The African Union has launched the African Credit Rating Agency to counteract global rating bias and promote economic development. The agency aims to provide accurate and unbiased credit ratings for African countries, helping to attract investment and promote economic growth.

Nigerian singer Ayra Starr became the first woman to win the Best African Music Act at the 2025 MOBO Awards, marking a milestone in African music.

  Innovative, sustainable models are urgently needed to address Nigeria's persistent economic challenges, which range from rising unemployment and poverty to underutilized agricultural and human resources. One such promising approach is the virtual cooperative model, a digitally powered evolution of traditional cooperative societies. The BeepAgro Palliative Initiative (BPI) is at the...

Retirement Is Not Only for the Rich For many people, retirement feels like a distant dream. Some believe they need a very high income before they can begin planning for tomorrow. Others assume retirement is only for government workers, top executives, or people who have spent years building large savings. Many are simply too busy managing the pressures of today to give serious thought to the...

In a significant boost to the African entertainment industry, Nollywood and Netflix have launched a $150 million partnership to produce 20 original African series in 2025. The collaboration aims to showcase Africa’s diverse cultures, stories, and talent to a global audience. Kenya’s City of Dust, a post-climate crisis drama, will lead the slate, highlighting the continent’s...