Economy

Victoria Esinam Attipoe’s story is one of the clearest examples of what consistent, patient, and deliberate career-building actually looks like across a lifetime of work. From starting out as a hotel receptionist to becoming Division Head at Universal Merchant Bank, Ghana, Victoria Esinam Attipoe’s story is one worth telling.

Every year, a handful of reports remind the global investment community that Africa is not a single market with a single story. Bloomberg’s 2026 edition of its African Startups to Watch list, its second, is one of the more useful ones.

Lagos is making a strong case for global investment. At the Invest Lagos 3.0 Summit, government leaders and the Commonwealth highlighted the city’s growing role in trade, technology and finance, with a shared vision of turning Lagos into Africa’s leading investment hub.

Sunny Dolat wrote a book called Not African Enough after a Kenyan designer was told her work was not colourful enough to be African. That was 2016. Since then, he has co-curated the landmark Africa Fashion exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, helped build Heva Fund and landed on the BoF 500 list of people shaping global fashion.

Ghana is set to host a Hyundai automotive manufacturing plant for the West African market, marking a major milestone in its industrial ambitions. The project, announced during the 2026 Korea-Africa Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, forms part of a broader partnership between Ghana and South Korea focused on manufacturing, technology, energy, and job creation

June is the perfect time to pause and assess your progress. From cash flow and compliance to personal finances and performance goals, a mid-year audit helps you identify what is working, fix what is not, and make informed decisions for the rest of the year. Here are five practical reasons to conduct a mid-year audit.

As several fintech companies focus on cost-cutting and workforce reductions, Flutterwave is taking a different approach. The African payments giant has promoted more than 100 employees, introduced global relief packages and strengthened its investment in talent as it celebrates ten years of growth and innovation.

Day 2 at CraftVantage 2026 carried a different atmosphere. While the opening day focused heavily on exhibitions, networking, and conversations around contemporary African art, the second day shifted attention toward something equally important: the next generation of creators already beginning to shape the future

The highly anticipated CraftVantage Art Exhibition officially opened yesterday at The Wings Office Complex, Lagos, welcoming artists, collectors, media professionals, creatives, and art enthusiasts to an evening centred around creativity, culture, and connection.

Financial scams are becoming more sophisticated. From fake investment schemes to WhatsApp fraud and cloned bank alerts, scammers now use urgency, fear, and polished online branding to target victims. This article breaks down five major red flags experts say you should never ignore and explains how to protect your money in today’s digital economy.