Cocoa Prices Surge Amid Weather Concerns in West Africa
Global cocoa prices have surged sharply over the past week, rebounding from a year-low as adverse weather conditions in West Africa renewed fears of...
Shea Nut Prices Plunge 30% After Export Ban, CPPE Warns of Threat to Livelihoods and Investor Confidence
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has raised concerns over the sharp decline in shea nut prices following the recent export...
New Wave of Indigenous Retailers Challenges Shoprite’s Dominance in Nigeria
Nigeria’s retail landscape is undergoing a quiet but significant transformation as homegrown supermarket chains such as Jendor, Justrite, Bokku, and others expand their footprint,...
Nigeria Spends N4 Trillion on Fuel Imports in First Half of 2025
Nigeria’s dependence on imported fuel continues to weigh heavily on its economy, with the country spending a staggering N4 trillion on imports in just...
Ivory Coast Opens New Tile Factory in Major Boost for Industrialization
Ivory Coast has commissioned a state-of-the-art tile manufacturing plant as part of its ongoing drive to expand local industries and strengthen self-sufficiency in building...
