Business and Economy

Nigeria’s World Bank Debt Climbs to $2.08 Billion

Nigerian Startups Shine at IHS Nigeria's Inaugural Demo Day, Showcasing Innovation and Investment Potential Ilorin, Kwara State – Nineteen high-growth…

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Kenyan Exports Gain Near-Total Access to China Market with 98% Tariff Reduction

Kenya Secures Expanded Market Access in China with New Zero-Tariff Agreement Kenya's export sector is poised for significant growth following…

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KfW Boosts German Investment in Africa as it Joins ATIDI

KfW Development Bank Boosts German Investment in Africa with ATIDI Partnership Nairobi, Kenya – April 29, 2026 – In a…

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What’s Holding Back Growth for MENA Businesses? Insights from Bank Al-Maghrib

Key Constraints on Firm Growth in MENA Region Identified by Bank Al-Maghrib Study A recent working paper from Bank Al-Maghrib…

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Airtel Money and Absa Kenya Partner to Boost SME Payments

Airtel Money and Absa Bank Kenya Partner to Streamline Payments for SMEs Nairobi, Kenya – Airtel Money, Kenya’s second-largest mobile…

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Equity Crowned Kenya’s Top Bank at 2026 Think Business Banking Awards

NCBA Group Crowned Kenya's Overall Best Bank NCBA Group has been recognized as the Overall Best Bank in Kenya, a…

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Kenya, Netherlands Explore EAC-Europe Trade Corridor

Kenya and the Netherlands Strengthen Economic Partnership, Expanding Trade and Investment Kenya and the Netherlands are forging a stronger economic…

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Kenya’s Risk-Sharing Model Boosts Green Investment

Kenya's financial sector is undergoing a significant transformation, spurred by innovative risk-sharing models and increased international collaboration. These developments are…

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Anzens and Credit Bank Consider Stablecoin Banking in East Africa

Anzens, a provider of a USDA stablecoin backed by the US dollar and enabled by cross-border payments infrastructure, has announced…

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Egypt projects 4.3% growth in FY2025/26 World Bank says

Egypt’s economic growth is projected to moderate in the near term, according to the World Bank’s latest Macro Poverty Outlook…

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