Report: Nigeria Leads Africa’s Economy, Lags in Global…

Nigeria has been ranked as the best-performing African economy in the 2026 World Competitiveness Ranking released by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD)
Can Africa’s informal economy become the continent’s next investment frontier? {Business Africa} | Africanews

Most of Africa’s economy operates in the shadows—at least on paper. An estimated 85% of workers are active in the informal sector, conducting business beyond official systems, often through cash-based, trust-driven transactions
East Africa’s second-largest economy turns to Russia for $2 billion in investment deals after fallout with the US and EU

President Samia Suluhu Hassan travelled to Russia for the first state visit by a Tanzanian leader in 57 years as the government sought to broaden its international partnerships following strained relations with Western partners after the disputed October 2025 election
EU woos investors to Nigeria, hails Economy as Africa’s powerhouse

The European Union (EU) has intensified efforts to attract more investment to Nigeria, describing the country as Africa’s economic powerhouse and urging European businesses to take advantage of its vast commercial opportunities