Lagos state has announced plans to raise ₦214.8bn ($142.8m) from the capital markets under its one trillion naira debt programme, as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu seeks investors’ commitment.| Finance in Africa
Uganda has obtained a $313 million syndicated loan from Ecobank, FirstRand and the Development Bank of South Africa to finance infrastructure projects, underscoring its growing reliance on African lenders after a two-year freeze in Western funding.| Finance in Africa
Amarachi is a finance writer with a knack for turning complex economic data into compelling stories. With over half a decade of writing experience—spanning content creation, journalism, and on-the-ground reporting—she found herself in finance by accident but stayed for the thrill of decoding numbers that shape economies. Now, she covers the policies, trends, and market shifts that drive Africa’s financial landscape, making crucial information accessible to readers across the continent. | Finance in Africa