Opportunities at the Lagos Summit for 2026 and beyond - African Business
What will investors look forward to as they converge in Lagos for the Invest in Lagos Summit 3.0? Ehi Braimah unpacks the…
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Unpacking the Lagos investment deal book - African Business
Lagos State, Africa’s largest metropolis, is systematically rewriting the rules of sub-national economic resilience in emerging…
How the future of investment in Nigeria is taking shape in Lagos - African…
Azuh Arinze writes that Invest in Lagos 3.0 signals Lagos State’s shift from investment ambition to execution, structuring…
Beyond potential: positioning Lagos as the business gateway to Africa - African…
With deep markets, bold infrastructure and a thriving tech ecosystem, Lagos is stepping beyond potential to anchor Africa’s next…
Lagos is open for business - African Business
Invest in Lagos 3.0 arrives as Lagos accelerates its transformation, drawing global attention and Commonwealth interest; , as…
We are positioning Lagos as Africa’s investment gateway - African Business
Ahead of Invest in Lagos 3.0, Lagos State’s Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Folashade…
Continuity is the discipline that compounds value - African Business
Deputy Governor Kadri Obafemi Hamzat speaks to African Business about how Lagos is building the institutional discipline,…
Lagos is betting big on its future - African Business
As Lagos prepares to host Invest in Lagos 3.0 in June 2026, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu speaks to African Business about…
The long read: Drones for development take to Africa’s skies - African Business
Drones are playing an increasingly vital role in a range of sectors across Africa, from agriculture to healthcare.
Standard Bank advises CANAL+ on landmark JSE listing - African Business
Standard Bank has acted as joint financial advisor and transaction sponsor to CANAL+ on its secondary inward listing on the JSE,…
Why Kenya is buying more electricity from Ethiopia - African Business
Kenya has opted to purchase cheaper electricity from neighbouring Ethiopia – a decision which has proved controversial in both…
At the Africa Soft Power Summit 2026, Africa's creative economy moves from…
Africa’s creative and digital sectors are no longer short of talent, ideas or global influence. At the Africa Soft Power Summit…
Not lost in translation: training AI to speak African languages - African…
Frustrated by the neglect of African languages by AI platforms, researchers at the University of Cape Town have developed their…
From learning to launching: innovation for African universities - African…
British Council funds 37 African students building AI/IoT solutions for healthcare and agriculture via 2026 Innovation Challenge. Signals emerging…
Culture as currency: Calls to convert Africa’s cultural influence into economic…
Africa's cultural dominance (Nollywood, Afrobeats, fintech) doesn't translate to local economic capture—foreign platforms retain most revenue. The…
Xenophobia: South Africa’s shame rears its head again - African Business
As Ghanaian citizens are evacuated from South Africa, xenophobia is again casting a shadow over the Rainbow Nation.
Global airlines scheme to boost demand for African carbon credits - African…
Carbon project developers see a major opportunity from a new scheme which requires global airlines to offset their emissions.
Brand Africa 100: Africa's best brands 2026 - African Business
Africans still rank non-African brands as the most admired in Africa, but African brands have rebounded to 15% of the Top 100.
US could rescind sanctions on Eritrea in major reset - African Business
The Trump administration reportedly sees isolated Eritrea as a potential critical minerals and security partner.
The UAE's departure from OPEC: Africa's opportunity - African Business
For African producers, the lesson is not to mourn OPEC, which never truly prioritised their interests. It is to accelerate their…
How rice can build prosperity for West Africa - African Business
The region’s favourite meal may also be its clearest route towards sovereignty, jobs, and regional growth.
Akinwumi Adesina to chair Botswana and De Beers diamond fund - African Business
The former president of the AfDB will chair the Diamonds for Development Fund, which seeks to ensure that Botswana benefits from…
Banking behemoths dominate the 20th African Banker Awards - African Business
An eclectic and continental spread of winners reflected a healthy banking sector as the African Banker Awards celebrated two…
AfDB Economic Outlook '26: Middle East war to take toll on growth - African…
The AfDB says real GDP per capita will slip and inflation will rise this year as a solution to the war in the Middle East proves…
To grow, you have to track, monitor and move quickly - African Business
Ecobank Group CEO Jeremy Awori outlines to Omar Ben Yedder how the bank is embracing change and reinventing itself to support…
Building Resilient Food Systems From the Ground Up - African Business
At a time when global supply chains are increasingly unpredictable and climate pressures continue to affect agricultural…
UNECA economist slams EU's carbon border plan implementation - African Business
Hanan Morsy said that Africa wasn't consulted or offered a say on the implementation of the EU's controversial CBAM scheme.
As fertiliser shortage bites, Africa must look to its own soil - African…
Accelerating Africa's own fertiliser production now will build agency and resilience to future shocks, argue Yemi Osinbajo and…
AfDB economist slams EU's carbon border plan implementation - African Business
Hanan Morsy said that Africa wasn't consulted or offered a say on the implementation of the EU's controversial CBAM scheme.
LPG prices spike as Strait of Hormuz remains closed - African Business
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered a major spike in prices for LPG, a key clean cooking fuel in parts of Africa.
Africa’s place in a shifting world order - African Business
As global power dynamics shift and competition for resources intensifies, Africa is emerging as a strategic economic partner…
Africa’s Financial Sovereignty Begins with Lowering the Cost of Capital -…
Africa’s next phase of growth will not be determined only by the scale of its opportunity, but by the terms on which it can…
Will the AfDB annual meetings herald a new era for the bank? - African Business
This year’s annual meetings will be a critical turning point for the African Development Bank and its president Sidi Ould Tah. As…
Africa’s future is already being built - African Business
New pan-African campaign urges Africans to spotlight the continent’s progress, innovation and ambition.
EBID and Afriland First Bank CI forge XOF 10 Billion partnership to boost SME…
A new XOF10 billion financing partnership between the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development and Afriland First Bank Côte…
Standard Bank CEO Sim Tshabalala meets King Misuzulu to strengthen…
Standard Bank Group welcomes the opportunity for its Chief Executive Officer, Sim Tshabalala, to meet with His Majesty King…
Killing of Islamic State militant helps to repair frayed US-Nigeria ties -…
A US-Nigerian operation that killed a senior Islamic State fighter is evidence that relations are back on track after a rocky…
Nigeria and Morocco seek US funding for Atlantic Gas Pipeline - African Business
The megaproject would strengthen export routes for delivering West African gas to Europe, while offering options for domestic…
Is Africa leapfrogging credit and debit cards? - African Business
It seems likely that most of the continent will leapfrog new debit and credit cards and go straight to digital payments.
Nigerian fintechs march into banks' territory - African Business
Nigerian fintechs have been steadily moving into areas once monopolised by banks and hoovering up new customers along the way.
Nigerian fintechs march into bank territory - African Business
Nigerian fintechs have been steadily moving into areas once monopolised by banks and hoovering up new customers along the way.
Proparco and Ecobank deepen partnership to unlock US$300 million for African…
Proparco and Ecobank Group have strengthened their long-standing partnership with a new agreement aimed at scaling financing for…
Ecobank Group and AGRA partner to unlock agricultural finance and accelerate…
Ecobank Group and AGRA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to scale investment in African agribusiness, with a focus on…
Aig-Imoukhuede: A banker shaping Nigeria’s economic diplomacy - African Business
Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, chairman of Access Holdings, was at France's Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi alongside President Tinubu.
Africa at the forefront: The urgent need to diversify energy supply - African…
Amid mounting global uncertainty, Africa’s growing refining capacity, regional trade links and energy investments are creating…
Ecobank and AfCFTA Secretariat Join Forces to Unlock Intra-African Trade -…
Pan-African banking giant commits to supporting SMEs, women entrepreneurs and regional value chains through a new partnership…