Access Bank plans dollar-denominated securities sale to fuel expansion, targets entry into U.S. market by 2026
Bank eyes African dominance and global market growth amid international bank pullbacks.
Glo Mobile loses 43 million subscribers as Nigeria’s telecom market faces a 69-percent subscriber drop
Regulatory actions and stricter SIM identification requirements reshape Nigeria's telecom landscape.
United Bank of Egypt to list 30-percent stake on EGX in Q4, advancing financial inclusion and private sector investment
The United Bank of Egypt plans to float a 30-percent stake on the Egyptian Exchange by year’s end, marking a key moment in Egypt’s economic reforms.
Bravura to build Germany’s first lithium processing plant for EV supply chain
African mining company Bravura plans a lithium hydroxide facility in Germany to supply automakers, reducing reliance on China.
BUA Cement Q3 revenue rises 91 percent amid higher costs, nine-month profit dips
Nigeria’s BUA Cement posted strong Q3 sales growth, but rising input costs trimmed nine-month profits.
NCBA Bank Kenya cuts fees on business accounts to boost SME cash flow amidst rising loan rates
NCBA Bank Kenya launches a “No Monthly Fees” initiative for business accounts, easing financial pressure on SMEs as loan rates rise.
Nigerian tycoon Tony Elumelu to co-chair New Africa Summit at Saudi Arabia’s Future Investment Initiative
Tony Elumelu, chairman of UBA and founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, will co-chair the New Africa Summit at the 8th Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh, advocating for Africa’s economic role on the global stage.
Dis-Chem, led by Ivan Saltzman, eyes disruption of South African life insurance market with new venture
Dis-Chem, under the leadership of Ivan Saltzman, plans a disruptive entry into South Africa’s life insurance market, challenging Discovery Life with data-driven, cost-efficient offerings.
Jamaican billionaire Michael Lee-Chin boosts luxury real estate development with financing support
Jamaican-Canadian billionaire Michael Lee-Chin steps in to fund Reading Heights, a luxury residential project poised to meet Jamaica’s premium housing demand.
Seven businesses owned by Nigerian business mogul and philanthropist Theophilus Danjuma
Nigerian entrepreneur and philanthropist Theophilus Danjuma drives economic growth and social change through a diverse portfolio of businesses across energy, agriculture, and telecommunications.
Nigerian tycoon Aisha Achimugu partners with Global Petroleum Group on $1.8-billion Grenada oil project with $8-billion potential
Nigerian energy leader Aisha Achimugu and Oceangate join forces with GPG to develop Grenada’s offshore oil and gas reserves.
Sasol’s Secunda petrochemical plant faces major challenges as carbon emissions loom large
Sasol’s Secunda plant faces critical challenges as coal dependency and high carbon emissions clash with South Africa's climate goals.
X-energy secures $300-million Amazon backing to develop small modular reactors for South Africa
Clean energy boost for South Africa’s data centers through innovative SMR technology.
Nigerian Breweries reports FX losses surging to $98.1 million amid naira devaluation
Surge in FX losses driven by currency devaluation and economic challenges.
Transnet faces criticism over proposed tariff hikes amid port efficiency concerns
Transnet faces growing industry outrage over its proposed tariff hikes, with critics arguing that the company has failed to improve port efficiency despite demanding increases of up to 6.69 percent.
Access Bank, led by Nigerian executive Chizoma Okoli, launches ‘Power of 100 Africa’ initiative to empower 100 female entrepreneurs
Access Bank introduces a groundbreaking initiative to support 100 female entrepreneurs across 16 African countries, reinforcing its commitment to women’s leadership and economic growth.