Saturday, August 15, 2026

South Africa

March 29, 2021

Ever Given ship stuck in Suez Canal partially refloated

The week-long blockage has forced shipping companies to ply the waterways spanning around South Africa’s Cape of Good Hope, causing a delay in deliveries worldwide.

MV EVER
March 26, 2021

#EndSARS, other protests worsened political risk exposure across Africa: Report

The 2021 findings by AGCS indicate that the effect of civil unrest ranges from physical damages to business interruption or loss of revenues.

Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS)
March 26, 2021

Infinox records 925% increase in trading volumes from African investors in 2020

Figures indicated that the number of active Infinox accounts owned by Africa-based investors in 2020 upped by 831 per cent compared to 2019.

Infinox
March 18, 2021

Nigeria ranks second country with most jobless people worldwide

The unemployment rate in Nigeria is the highest-ever as the country reeled from two recessions in the last five years.

President Muhammadu Buhari (Credit: Twitter)
March 10, 2021

Nigerian firms missing from top 15 most valuable African companies

Africa’s most valuable company is Algeria’s Sonatrach Petroleum Corporation, with its annual revenue at $23 billion.

March 10, 2021

Flutterwave valuation hits over $1 billion, considers U.S. listing

“We may consider the possibility of listing in New York or a possible dual listing in New York and Nigeria.”

March 5, 2021

Nigerian Idol begins March 14

The winners will go home with prizes including N7.5 million, a recording contract with Sony, an SUV.

March 4, 2021

Buhari, Osinbajo to take AstraZeneca vaccine jabs: Garba Shehu

Mr. Shuaib said the government will organise a ceremony at the National Hospital on Friday, launching the 3.94 million vaccines received.

President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Osinbajo
March 4, 2021

Facebook launches book on Nigerian, other African female leaders

The distribution will be across 15 African countries, including Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya.

Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg
March 4, 2021

Biden promises to support Nigeria, other African countries’ economic independence

Trump initiated Prosper Africa, a policy designed to assist U.S. companies seeking to do business in Africa.

Joe Biden