January 05
Nigeria: Using Blockchain Settlement Flows for Early Fx Direction Cues [press release]
Premium Times
Nigeria has one of the most active digital asset user bases on the continent. Many people already use stablecoins as a bridge between naira and other currencies, especially when… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Denies Bauchi Finance Commissioner, Others Bail Over Terrorism Financing Charges
Premium Times
The EFCC accused the Bauchi State finance commissioner of releasing millions of dollars belonging to the state government to individuals who allegedly used the funds to finance a… Read more »
Ghana: Qualiplast Honours 38 Employees At End-of-Year Party, Awards Night
Ghanaian Times
QUALIPLAST Limited last Wednesday climaxed its 2025 activities with an End-of-Year Party and Awards Night to celebrate its staff for their commitment and resilience over the… Read more »
Ghana: NPA Promotes Energy Safety, Sustainability At Nkoko Nkitinkiti Chicken Festival
Ghanaian Times
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has reaffirmed its commitment to energy safety, environmental stewardship, and sustainable national development at the Nkoko Nkitinkiti… Read more »
Ghana: Jospong Group Chairman Puts Smiles On Over 5,000 Ghanaians With Food, Cash Gifts
Ghanaian Times
The Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies, Dr Joseph Siaw Agyepong, and his wife, Dr Mrs Adelaide Siaw Agyepong, provided essential food items and transportation… Read more »
Ghana: Goldbod Posts Nearly Gh¢1bn Surplus - Sammy Gyamfi
Ghanaian Times
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has refuted allegations that the institution suffered financial losses, revealing instead that GoldBod… Read more »
Kenya: NSSF to Put Up Twin-Tower Development in Nairobi CBD
Capital FM
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has announced plans to put up a major two-tower development in the heart of Nairobi's central business district (CBD). Read more »
Malawi: Admarc Defies Govt Price Promises, Sells Maize At K65,000 As Buyers Walk Away
Nyasa Times
Public anger is mounting after ADMARC was found selling maize at K65,000 per 50kg bag at its Monkey Bay market--far above both government assurances and prevailing market… Read more »
Malawi: Muli Brothers Chair Hails Improved Business Environment, Calls for Support of Local Enterprises
Nyasa Times
Leston Muli, chairperson of Muli Brothers Holdings, has hailed a significant turnaround in Malawi's business climate under the new government, describing it as a much-needed relief… Read more »
South Africa: GTI Delivers Strong December 2025 Enforcement Results
SAnews.gov.za
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has recorded robust law-enforcement outcomes through the Gauteng Transport Inspectorate (GTI) during intensified operations conducted… Read more »
Ghana: Zen Petroleum Appoints Frank Adu As Board Chairman
Ghanaian Times
The ZEN Petroleum Limited has appointed seasoned banker and corporate leader, Mr Frank Adu, as its new Board Chairman, effective January 1, 2026. Read more »
Africa: Africa's Industrial Future Depends On Ties That Work
Independent (Kampala)
For decades, Africa has been described as the continent of the future -- a phrase that captures both hope and frustration. Read more »
Malawi: NBM PLC Projects Double Profit to K211.0 Billion
Nyasa Times
Listed National Bank of Malawi (NBM) has projected a double profit after tax for the year ending December 31, 2025, to range between K189.9 billion and K211.0 billion. Read more »
Malawi: Forex Drought, High Inflation and Power Cuts Choked Business in 2025 - MCCI Report Lays Bare the Damage
Nyasa Times
Malawi's private sector limped through 2025 under the weight of a deepening foreign exchange crisis, stubborn inflation and rising operating costs, leaving most firms producing far… Read more »
Malawi: Mwanamvekha's K20,000 Maize Claim Sparks Outrage, Mockery and Hard Questions
Nyasa Times
Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha has ignited a fierce national debate--and open ridicule--after boldly claiming that the price of maize will tumble to below K20,000 per 50kg bag… Read more »
Nigeria: Ajadi Urges FG to Explain Benefits of New Tax Measures, Warns of Deepening Hardship
Vanguard
ABUJA -- The President of the All Youths Reoriented Initiative of Nigeria (AYRIN), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has called on the Federal Government to clearly spell out… Read more »
Nigeria: Army Denies Allegations of Allowance Non-Payment, Extortion in Ogun
Vanguard
The Headquarters of the 35 Artillery Brigade, Abeokuta, has dismissed allegations of non-payment of allowances and extortion by soldiers deployed in Ogun State, describing the… Read more »
Nigeria: Association Faults Osun Union Executive On Council Administration Status
Leadership
As local government workers resume work after eleven months of strike today, the Association of Concerned Local Government workers (ACLGW) in Osun State has faulted the position of… Read more »
Nigeria: Unpatriotic Individuals Seeking to Frustrate New Tax Laws, Nigeria Revenue Service Chair Says
Leadership
The chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), formerly Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji, has raised concerns over alleged moves by "unpatriotic… Read more »
Nigeria: Dissecting CBN's 2026 Outlook
Leadership
This article by Mark ITSIBOR writes on why fiscal authorities must heed the warnings of the CBN - in its recent economic outlook - to secure stronger economic outcomes in 2026 Read more »
Nigeria: Coastal Highway Project Already Yielding Economic Dividends in Lagos - Sanwo-Olu
Leadership
Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said the Coastal Highway Project, initiated by the President Bola Tinubu-led administration, had begun yielding economic benefits to… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Tackles Traffic Congestion, PDM Theft in Mukono
Independent (Kampala)
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged to fast-track alternative road networks around Kampala to ease traffic congestion while vowing to crack down on the theft and… Read more »
Nigeria: Pound to Naira Exchange Rate Today, January 5, 2026
Vanguard
The Nigerian foreign exchange market opened the first week of 2026 with the British Pound Sterling (GBP) maintaining a significant spread between official and informal trading… Read more »
Nigeria: Presidency Shares Ai-Generated Image of Tinubu-Kagame Paris Meeting
Vanguard
The Presidency on Sunday shared an image purporting to show President Bola Tinubu meeting with Rwandan President Paul Kagame in Paris, but the photograph was later flagged on X… Read more »
Nigeria: Okpebholo Hails Road Contractors, Warns Underperformers
Vanguard
-Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has commended road contractors delivering quality projects across Edo South Senatorial District, while warning that contracts would be… Read more »
