unknown Nigeria 2023: Can Peter Obi get the vote spread required for victory? His popularity continues to soar by the day. From the marketplace in southeast Nigeria to the Internally Displaced Persons camps of the Christian-dominated ... Benue State in the north-central, chants of Obi! Obi! Continue to get louder as the election nears. But can he get the needed plurality of votes needed for victory?
High Wire Kenya, Nigeria tread a fine line after Ghana debt default, analysts say Ghana’s domestic debt restructuring followed by a default on most of its international debt has focused attention on the sustainability of ... African government finances.
CASH MACHINE How Nigeria’s central bank lent $53bn to government and may crash the financial system Just over a month before national elections, a mega financial scandal has emerged. Nigeria's central bank stands accused of making up to $53bn ... of illegal loans to the federal government, racking up unpayable debts and driving down the value of the naira.
Agri-Business Olam to clarify its stock market ambitions In the midst of food security-related tensions, the Sunny Verghese-owned outfit is looking to ride a good financial showing to a twofold agribusiness ... stock market listing.
Fields of gold ‘Grains from Ukraine’ initiative in Nigeria to bolster African relations As the war in Ukraine continues, the country is trying to bolster its relationships with African nations. Its latest move is hoped to address ... a growing shortage across the continent.
regaining momentum African Guarantee Fund to expand in Nigeria, South Africa, says CEO The African Guarantee Fund (AGF) is opening two new offices in Nigeria and South Africa this year, CEO Jules Ngankam tells The Africa Report. ... />
support Nigeria 2023: Ex-Alpha Beta boss who accused Tinubu of $44.3m fraud endorses him A businessman who had sued Nigerian Presidential hopeful, Bola Tinubu, for alleged fraud to the tune of N20bn ($44.3m) has endorsed him ahead ... of next month’s election.
cultural egocentrism Africa’s musicians: Good for the dawn of humanity, not good enough for musical greatness? Rolling Stone Magazine has just published a rather subjective list of the 200 greatest singers of all time. Where does Africa and its many great ... talents factor in?
Shared Problem Nigeria: Tackling oil theft needs an international approach, experts say Nigeria failed to take full advantage of higher oil prices in 2022 because of its inability to rapidly expand production, and the persistent ... problem of the theft of part of what was produced.
Real Time Nigeria: Afreximbank payments system can lift foreign trade, PAPSS CEO Ogbalu says Business payment times between Nigeria and Ghana can take anywhere up to seven and 14 days. Rather than transfer money, it has been faster to ... just get on a plane in Lagos with a suitcase full of cash and catch a plane to Accra...until now.