Finance
Field Check Shows Less Than 30km Completed on Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, Contrary to Official Claims
A recent independent investigation has revealed that the Federal Government’s claim of completing 30 kilometres of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is not accurate....
Nigeria: Tinubu’s CNG Initiative Faces Growing Backlash Over Poor Infrastructure
The Federal Government’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) initiative has come under intense criticism from Nigerians and energy experts over poor infrastructure and operational...
ShopRite’s Empty Shelves, the Story Of Nigeria’s Fading Economy
Once the symbol of modern retail in Nigeria, ShopRite malls across the country are now a stark representation of Nigeria’s dramatic economic decline,...
Nigeria: Over 60% of MDAs Breach Financial Regulations as House of Reps Raises Alarm Over Missing ₦250bn
The Nigerian House of Representatives has expressed concern over the disappearance of more than ₦250 billion in public funds, citing alarming levels of...
Nigeria: FG Warns Auto Dealer, Sarkinmota, Over Viral Promotional Video Mocking Civil Servants Purchasing Power – But Ignores Wage Crisis
The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to Abuja-based auto dealer, Alamin Sarkinmota, over a viral promotional video that mocked the purchasing...
Mali Partners with Russia to Build Gold Refinery in Bamako, Aiming to Maximize Resource Control and Revenue
Mali has signed a strategic partnership with Russia to build a gold refinery in Bamako’s capital to take greater control over its mineral...
Gabon to Ban Raw Manganese Exports by 2029, Chicken Imports by 2027 to Boost Local Industry
Gabon will halt the export of raw manganese from 1 January 2029 as part of a national strategy to strengthen local industry and...
Ghana’s Gold Output to Rise 6.25% to 5.1 Million Ounces in 2025 – Chamber of Mines
Ghana’s gold output is projected to rise by 6.25 per cent to 5.1 million ounces in 2025, according to the Ghana Chamber of...
Guinea Revokes 129 Mining Permits in Bid to Reclaim Control Over Resources
Guinea’s government has revoked 129 mineral exploration permits, stepping up efforts to regain control over the country’s vast natural resources. The decision was...
Tinubu Seeks NASS Approval to Borrow $21.5bn, ¥15bn, €2.2bn Amid Soaring Debt
Nigeria’s president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has asked the National Assembly to approve a fresh external borrowing plan of $21.5 billion, €2.2 billion, ¥15...
Burkina Faso Flags Off $11.5m Cashew Factory to Eliminate $111m Cheap Unprocessed Annual Cashew Export
Burkina Faso is intensifying efforts to end the export of raw agricultural products by investing heavily in local processing industries. The latest move...
Burkina Faso Distributes $179 million Worth of Agricultural Equipment to Farmers Using Funds from Nationalised Gold Mining Operations
Burkina Faso has launched a major agricultural campaign funded by internally generated revenues. On 22 May 2025, President Ibrahim Traoré handed over more...