Africa’s capital markets are approaching a defining moment as Aliko Dangote prepares to list a stake in his oil refinery—an offering that could rank among the largest initial public offerings ever seen on the continent....

Nigeria’s stock transactions rose to N4.14 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, the highest quarterly value in the country’s history....

Nigerian travellers are facing a spike in summer airfares as US–Iran tensions have led to several cancellations and last-minute itinerary shifts. For many, the dream of a summer getaway has been suspended, while others are rushing to secure remaining seat...

Nigeria has unveiled an ambitious plan to regulate its fast-growing virtual asset market. The move aims to bring more than $92bn in annual cryptocurrency transactions under formal oversight, boost investor confidence, and widen the tax net....

Scarcity and high cost of land, a growing population, and rapid urbanisation mean that urban development authorities and estate developers have to rethink and reimagine their approach to housing for residential and commercial purposes....

Africa’s startup funding market is holding steady at the top, but a sharp drop in small early-stage investments is raising concerns about the future of the ecosystem....

There is a growing sense within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) that its preferred strategy of adopting consensus candidates may not hold across key states, as internal disagreements threaten to upend carefully laid political calculations ahead...

Nigeria’s controversial amnesty and reintegration programme for “repentant” terrorists and bandits is facing renewed scrutiny, as emerging findings point to rising financial costs, weak oversight, and deepening public scepticism over its long-term effecti...