Ghana: Over 100 shops destroyed in fire at market in Accra
One of Ghana’s biggest markets has been gutted by fire. In a devastating start to the year for traders at Kantomanto market in Accra, over 100 shops and all within were destroyed…
Reps call for an investigation into the fire incident at Anambra old motor square pass market
Reps call for an investigation into the fire incident at Anambra old motor square pass market…
More buyers selling to generate liquidity: Nigerian market review
Traders say trading activities in the Fixed Income space has been mixed as market players were either buying to rebuild their positions, profit taking or selling to create liquidity. Nkechi Ezugha, Forex…
Nigerian furniture designers hope for more customer interest as economy, housing market strengthen
Nigerian furniture makers and artisans are hoping that a new furniture import ban and a growing housing market will mean more interest in designer furniture.…
Nigeria hit by deadly bomb attack near Cameroon
The attack struck a crowded market on the Nigerian-Cameroonian frontier. Militant groups have long targeted military and civilian sites in the market town and its surrounding areas.…
Christmas amid border closure: how affordable is rice?
As Nigeria continues to partially close its land borders with Benin and Niger, shoppers in Nigeria continue to lament the high price of rice and other commodities as they celebrate Christmas.…
Bearish sentiment prevails in the Nigerian equities market
Nigeria's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) noted that the persisting bearish trend in the equities market has started to abate in November. Baba Ibrahim, Managing Director of Mainstreet Securities joins CNBC Africa from…
Markets fall after Trump signs bills supporting Hong Kong protests
Despite fears in some corners that he would attempt to veto it, President Trump has signed into law a US bill in support of pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong. It’s a move…
Open-source software on the rise in Africa
The market for programmers is growing faster in Africa than in any other continent. Open-source code is popular because anyone can see and modify it for their own purposes.…
Equities continue bearish run: A wrap up of Nigerian markets
Nigeria's equities market shed 2.4 per cent in the first trading week of the fourth quarter, as the losing streak looks to continue this week. Gbolahan Aina, Head of Investment at Cordros…
Is clean air the market of the future?
Is clean air the market of the future?…