Business & Economy

Nigeria China poultry partnership will invest 900 million dollars to produce 6 million eggs daily, targeting rising protein prices and strengthening food supply.

Senegal has revoked 71 mining licences following a government audit targeting inactive and non-compliant operators, marking a major shift in how the country manages its extractive sector.

Ghana is considering reforms to its gold royalty system by introducing a sliding scale tied to global gold prices. The proposed changes to Ghana’s gold royalty regime aim to increase government revenue during commodity booms while balancing investment concerns in Africa’s leading gold producing economy.

Central Bank governors in Monrovia have confirmed a major breakthrough: 10 out of 12 ECOWAS member states have now met the primary criteria for the "Eco" common currency. As the 2027 launch goal approaches, we examine whether West Africa’s economic giants, Nigeria and Ghana are stable enough to anchor a unified monetary system or if the region is embarking on a high-stakes gamble.

After 15 years in the "legal graveyard," Nigeria’s OPL-245 block is finally cleared for production. Under President Bola Tinubu’s administration and the Petroleum Industry Act framework, this settlement unlocks $10 billion in potential investment and targets 150,000 barrels of oil per day.

President Sisi has declared an economic "near-emergency" as the Egypt economic crisis US-Iran war drives the pound to a record low of 50.2. With Suez Canal revenue collapsing and regional gas supplies suspended, Cairo is now deploying military courts to curb soaring inflation. AfricanQuarters analyzes the fallout of the Middle East conflict on Africa’s third-largest economy.

On March 1, 2026, Nigeria pivoted from "pit-to-port" mining to industrial processing. This deep dive explores the $1.3bn SMDF-AFC deal, the new alumina refinery, and the structural reforms set to inject $25bn into the economy.

IMF Projections names Egypt largest economy in Africa 2026 Fresh projections released by the International Monetary Fund signal a symbolic turning point in Africa’s economic...

PRETORIA – South Africa’s 2026 fiscal framework, delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, lands at a politically sensitive moment. Economic growth remains weak, debt-servicing costs...

The great reopening is here. With $5.95bn raised in just seven weeks, Africa's top economies are racing to refinance debt as global conditions soften. Get the deep-dive on Kenya, Ivory Coast, and the upcoming DRC debut in our comprehensive February 2026 financial brief.

The Africa Finance Corporation's landmark 2026 report exposes a staggering "conversion gap" in the continent's economy. While Africa sits on $29.5 trillion in mineral wealth, a massive $8.6 trillion remains undeveloped due to infrastructure deficits and fragmented data. From the "ten-fold value leap" of steel processing to the perverse trade mechanics that force Africa to pay twice for its own resources, this story explores the AFC's roadmap for industrial sovereignty and regional prosperity.

President Tinubu calls for an independent African Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) to end the $75bn annual "risk premium" bias. Discover how he plans to shield Africa.