West Africa

February 8, 2024
Benin Raises $750 million in First-ever Dollar Donds as Demand Hit $5 billion
Benin Republic issued first dollar-denominated bonds (14-year bond) and recorded an oversubscription at $5 billion, even though it only tapped…
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February 5, 2024
Nigeria’s Fight Against Naira Shortage Risky as Currency Devalued 38%
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s efforts to combat the scarcity of foreign currency are seen as a positive move for…
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January 28, 2024
Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso quit ECOWAS
Three West African countries led by military juntas have announced their withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States…
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January 26, 2024
SportPesa Mega Jackpot Soars to Ksh.345 Million
The excitement is reaching a fever pitch as the SportPesa Mega Jackpot breaks records, now standing at an awe-inspiring Ksh.345,220,964…
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January 26, 2024
Otedola Helps Boost Dangoté’s Wealth to $22 Billion
Nigerian business magnate, Femi Otedola has acquired an extra stake in Dangote Cement Plc, which has contributed to the surge…
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January 25, 2024
Ghanaian Businessman Signs $1-billion Climate Change Deal With India
The Jospong Group of Companies, owned and led by Ghanaian businessman Joseph Siaw Agyepong has entered into a partnership with…
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January 4, 2024
MayBets Revolutionizes Online Gaming With Ksh.20 Entry Bet
MayBets has unveiled its online casino. MayBets Online Casino offers players the opportunity to play from the comfort of their…
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January 3, 2024
Banana Island: The Most Expensive Neighbourhood in Africa
Banana Island is an artificial island off the foreshore of Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria. Its name derives from the curvature of…
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January 3, 2024
Ethiopia’s Al-Amoudi Wealth Up $3.59 Billion in 2023 to Place Him Africa’s 4th Richest
Ethiopia’s richest man Mohammed Al-Amoudi had a remarkable year in 2023, adding almost $3.6 billion to his wealth. According to…
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December 4, 2023
Inside Aliko Dangote’s 2,635 Hectares $20 Billion Oil Refinery
Aliko Dangote, founder of the Dangote Group, has built a $20-billion oil refinery with a refining capacity of 650,000 barrels…
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