Afreximbank Inaugurates Landmark African Trade Centre in Nigeria
ABUJA, Nigeria (BG) - The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) inaugurated its first African Trade Centre (AATC) on Thursday in Abuja,...
Business, Trade & Economy
Business, Trade & Economy covers the forces driving Africa’s economic transformation. This section includes finance, banking, investment, trade, entrepreneurship, startups, technology, innovation, industry, manufacturing, AfCFTA opportunities and business stories shaping Africa’s growth.
Nigeria Begins $538 Million Agro-Industrial Project Across Eight States
ABUJA, Nigeria (BG) - Nigeria’s government and the African Development Bank (AfDB)have launched the first phase of a $538 million...
Egypt, France, EU sign nine financing, grant agreements worth €262 million
CAIRO, Egypt (BG) - Egypt, France and the European Union have signed nine financing and grant agreements worth €262.3 million...
Lesotho’s Economy Faces Uncertainty as U.S. Imposes Record-High Tariff
MASERU, Lesotho (BG) – Lesotho, one of Africa’s most trade-dependent economies, faces a major shock as U.S. President Donald Trump imposes...
Nigeria’s Economy on Upward Path, Finance Minister Says
ABUJA, Nigeria (BG) — Nigeria has made significant progress in stabilizing its economy, recording 3.84% GDP growth in the fourth...
First African Trade Center in Barbados to Boost Africa-Caribbean Ties
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BG) — In a landmark move to deepen Africa-Caribbean relations, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) on Monday laid...
AfCFTA Marks 7 Years Since Launch, Cites Major Progress Toward Single African Market
ACCRA, Ghana (BG) — The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is marking the seventh anniversary of its founding agreement,...
Ethiopia Plans to Build Africa’s Largest Airport
ADDIS ABABA (BG) — Ethiopia has announced plans to build Africa’s largest airport, aiming to accommodate the country’s growing passenger...
Nigeria’s Private Sector Launches Investment Fund to Boost Agriculture
ABUJA (BG) — Nigeria’s private sector has introduced a new investment fund aimed at transforming the country’s agricultural sector and...
Guinée : Le Premier ministre appelle à une gestion efficace des ressources financières
CONAKRY, Guinée (BG) - Le Premier ministre guinéen, Amadou Oury Bah, a appelé vendredi à une gestion rigoureuse et efficace...
Morocco Names First Female Prime Minister after Historic Election
Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri becomes Morocco’s first female prime minister after PAM wins the most seats, setting up negotiations to...
Kenya Breaks Ground on $16 Billion Dangote Refinery in Lamu
East African country launches construction of a $16 billion Dangote refinery in Lamu, a project officials say will create 60,000...
What Can Africa Achieve Without a Security Council Seat?
Africa’s push for a permanent U.N. Security Council seat remains stalled. Elsewhere, the continent is building leverage through taxes, debt,...
Uganda Casts Wide Net in Talent Hunt Ahead of 2027 AFCON
East African Country is exploring diaspora players with ancestral ties as the Cranes look to broaden their talent pool for...