Intra African trade spike expected as AFCFTA considers eliminating import tarrif
30/01/20211st January, 2021 marked the start of trading under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement and signified the dawn.
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Boost for Nigerian non-oil export as NEPC plans to float an export trading firm
29/01/2021Nigeria plans to float an export trading company as a major intermediary in its efforts to boost non-oil exports and support the.
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International
New Zealand contributes NZD 6.8 million to facilitate market linkages for smallholder farmers in Rwanda
29/01/2021The New Zealand government has made a contribution of NZD 6,800,000 for the linkage of smallholder farmers in Rwanda. The Farm to.
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Trade and Investment
The Role of Foreign Trade in Economic Growth
28/01/2021The role of foreign trade in economic growth, poverty alleviation and fostering mutual co-operation between nations cannot be overemphasized. According to the.
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Nigerian Government inaugurates National Oil and Gas Excellence Centre
26/01/2021President Muhammadu Buhari has announced that his administration’s drive and plan towards building economic diversification via the oil and gas industry is.
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COVID-19: Nigerian President Okays N6.45b for oxygen plants in states
26/01/2021President Muhammadu Buhari has approved N6.45 billion to set up gas plants in 38 locations nationwide to enhance COVID-19 treatment. The Presidential.
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Youth
Securing the Future of Africa Businesses: The Role of Africa’s Young Entrepreneurs
26/01/2021By Walcott Aganu “Never has there been such weighty responsibility on the shoulders of young people. Never has there been the influence.
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Trade and Investment
ICC, Africa investor launch global eTrade partnership to digitize five million SMEs in Africa
09/12/2020The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and Africa Investor (Ai) are uniting to launch a digitally enabled eTrade initiative to empower the.
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Uganda’s President Museveni commissions 300-seater vessel MV Sigulu
07/12/2020The president of Uganda, President Museveni, is expected to commission Uganda’s largest passenger vessel in Namayingo district in eastern Uganda. This move.
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The Key to Economic Recovery in Africa is Agriculture, Not Oil or Tourism
24/11/2020As a result of the effect of Covid-19 on economies, the relevance of oil and tourism in boosting the African economy has.
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