Nigeria Kick-Starts its Cashless Economy Plan
The cashless economy initiative by the Central Bank which will minimise the risk of carrying huge amounts of cash by businesses and individuals, has started in Lagos. read more »
South Sudan Joins Bretton Woods System
The world's newest country, the Republic of South Sudan, has officially become a member of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund. read more »
The Challenges Facing Nigeria's Banking Sector
The banking sector has seen several shake-ups that includes the firing of chief executives and the cutting of jobs. read more »
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Former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, says that no amount of regulation will stop the stock market from crashing in the future. Read more »
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The more than Sh50 billion loan that will be managed by an association of international banks will partially be used to finance infrastructure. Read more »
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Economic development in the country is on rise, despite the challenges of drought and famine. Read more »
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African leaders are called to assess why trade between countries on the continent is not nearly as fruitful as it could, or should be. Read more »
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International organisation Oxfam is being accused of inciting violence over land issues after they handed government a report on land grabbing in the country. Read more »
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The banking sector has seen several shake-ups that includes the firing of chief executives and the cutting of jobs. Read more »
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The implementation of the controversial National Hospital Insurance Fund increased rates has been suspended by the government for three months following corruption allegations. Read more »
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MTN, Africa's biggest telecommunications company is being sued by a Turkish company which accuses it of corrupt business practices in a deal struck with Iran. Read more »
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The hospital insurance fund's board has been reinstated a day after being suspended by the medical services minister. Read more »
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Malawian President Joyce Banda has announced her 23-member cabinet which has seen many key ministers being replaced. Read more »












