Nigeria spent ₦7.7tn on federal debt interest in the first half of 2026, exceeding revenue of…
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Zambia Reaches Staff-Level Deal With IMF for New $1.5bn Programme
Zambia has reached a staff-level agreement with the IMF on a proposed $1.5 billion, three-year financing…
US DFC Signals More Equity Investment Across Africa
The US development finance agency expects to expand direct equity investments in Africa, with critical minerals,…
Ecobank Plans Wider Access to China’s CIPS Payment Network
Ecobank plans wider access to China’s CIPS payment network as African banks expand payment options for…
Standard Bank Targets Doubling Its West African Business by 2030
Standard Bank plans to double its West African business by 2030, targeting opportunities in Nigeria, Ghana…
Airtel Money’s London Debut Tests Investor Appetite for African Fintech
Airtel Money’s London listing drew strong demand but its shares slipped below the offer price, highlighting…