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Nigeria’s crude oil production has achieved a significant milestone, recording a year-on-year (YoY) increase of 6.3% to reach 1.507 million barrels per day (bpd) in December 2024, according to data from the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). This marks a notable improvement from 1.418 million bpd recorded in December 2023. On a month-on-month (MoM) […]

Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa Sub-Saharan Africa is poised for economic growth of 4.2% in 2025, up from an estimated 3.8% in 2024, according to a recent report by Moody’s Ratings. This anticipated growth exceeds the region’s average performance over the past decade, which was constrained by multiple global and regional challenges, including the 2014-2016 […]

Nigeria’s economy has faced an unprecedented crisis over the last eight years, losing an estimated $300 billion in Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This decline has pushed the country from its former position as Africa’s largest economy to the fourth, trailing Egypt, South Africa, and Algeria. Tilewa Adebajo, CEO of CFG Advisory, unveiled these findings in […]

The China Development Bank (CDB) has approved the release of a $254.76 million loan to Nigeria for the construction of the Kano-Kaduna railway project. This funding comes as part of China’s broader engagement with African nations through its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), aimed at fostering infrastructure development and economic integration. The announcement of the […]

Zambia’s national currency, the kwacha, remains under significant strain, hitting a series of record lows as the nation grapples with severe drought conditions and their cascading economic effects. As a copper-dependent Southern African economy, Zambia’s challenges are compounded by falling copper production, debt pressures, and disrupted power generation. Currency Under Pressure The kwacha has depreciated […]

South Sudan has officially resumed oil production in Blocks 3 and 7 in Upper Nile State, marking a significant milestone for its struggling economy. This development follows the lifting of a nearly yearlong force majeure by Sudan’s government and the Basher Pipeline Company (Bapco), enabling the transport of crude oil to Port Sudan on the […]

On January 1, 2025, the Employment Equity Amendment Act (EEA) 4 of 2022 came into effect in South Africa, introducing significant changes aimed at promoting diversity and equality in the workplace. While the new requirements might seem daunting, compliance is achievable for businesses willing to adapt and align with the revised regulations. The legislation brings […]

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly criticized the National Assembly over its exclusion of workers and trade unions in the deliberations surrounding the contentious Tax Bill. The organization emphasized the importance of fairness, inclusivity, and stakeholder engagement in the formulation of tax policies, warning that ignoring these principles could undermine Nigeria’s economic development and […]

The Nigerian Senate has taken a bold step towards enhancing the value and independence of the Naira by introducing a Bill to prohibit the use of foreign currencies for domestic transactions. The legislation, titled A Bill for an Act to Alter the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007, No. 7, to Prohibit the Use of […]

Zambia has received a disbursement of $184 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) following a successful fourth review of its Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement. This brings the total disbursement under the 38-month program to $1.3 billion. The funding offers crucial support as Zambia grapples with economic challenges, including high inflation, drought-induced agricultural declines, […]