Economy

June 26, 2018

Africa Update: China and the Middle East are pouring money into strategic Sudan, but US policy is ‘confused’

Since the U.S. lifted long-standing sanctions on Sudan last October, foreign investors’ interest has started to trickle in, an expert on the region has told CNBC. […]
June 26, 2018

Nigeria Update: Nigeria to drive youth entrepreneurship with technology

In a bid to achieve a knowledge-based economy in the near future, the federal government has unveiled plans to drive and support youth entrepreneurs in the […]
June 22, 2018

Africa Update: Here’s the projected growth rate for South Africa’s economy

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Africa’s economy is expected to recover from a poor start this year, rescued by stronger growth in the rest of the world, […]
June 22, 2018

Nigeria Update: Nigeria, Germany explore new opportunities to strengthen economic ties

As part of efforts to grow stronger economic ties between Nigeria and Germany, the delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Nigeria in collaboration with Nigeria-German […]