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Commodities

Brent at $110: Which African Economies Gain and Which Lose

Brent at $110 splits Africa in two. Nigeria and Angola gain export revenue while Kenya, Ghana and South Africa face higher fuel bills and inflation.

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Investment Signals

Richemont in talks to join consortium's $1 billion bid for De Beers

Richemont, controlled by Johann Rupert, is in advanced talks to join a consortium bidding for De Beers, valued at about $1 billion. Here is what has been reported, what is unconfirmed, and why Botswana matters.

3 min read

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Macro & Economy

The fiat-to-crypto pipeline: How public funds bypass Nigeria’s financial safeguards

Public funds are allegedly moving through banks, fintechs and private firms into crypto wallets. Here is what the EFCC has said, what is still unknown, and where Nigeria's safeguards are weakest.

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Weekly Pulse

WORLD IN BRIEF: Maduro denies torture charges, German airport seizes 92 reptiles, South Africa phases out support for imported vehicle kits

Maduro denies new US torture charges, Cologne customs seize 92 reptiles from a traveler's luggage, and South Africa moves to end support for imported vehicle kit assembly.

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Investment Signals

NGX rebounds, investors recover N103.9 billion as oil, banking stocks rise

The NGX All-Share Index rose 0.065 percent on October 14, adding N103.9 billion in market value. Here is what drove the session, from oil and gas to banks, and what to watch next.

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Investment Signals

NNPC advances IPO plans, addresses governance, financial reporting gaps

NNPC has finished a baseline IPO readiness assessment and is closing gaps in reporting and governance. Here is what has been confirmed, what has not, and what investors should watch.

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Commodities

Mining productivity stalls despite advances in automation and AI, says McKinsey

McKinsey says mining productivity stalled in 2025 despite more automation and AI. Here is what the Global Materials Perspective 2026 found, why the gains are uneven, and what it means for miners and investors.

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Weekly Pulse

WORLD IN BRIEF: US inflation rises, Ukrainian drones hit Russia's largest data centre, Liberia offers 29 offshore oil blocks

US inflation rose to 3.7 percent in September, Ukrainian drones hit Russia's largest data centre, and Liberia opened a 29-block offshore oil licensing round.

3 min read

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Macro & Economy

World Bank raises Sub-Saharan Africa's 2026 growth forecast to 4.3%

The World Bank now expects Sub-Saharan Africa to grow 4.3% in 2026, with upgrades for Nigeria, Angola, Ethiopia and Zambia. But inflation is rising and debt costs still bite.

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Weekly Pulse

WORLD IN BRIEF: Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer, ex-gang leader convicted for Tupac murder, Malawi fuel shortages disrupt transport

Pope Leo XIV has had lung surgery after a lung cancer diagnosis, a Las Vegas jury convicted Duane Davis in the Tupac Shakur killing, and Malawi's fuel shortage enters its second week.

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Investment Signals

Entrepreneurs eye new growth opportunities at Arewa Business Festival

About 500 entrepreneurs are set to exhibit at the Arewa Business Festival. Here is what the event offers small businesses, how it links to northern Nigeria's economy, and what to verify before attending.

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Macro & Economy

AI could disrupt 40% of global jobs – IMF warns

The IMF says almost 40 percent of jobs worldwide are exposed to AI. Here is what that exposure means, why it varies by income level, and what it could mean for Africa.

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