Absa Group’s half-year headline earnings rose 8% to 12.8 billion rand, supported by stronger revenue, lower impairments and an increased interim dividend.
Economy
Cocoa exporters in West Africa face EU deforestation compliance costs and traceability gaps that could disrupt supply and raise prices for European buyers.
The FAO warns global food prices may rise from late 2026 as wars, higher energy and fertilizer costs, and a strong El Niño threaten agricultural…
Nigeria says 43 insurers and reinsurers now meet new capital requirements, marking major progress under the sector's sweeping regulatory reforms.
Lagos –Fidelity Bank has announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Affinity Bancshares, Inc. and its subsidiary, Affinity Bank, marking a significant milestone in…
African investors are navigating a busy trading session as global market volatility, geopolitical tensions, central bank decisions, commodity prices and regional developments shape sentiment across…
The global cocoa market is expected to record a much smaller surplus in the 2026/27 season as the growing risk of a strong El Niño…
Ukraine's grain exports have risen sharply at the start of the 2026/27 marketing season, with wheat and corn shipments significantly exceeding volumes recorded during the…
Cryptocurrency derivatives exchange BitMEX has announced that it will permanently cease operations on September 23, 2026, marking the end of one of the industry's pioneering…
Abuja– The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday left its benchmark Monetary Policy Rate...