The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) today announced that Moody's Ratings has upgraded its long-term issuer rating to B1 from B2, with a stable outlook, a powerful endorsement of the Bank's strengthening financial position, resilience, and rising stature as a pivotal development fin
In today's edition: Standard Bank wants OPay pre-IPO stake || Absa eyes pan-African expansion || SA to telecom firms: make public-benefit websites free || New VAT rules proposed in South Africa
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- A NASA-funded study has found that average black carbon concentrations in Addis Abeba were approximately 4 to 9 times higher than levels recorded in 3 U.S. metropolitan areas monitored by the same mission -- Los Angeles, Atlanta and Boston.
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Tigray Education Bureau has launched a new general education curriculum framework after 16 years under the previous framework, but officials warned that funding constraints and shortages of textbooks could limit its implementation when the new academic year begins
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have agreed to strengthen strategic ties, opening a new chapter in cooperation between the two countries.
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…As Commission Reconciles Over N1.3trn in Federation Revenue Mohammed Bello Shehu, Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission read more New revenue formula will reflect state’s expanded responsibilities, says Shehu, RMAFC Chairman
The University of Ibadan (UI) retains its position as Nigeria’s top-ranked institution in the July 2026 Webometrics Ranking of World read more UI, UNILAG lead Nigerian universities in latest Webometrics rankings
Standard Bank Group is considering the acquisition of a stake in OPay, a Nigerian fintech company, as the payments platform read more Standard Bank eyes stake in OPay ahead of $4bn US IPO
[African Development Bank (AfDB)] The African Circular Economy Fund, a multi-donor trust fund administered by the African Development Bank Group, is expanding its reach to eight additional nations supporting the creation and launch of national circular economy roadmaps. This second cohort enhances a