Nigeria recorded the greatest improvement in business activity among eight major African economies in May, defying mounting inflationary pressures triggered by escalating tensions in the Middle East that have pushed up global oil, fuel and fertiliser prices
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The families of Kenya’s founding president, Jomo Kenyatta, and former Central Bank Governor Philip Ndegwa stand to receive a mix of cash and shares under the proposed acquisition, making them among the biggest beneficiaries of one of the largest banking deals seen in East Africa in recent years
Across Africa, economies remain closely tied to the oil market. OPEC and its allies recently announced a production increase of 188,000 barrels per day, though the move remains largely symbolic, as actual output still falls below quotas
NESG: Nigeria’s business environment expands to 104.6 in May Nigeria’s business environment recorded its fifth consecutive month of expansion in May 2026, that’s according to the latest Business Confidence Monitor from the Nigerian Economic Summit Group. The Current Business Performance Index rose by 2.5 points month-on-month to 104.6, supported by stronger activity in manufacturing, services…
However, persistent structural challenges continue to weigh on investment and long-term business confidence
The Legal Benchmarking Group is thrilled to announce the 2026 shortlist for the Women in Business Law EMEA Awards
