The iPhone 17 is finally on sale, and, true to form, prices look very different from one African market to another.  Apple’s base price starts at $799 for the 256GB model in the U.S., but by the time the phone lands in local stores, import duties, VAT, logistics, exchange rates, and reseller margins push the

Dangote Refinery has stopped letting unregistered marketers come to the refinery, pay, and pick up fuel by themselves. In a note to partners, the company said all “self-collection” (gantry) sales are on hold from Thursday, September 18, 2025, and advised marketers to use its delivery option instead.  Payments made after that date for self-collection will

Walk into a mall in major cities like Lagos, Port Harcourt, or Abuja, and you will see makeup studios, spa chains, and shelves stocked with homegrown brands built for our climate and our skin tones.  Behind this growth are entrepreneurs who started small, often with a single kit or a tiny counter, and turned their

The Nigerian banking industry is currently undergoing a major transformation, driven by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s ambitious recapitalisation targets.  As the March 31, 2026, deadline looms, a remarkable 12 banks have already met or surpassed the required capital thresholds, signalling a positive shift for both investors and the wider economy.  These banks have

…Committed to delivering long-term value to shareholders – Alawuba Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has released its financial performance for the Half-year ended June 30, 2025, posting a N335 billion in profit after tax (PAT). The audited financials released to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) on Thursday, showed a remarkable growth

A socio-cultural and Economic Group, Prince Otu Community Development Initiative, led by its National President Kanu Uno, has advocated for increased voter Education in the ongoing voter Registration exercise. Uno also called for greater political participation among Cross River indigenes to enhance the state’s influence in national affairs. The National President made the appeal during

The Federal Government has pledged to partner with Akwa Ibom State towards the realisation of affordable and universal access to electricity to boost industrial development. Adebayo Adelabu, minister of power, stated this in his keynote address at the opening of a two-day electricity summit organised by the Akwa Ibom State government held in Ikot Ekpene

…says 30% value addition bill advancing Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Thursday, revealed efforts of the Bola Tinubu’s Administration to ensure food security, saying recently, “250,000 farmers have been insured across eight States, the 30% Value Addition Bill is advancing, and the ₦250 billion Bank of Agriculture facility is being activated to reach smallholders.” Shettima

The Federal Government has pledged to partner with Akwa Ibom State in delivering affordable and universal access to electricity as part of efforts to drive industrial development and improve living standards. Adedayo Adelabu, Minister of Power, gave the assurance in his keynote address at the opening of a two-day electricity summit organised by the Akwa

Since Nigeria’s return to civilian rule in 1999, the removal of state governors has been one of the recurring dramas of its democratic journey. From corruption scandals and political betrayals to violent crises and constitutional tussles, several governors have been forced out of office before completing their terms. These removals not only shaped the careers

Travel between Africa and the United States used to mean long layovers in Europe or the Gulf, unpredictable connection windows, and extra visa logistics.  A growing number of African countries now operate nonstop (or near-nonstop) services to U.S. hubs, reducing travel times for students, business travellers, tourists, and the diaspora.  These routes signal rising safety

Across Africa, the price of fuel has become one of the clearest indicators of how stable an economy truly is. Beyond the pump, high fuel costs influence almost every sector affecting the price of food, transportation, healthcare, and even the confidence citizens have in their governments. When petrol becomes too expensive compared to people’s incomes