Africa's Top 100 Banks 2026: Capitec closes gap in Southern Africa
South Africa's Capitec has demonstrated that a challenger bank can attract large numbers of customers while achieving high profit levels.
2027: Makinde urges Nigerians to collect PVCs as voter register hits 103m
Seyi Makinde has urged Nigerians to collect their PVCs as INEC says the voter register has surpassed 103 million ahead of 2027. The post 2027: Makinde urges Nigerians to collect PVCs as voter register hits 103m appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
NUPRC announces 2026 licensing round, unveils plans to boost production
The commission also outlined plans to boost crude oil production by restoring more than 788,000 barrels per day of shut-in production and advancing offshore projects worth an estimated $30 billion to $50 billion to final investment decision. The post NUPRC announces 2026 licensing round, unveils pla
Nigeria current account surplus to hit 6% of GDP in 2026 – World Bank
Upgrades country’s growth to 4.4% in 2027 on macroeconomic stability Nigeria’s current account surplus is projected to widen from 4.8 read more Nigeria current account surplus to hit 6% of GDP in 2026 – World Bank
Congo-Kinshasa: Nduhungirehe, Kenyatta Discuss Peace Efforts for DR Congo
[New Times] Minister Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe on Tuesday, October 6, received former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, a member of the African Union Panel of Facilitators for the peace process in eastern DR Congo, for discussions on efforts to advance peace i
Nigeria: UN Cash Crisis Must Not Hurt Developing Countries - Nigeria
[Vanguard] Nigeria has warned that the United Nations liquidity crisis must not disproportionately undermine human rights assistance to developing and conflict-affected countries.
Africa’s currency recovery reverses as more currencies weaken in September
Africa’s currency recovery reversed sharply in September as 12 of the 17 major currencies tracked weakened against the US dollar, read more Africa’s currency recovery reverses as more currencies weaken in September
Can code save onshore oil? Inside Heirs Energies’ $1.1 billion operational experiment
Heirs Energies combined real-time monitoring with security upgrades and field investment to revive OML 17, an oil asset plagued by theft and ageing infrastructure. Its recovery shows how technology can help restore production—and why secure pipelines and reliable operations still matter.
Enugu Assembly dissolves its health committee, gives reasons
The Speaker of the Assembly, Uche Ugwu, set up a five-person ad hoc disciplinary committee to investigate the dissolved health committee and report back to the Assembly in 14 days. The post Enugu Assembly dissolves its health committee, gives reasons appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Nigeria reclaims Africa’s top PMI spot as business activity hits four-year high
…overtakes Uganda in September Nigeria recorded the strongest private-sector business activity among eight major African economies last month as stronger read more Nigeria reclaims Africa’s top PMI spot as business activity hits four-year high