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Goals, Glory, and Grit: Africa’s 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Reach Final Stretch
As Africa’s road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup nears its final two matchdays, the continent’s qualifying campaign has delivered drama, dazzling goals, and defensive masterclasses in equal measure. From stunning scorelines to remarkable unbeaten runs,...
Football: African 2026 World Cup qualifying facts and figures
Son Heung-Min #7 of Los Angeles FC is tackled by Stian Gregersen #5 of Atlanta United during the first half at BMO Stadium on October 5, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. [AFP] Facts and figures from 2026 World Cup qualifying in Africa ahead of...
Naira appreciates again, secures new ranking among African countries
The naira has continued to improve against the US dollar in the official and unofficial forex markets In the last one week, the naira rose by 1.48% in the parallel market and 1.02% in the official market despite a blip on Friday A new Forbes...
Officials make unprecedented announcement about unique islands: 'A major milestone'
"New ways." by Christine DulionOctober 24, 2025 A small island nation in Central Africa has just made big environmental history. São Tomé and Príncipe, a tropical archipelago off the coast of Gabon, has become the first entire country ever...
Naira ranked 9th weakest currency in Africa – Report
The Nigerian Naira has been ranked as the ninth weakest currency in Africa in Forbes’ September 2025 currency calculator report, highlighting persistent pressure on the country’s economy despite recent gains in easing inflation. The Forbes...
“Very strong, really strong”: SECAM President on Church in Southern Africa, Hails IMBISA on Golden Jubilee
Credit: Zonke Tembe “But I'm here also to encourage our brothers to go on, mainly this year as we are celebrating the jubilee of hope,” said the Congolese member of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin (OFM Cap) in reference to the ongoing Catholic...
From Discoveries to Development: Strategic Growth in Africa’s Oil and Gas Basins
Africa’s hydrocarbon frontier is at an inflection point. Large areas remain underexplored, but recent breakthroughs point to deliberate, strategic growth. The situation in these basins — a series of high-impact deepwater discoveries in Southern...
One South African bank out values Nigeria’s entire industry, by Blaise Udunze
It is a sobering reality that one South African bank, Standard Bank Group, has a market capitalisation of roughly ZAR 384.34 billion (about $21 billion to $22 billion), while the entire Nigerian banking sector combined cannot match it. For a...
Nigeria’s Banking Woes: How One South African Bank Outvalues An Entire Industry
It is a sobering reality that one South African bank, Standard Bank Group, has a market capitalisation of roughly ZAR 384.34 billion (about $21-22 billion), while the entire Nigerian banking sector combined cannot match it. For a nation of more...
Naira Slips to Ninth Weakest Currency in Africa Amid Ongoing Economic Pressures
The Nigerian Naira has been ranked as the ninth weakest currency on the African continent, according to the latest Forbes currency calculator report for September 2025, indicating persistent challenges in Africa's largest economy despite recent...
Leone Ranks Second Weakest Currency in Africa for September 2025
The Sierra Leonean Leone has been ranked as the second weakest currency in Africa, according to a Forbes currency calculator report for September 2025, underscoring the lingering pressure on Sierra Leone’s economy despite recent signs of easing...
Full list: Top 10 weakest currencies in Africa, naira ranks ninth — Forbes
The Nigerian Naira has been ranked as the ninth weakest currency in Africa, according to a Forbes currency calculator report for September 2025. The development reflects continued pressure on Nigeria’s exchange rate despite a recent slowdown in...
Forbes Report Lists Naira Among Africa’s Weakest Currencies In September 2025
The Nigerian Naira has been ranked as the ninth weakest currency in Africa in September 2025, according to a Forbes Currency Calculator report, highlighting the persistent strain on the nation’s economy despite recent signs of easing inflation....
Electricity is bedrock of jobs, manufacturing and economic growth in power-deficit Africa
Around 600mn people in Africa—roughly 43% of the continent’s population — still lack access to electricity. While electrification rates have improved over the past decade (from about 40% in 2010 to around 57% in 2024), sub-Saharan Africa remains...
Naira Ranked 9th Weakest Currency In Africa — Forbes
The Nigerian Naira has been ranked the ninth weakest currency in Africa, according to a Forbes currency calculator report for September 2025, underscoring the lingering strain on the economy despite recent signs of easing inflation. The Forbes...
Naira ranks ninth weakest currency in Africa – Forbes report
The Nigerian Naira has been named the ninth weakest currency on the continent, according to a September 2025 Forbes currency calculator report, highlighting ongoing pressure on the economy despite signs of cooling inflation. The Forbes ranking,...
Forbes Report Says Nigerian Naira Now Ninth Weakest Currency In Africa
The Forbes currency calculator report for September 2025 has ranked the Nigerian Naira as the ninth weakest currency in Africa. This latest ranking underscores the lingering pressure on Nigeria’s economy despite recent signs of easing inflation....
Top 10 weakest currencies in Africa, September 2025: Nigeria sits at 9th
According to the recent report, Naira joins the list of the 10 weakest currencies in Africa as of September 2025. The Nigerian currency ranks ninth on the list. In August 2025, Nigeria's inflation fell to 20.12% from 21.88% in July. Despite this...
The CFO's Guide to Services CPQ: Driving Accuracy, Efficiency, and Growth
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Portugal Golden Visa—New Law To Extend Citizenship Timeline To Ten Years
The Algarve, Portugal—the government voted to extend the citizenship requirement to ten years of residency, from five. getty In a blow to the many people hoping to make Portugal their home and apply for European citizenship through the Portugal...