Professional services firm, Deloitte, has reiterated that the persistent rise in inflation in Ghana and Nigeria will hinder economic growth.

The value of the naira started the week on a depreciating note, sliding slightly to N1,551 and to the dollar at the close of trading on Monday, according to data by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

At least 40 farmers were killed by Boko Haram militants during a weekend attack in northeast Nigeria, an official says ...

A Nigerian official says at least 40 farmers were killed by militants in a weekend attack in northeastern Borno state.

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — At least 40 farmers were killed by extremists during a weekend attack in northeast Nigeria, an official said Monday. Armed men suspected to be Boko Haram Muslim militants ...

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DAKAR, Senegal — At least 40 farmers were killed in an attack by Islamic militants in northeast Nigeria’s Borno state, a government official said Monday. The attack Sunday was suspected to ...