Nigeria's economy grew by 4.43 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. The expansion, reported by Premium Times, was supported by improved performances in both the oil and non-oil sectors. However, industrial growth slowed compared with the same period a year earlier, indicating mixed momentum across sectors of Africa's most populous economy.

Ugandan golfer Rugumayo has won the Johnnie Walker Uganda Golf Open at Uganda Golf Club, becoming the first Ugandan to claim the title since 2014, according to The Independent Uganda. His victory, described as a putting masterclass, ended a long winless streak for home players. The report notes the win came as the Toro Kingdom mourns the passing of its king, adding emotional weight to the triumph by the 'son of Toro' in Kampala.

Uganda's Capital Markets Authority on Tuesday launched its year-long 30th anniversary programme at a press conference held at the Uganda Media Centre. Finance Minister Henry Musasizi attended the event and called on the regulator to take on a bigger role in driving the country's economic growth, according to Business Times. The celebrations will run throughout the year as the authority marks three decades of overseeing Uganda's capital markets.

Uganda has officially named its crude oil "Pearl Sweet," nearly 20 years after the discovery was announced. President Yoweri Museveni unveiled the name on September 2, 2026, in Kampala, marking what observers describe as a shift from political promise to commercial reality. According to The Independent Uganda, the country now faces the challenge of finding a market for its oil as it moves toward production.