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Investors must hope a new government next year will tackle fuel subsidies and currency issues
Start-up backed by likes of Alameda Research is now set to cut a large number of its staff
As Art X Lagos opens this weekend, will it feel the effects of the global economic downturn and domestic problems?
Why a digital record of the kingdom’s looted treasures marks a new era in the battle to reclaim its history
London judge refuses country’s call to be paid damages when commodities group is sentenced
The 61-year-old former governor emerges as first credible third-party candidate since return to democracy in 1999
Unusually heavy rainy season and dam discharges destroy farmland and roads in most states, says government
Nike Davies-Okundaye has turned making the Nigerian adire textile into an art form and a business
Waiting for unspecified ‘progress’ to be achieved before releasing funds looted by corrupt former leaders is unconscionable
Daystar acquisition marks UK energy major’s latest move to build out global green energy business
Bigger than expected move comes after naira hits fresh low against the dollar
Worsening security and economic stagnation have seen many scrambling for the exits
Outgoing president Muhammadu Buhari seeks to cement legacy with rebranded Nigeria Air
The government collects a tiny fraction of output in taxes, with the result that the populace expects very little in return
Chronic shortage of currency tips into crisis as African power giant fails to profit from rising oil prices
Food inflation soared to 23% in August on the back of higher cost of essentials including cereals and meat
People across continent struggle to cope with impact of weak currencies and high prices
The walkout by staff over pay and the funding of institutions highlight the government’s financial frailties
Africa’s largest economy has some of the worst outcomes in the world
Dubai-based airline to halt services from September after being unable to move reported $85mn out of the country
Rising food costs and naira’s weakness against the dollar push rate of price growth to 19.6%
Sudden reversal comes just three days after president approves sale of the oil company’s Niger Delta business
Seplat Energy will acquire four oilfields as big international groups withdraw from region
Poor nations are right to point out the hypocrisy of demands they abandon fossil fuels — but its benefits must help their people
Judge rejects negligence claim after finding no evidence fraud had been perpetrated against African nation
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