Emerging Markets

El Salvador Executed Just 27.98% of Public Investment by June

El Salvador public investment executed US$786.52 million of a US$2,815.47 million annual programme by the end of June 2026. The sh…

OPay plans NGX listing as $4bn US IPO ambitions gather pace

OPay, one of Nigeria’s largest fintech companies, is planning to list its shares on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), potentially givin…

Pecém Terminal Reshapes Fuel Supply in Brazil’s Northeast

Grupo Dislub Equador is finishing a US$124 million fuel terminal at the Pecém port complex in Ceará. It aims to cover a fifth of N…

Interswitch reinforces infrastructure-led approach to Africa’s fintech growth

Interswitch Group has reinforced its commitment to building the infrastructure required to enable sustainable financial innovation…

MREIF disburses over N140 billion in mortgages to 2,000 Nigerians

The MOFI Real Estate Investment Fund (MREIF) has disbursed more than N140 billion in mortgage financing to over 2,000 Nigerians si…

Glamorous Transformation: From Businesswoman to Easybuy Sales Talent

“I do not see myself working for another company,” Adewunmi said confidently. The Easybuy Sales Talent added: “Working with Easybu…

Governors adopt CNG transport scheme, move to cut fares, ease food prices

Governors of the 36 states of the federation have backed a new state-led initiative to reduce transportation fares through the rea…

Lagos electricity regulator targets ATC&C losses below 10% with AI monitoring — LASERC CEO

In this interview with Nairametrics, LASERC Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Temitope George, explains the Commission’s position on t…

Kenya CEOs regain confidence in their businesses as economic pressures persist

Kenyan business leaders are becoming more confident about the prospects of their own companies, even as concerns over the domestic…

Why the twist, victoria island, is an investment opportunity to watch

As investors continue to look for assets capable of preserving value in an environment shaped by inflation, currency volatility an…

Africa Fintech Growth Must Be Matched by Resilient Infrastructure, Says Belema Fintech CEO

Africa’s fintech revolution can only achieve sustainable growth if the infrastructure powering digital transactions is resilient, …

CSCS welcomes Nigeria’s Frontier Market reclassification by FTSE Russell

Central Securities Clearing System Plc (CSCS) has welcomed FTSE Russell’s decision to proceed with Nigeria’s reclassification from…

Dangote Refinery says rising fuel imports are forcing greater export focus despite strong local supply capacity

The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals (DPRP) has expressed concern over the continued issuance of petrol…

Mexico Signs Arizona Semiconductor Agreement in Phoenix

Mexico's economy minister signed a cooperation accord with Arizona State University on August 26, 2026. The Mexico semiconductor a…

Mexico Aerospace Investment Halves as Exports Reach New Highs

Foreign capital going into Mexican aerospace plants halved last year, to US$171.8 million. Exports, employment and factory expansi…

Mexico’s State Power Firm Charts US$39.8 Billion Power Expansion Through 2030

Mexico's state power utility published a five-year investment map on 26 August 2026. The CFE development programme commits US$39.8…

Colombia’s Restaurant Sector Asks for Urgent Post-Earthquake Lifeline

The Colombian restaurant sector wants tax suspension, payroll subsidies and a halt to debt collection after the earthquake. No res…

Mexico’s Mining Chamber Presses Sheinbaum to Restart Concessions

Mexico mining concessions have not been granted since late 2018. The country's mining chamber says about US$11 billion of projects…

Barbados and Venezuela Set Out a Multi-Destination Tourism Plan

Barbados and Venezuela signed a joint declaration in Caracas on August 24 covering energy, food, education and tourism. The touris…

Colombia Tourism Revenue Now Tops Coffee and Coal Exports

Colombia tourism revenue overtook coffee and coal export earnings in 2025, on balance-of-payments data. The 30th Anato congress op…

FG installs 668,000 meters under $500 million World Bank programme

The Federal Government has deployed and installed 668,000 electricity meters on customers' premises, representing 60% of the 1,033…

CBN cuts one-year T-bill rate by 44bps as N3.63 trillion bids chase N500 billion offer

At the primary market auction on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) cut the one-year stop rate by 44 ba…

Nigerian gunmen raise over $5 million from mass kidnappings, study finds

Nigerian kidnappers have collected nearly $5.8 million in ransom payments in the last year from civilian abductions, crime that i…

West Africa records highest air travel tax burden in Africa at $110 per passenger

West Africa has the highest average tax on air passengers in Africa, with travellers paying about $110 per departure, according to…