On TV, president Bola Tinubu’s economic adviser made eye-catching claims about topics from oil to poverty. But his numbers ...

Nigeria has updated how it measures its economy as part of ongoing reforms. This factsheet breaks down the key changes and ...

After public bust-ups with allies and risky deals with rivals, Ruto’s listing cabinet looks to have steadied. We take a ...

IN SHORT: Multiple Facebook posts claim that airline passenger Comfort Emmanson has sued Nigeria’s federal government and aviation agencies for N500 billion (about US$326 million). She debunked the ...

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IN SHORT: A graphic going viral on social media appears to quote former chief justice David Maraga condemning former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua for making “reckless” remarks in the US. However, ...

When trade wars hit home: how US tariffs could hurt ordinary South Africans In this analysis, we asked experts to break down how new US trade rules may ripple through prices, jobs and the rand.

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