New EBRD report revises growth forecast downwards for 2024
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development issued an updated report this Thursday on growth prospects in all the regions where it operates.…
Investment in skills development is key to Africa’s growth potential
A large percentage of the world's workforce will be African by 2050, but the continent needs more jobs and more strategic investment to match the potential and expectations of its greatest asset:…
World Bank sees global ‘soft landing’ but warns of sluggish growth for developing nations
The World Bank has upgraded its global growth outlook for this year, expecting it to hold steady at 2.6 percent for the first time in three years. The latest Global Economic Prospects…
Germany raises 2024 GDP growth forecast to 0.3%
The German government revised its economic growth forecast for 2024 marginally from 0.2% to 0.3%, Economy Minister Robert Habeck confirmed on Wednesday afternoon.…
World Bank warns of uncertain outlook and subdued growth in global economy
The World Bank has downgraded its previous prediction for global growth in 2021 to 4 percent. The organisation warned of a subdued recovery that could lag even further if countries do not…
The Guardian Dreamers & Doers: Samiah Oyekan-Ahmed (The Gift Source)
Samiah Oyekan-Ahmed founded The Gift Source, a leading supplier of top quality and aesthetically pleasing gift products sourced locally and internationally, in 2013 to fill the void she noticed in Nigeria’s gift…
Nigeria’s growing animation industry
With Dawn of Thunder set for release in 2020, Nigeria could get its first animated feature highlighting the growth in the country's animation industry. Funding and manpower are major challenges but animation…
Nigeria’s plans revitalise export processing zones
Revitalising export processing zones by reviewing local fiscal and regulatory incentives is a key part of Nigeria's economic recovery and growth plan.…
Nigeria releases economic recovery plan
Nigeria's ministry of budget and National planning has made public the much anticipated economic recovery and growth plan. Kayode Akindele, Partner, TIA Capital joins CNBC Africa to for more.…