Ecobank, Bank of China Partner to Strengthen Financial Ties
Ecobank Group and Bank of China sign MoU to enhance trade, payments, and RMB services between Africa and China, building on a partnership started in 2010. Read more.
Ecobank Group and Bank of China sign MoU to enhance trade, payments, and RMB services between Africa and China, building on a partnership started in 2010. Read more.
China imposes duties up to 42.7% on EU dairy, escalating a trade spat. EU calls the move unjustified. Get the latest on this economic clash.
Nigeria's Federal Government has launched a new National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy (NIPPS) to transform innovation into economic value. Discover how this framework aims to protect creators and drive growth.
Brazil's President Lula da Silva calls on the European Union to finalize the long-delayed Mercosur trade pact, aiming to create the world's largest free trade zone. Read the latest updates.
Mastercard expanded its African acceptance network by 45% in 2025, driving SME growth and financial inclusion. Discover how this powers the continent's $1.5 trillion digital future.
The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has launched the 1GOV ECM system, ending paper-based operations. This digital shift promises improved service delivery and transparency for Nigerians. Read more about this transformative step.
The historic EU-Mercosur trade pact, creating the world's largest free trade zone, faces delay due to farmer protests. A new signing date is now targeted for January 12 in Paraguay. Get the full details.
The WSIS+20 review highlights Nigeria's urgent need to tackle digital exclusion in affordability, skills, and gender parity to achieve SDGs. Experts call for action.
A landmark EU-Mercosur trade deal, 20 years in the making, faces a crunch vote. While promising a massive free-trade zone, it sparks fierce protests from European farmers fearing cheap imports. Read the full details.
A landmark EU-Mercosur trade deal faces a major setback as Italy and France demand more safeguards for farmers, casting doubt on a signing ceremony planned for this weekend in Brazil.
UNCTAD projects global trade will exceed $35 trillion in 2025, driven by emerging markets. However, growth is expected to slow in 2026. Read the full analysis.
China has imposed final anti-dumping duties on EU pork imports for five years, at reduced rates. The move follows trade tensions and an investigation into harm to China's domestic industry. Get the full details.
China announces five-year anti-dumping duties on EU pork imports, effective Dec 17. Rates are 4.9% to 19.8%, lower than previous temporary tariffs. Read the full trade dispute analysis.
Arctic Snowplows, a Canadian manufacturer, faces uncertain times as US tariffs add $500 to its products, driving away American customers. Discover the impact of the trade war.
Nigeria's Minister of Women Affairs warns digital violence is dangerously excluding women with disabilities. A new network for peace and security was launched in Abuja to address the threat.
Lagos State announces a week-long MSME trade fair to empower small businesses, foster economic inclusion, and create jobs. Event runs from December 8-14 at Surulere National Stadium.
The Federal Government has launched the National Digital Farmers Registry (NDFR) to harmonise farmer data, improve access to credit, and boost agricultural productivity in line with national food security goals.
At the Leadway Digital Growth Summit, industry leaders warned that Nigerian firms must adopt stricter data discipline and deeper collaboration to achieve measurable returns on digital marketing investments. Discover the key strategies.
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele calls for investment in digital tech and entrepreneurial training to combat youth unemployment. He spoke at YABATECH's 37th convocation lecture.
Nigeria's digital quality of life ranks 97th globally, with high internet costs a key barrier. Nigerians work 1 hour 41 mins monthly for mobile data, 14x more than Angola. Explore the full report.
US retail giant Costco sues the Trump administration, demanding a refund for tariffs paid on imports. The case challenges the legality of Trump's trade policy. Read the full story.
Irish regulator investigates TikTok and LinkedIn for potential breaches of EU Digital Services Act. Platforms accused of poor illegal content reporting systems. Read the full details.
The Federal Government, via CREDICORP, launches a national digital device credit programme to make smartphones and laptops affordable for over 15,000 working Nigerians, boosting digital inclusion.
Tech specialists warn Nigerian youth about dangerous surveillance apps trend. Learn how to protect your digital privacy and rights in relationships.
ANCOPSS sounds alarm on Nigeria's slow digital education transition. Principals demand urgent adoption of computer-based learning and assessments to prevent falling behind globally.
Finance expert Ochuko Akejagbor proposes a national strategy using digital assets to boost Nigeria's economy, aiming for top-tier global status by 2030 through new commissions and reserves.
Education and Communications ministers reveal joint push for integrated digital learning ecosystem. Smart boards, zero-rated data for teachers, and nationwide connectivity planned.
Ekiti State University Chancellor Dr Tunji Olowolafe calls for government, industry and academia collaboration to achieve Nigeria's trillion-dollar digital economy by 2030.
China plans to bid for building two new ports on the Panama Canal despite US concerns. The $8.5 billion project includes ports, gas pipeline and reservoir. Read more.
Industry leaders Adeyinka Adedokun and Olubayo Adekambi stress the need for integrated systems and strategic tech adoption to build a sustainable digital future for Africa.