Economy

Burkina Faso has inaugurated its first gold refinery, RAFFINOR-BF, as the country moves to process more of its gold locally and retain more value from mining.

From post-harvest losses to limited market access and financing, Nyifamu Ogechi Manzo is using Farmatrix to help Nigerian smallholder farmers build more sustainable and profitable agricultural businesses.

Investment scams can look surprisingly legitimate. From guaranteed returns and urgent offers to fake platforms and unsolicited messages, here are practical ways to protect your money before you invest.

The Dangote Refinery IPO has opened a new conversation about investing in Nigerian companies. Here is a simple guide to understanding the offer, buying shares and what to consider before investing.

After running a fleet himself, George Osodo saw a gap traditional tracking tools missed. Today, he is building NovaFleet around how African transport businesses actually operate.

From Dangote Group’s 30,000+ direct employees to thousands of workers across Nigeria’s biggest banks and construction firms, these companies have built some of the country’s largest private-sector workforces.

CashAfrica is rethinking how contactless payments can work across Africa. Led by CTO Bello Opeyemi, the company is building reliable infrastructure that helps payment businesses offer simpler, faster and more trusted tap-to-pay experiences.

After 17 years of silence, the machines are running again. Okin Biscuits has successfully restarted a rehabilitated production line at its Offa factory as work continues to bring the familiar Nigerian brand back to the market.

Which companies employ the most people in Africa? A new ranking reveals the five largest corporate employers on the continent, highlighting the sectors and businesses supporting some of Africa’s biggest formal workforces.

CraftVantage showcased contemporary Nigerian art at two Lagos climate finance events, connecting emerging artists with policymakers, investors, financial institutions and sustainability professionals.