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Data by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries shows that Nigeria's crude oil production rose by 85,000 barrels to 1.486 million barrels per day in April. This comes as the country's new Obodo crude blend has been shipped. 

Nigeria's crude oil production up 85,000 barrels to 1.48mbpd in April

Analysts believe the move by the United States to lower tariffs on Chinese imports to 30 per cent for 90 days marks a dramatic pause in a trade war between the two nations as shares of semiconductor and chip companies continue to surge.

US-China tariffs: What’s the implication for Africa’s semiconductor industry?

Nigeria says over 16,000 doctors left the country in the last five to seven years, leaving the doctor-to-population ratio at 3.9 per 10,000 in the country. 

Is Nigeria addressing shortage of specialised doctors?

The latest food security analysis of the Cadre Harmonisé shows that over 36 million people are struggling to meet their basic food and nutrition needs in West and Central Africa. 

WFP: Over 36mn people struggling to meet food & nutrition needs in West & Central Africa

This week, Cape Town plays host to a landmark global gathering — the International Forum of Terrorism Risk (Re)Insurance Pools Conference 2025, the first time this conference is held on African soil. 

SASRIA hosts global terrorism risk forum

The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI) dropped to its lowest level for the year in April, raising fresh concerns about South Africa’s economic momentum. 

BankservAfrica reports a slump in S.African economic activity

Africa’s Travel Indaba 2025 is continuing trade show activities for a second day today at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban. 

Eswatini aims to attract 2mn tourists annually by 2027

The real estate sector in Dubai has seen significant growth in recent years, attracting a diverse range of international investors, including those from Africa, hence the growing Africa-UAE corridor for investment. 

Rise of the Africa-UAE real estate corridor

Africa’s insurance penetration remains below 3 per cent. So, what will unlock the next wave of growth in the sector? John Gangla, Associate General Manager, Minet Kenya joins CNBC Africa for more. 

What will unlock the next wave of growth in Africa's insurance penetration?

Ethiopia's FY 2024/25 federal budget has drawn significant attention, crossing the ETB 1.5 trillion mark for the first time. 

Inside Ethiopia's ETB 1.5 trillion record-breaking budget

Greencoat Renewables, a leading investor in European renewable energy infrastructure, has announced plans for a secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. 

Advancing Africa’s green energy transition

CNBC Africa is joined by Mzimasi Mabece, Head of Fixed Income, Melville Douglas to give analysis. 

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