Nigeria’s space agency, the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), has estimated that the country’s space business is worth up to $1 billion. This is based on the agency’s…
Economy
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Cocoa, the main ingredient for chocolate, is seeing a surge in production outside its traditional growing area in West Africa. Farmers in Brazil, Ecuador, and Colombia are planting more cocoa…
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Timbuktu, a historic city in Mali, is facing a blockade and bombardment by Islamist militants who have intensified their attacks since the United Nations withdrew its peacekeeping mission in July.…
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South Africa has approved the offshore drilling plans of TotalEnergies, the French oil and gas giant, despite opposition from environmental activists and local communities. The decision was announced by the…
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Nigeria stands as a nation abundant with promise, yet it remains mired in challenges, with its citizens growing increasingly disheartened by its unfulfilled potential. This sentiment echoes louder than ever…
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Nigeria’s fintech sector is experiencing a surge of growth and innovation as startups compete to offer digital solutions for the country’s large and underserved financial market. However, this also means…
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The African Development Bank (AfDB) has released a series of reports that provide guidance for African countries to access climate finance and invest in green growth. The reports are part…
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Zimbabwe, a landlocked country in southern Africa, is home to some of the world’s most spectacular natural and cultural attractions, such as the Victoria Falls, the Great Zimbabwe National Monument,…
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Conoil Plc, a leading petroleum marketing company in Nigeria, has announced a dividend payment of N1.73 billion ($2.2 million) to its shareholders for the 2022 financial year. The dividend, which…
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Leading telecommunications accessory manufacturer, itel, introduced its latest model, the itel S23+, at a vibrant launch event in Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. The device stands as a…