west Africa

The Inter-Governmental Action Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa, GIABA, on Monday, sought for a new approach to tackle corruption in West Africa as it sought stiffer sanctions against corrupt leaders in countries within the…

 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 157 cases of monkeypox across 26 states in the country. The NCDC disclosed this in its latest monkeypox situation report for week 30. Monkeypox is a rare viral zoonotic…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday projected a voting population of about 95 million for the 2023 general elections in the country. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, stated this at an election…

Effective August 1, vessels with cargoes toTincan port in Lagos Tema, Lome and other ports in West Africa will be surcharged by CMA CGM following the rise in the price of marine fuel. Marine fuel was formerly 158.66 pence per litre but…

The growing volumes of informal cross-border trade in West Africa is a worry to the Nigerian government whose economy has borne the brunt. Informal cross-border trade is trade activities between neighbouring countries conducted by small…

Emzor Pharmaceuticals has listed a N13.7billion 5-Year Series 1 Fixed rate Senior Unsecured Bond, that will be due 2026. The listing is the first public instrument issued by Emzor Pharmaceuticals and is part of its larger N50 billion…

TAYO ELEGBEDE President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday assured that Nigeria will support the consolidation of democracy in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The President stated this when he received President Roch…

OMOTAYO ARAOYE Airtel Africa Plc, on Wednesay, announced a retraction of merging its business with Telkom Kenya Limited as they both decided not to pursue further completion of the deal. InsideBusiness gathered that the two…

Chairman, Skyway Aviation (SAHCOL), Dr Taiwo Afolabi, has assured shareholders of the company of sustained returns on their investment in the company and commitment to continually generating greater value for all stakeholders. This was…

OMOTAYO ARAOYE First Bank of Nigeria Limited, has introduced 'FirstGem' a platform to empower women through online community, offering mentoring, support and capacity building opportunities for all to create a new generation of financially…