IFC and Nigeria’s central bank team up to expand naira-based financing, cutting forex risk and empowering local businesses in key sectors
Economy
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Sudan faces escalating violence and ethnic conflict, with UN urging alternative approaches to protect civilians as peacekeeping remains unfeasible.
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KEY POINTS Egyptian Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk emphasizes optimism for productive talks with the IMF during upcoming consultations on economic reforms. Kouchouk engages with global finance leaders at G20 and …
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Seventeen Nigerian women trafficked to Ghana have been rescued and returned safely, as NiDCOM collaborates with Ghanaian authorities to combat human trafficking.
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Angola’s finance minister, Vera Daves de Sousa, announced concerns over the economic impact of potentially lower oil prices, noting the country’s reliance on crude revenue and ongoing phase-out of fuel …
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Somalia’s security camera initiative to combat al Shabaab is raising concerns as business owners face militant reprisals for participating in the government-led effort.
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Frelimo’s Daniel Chapo wins Mozambique’s contested election as opposition leader Venancio Mondlane claims fraud, leading to unrest and nationwide protests.
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Nigeria’s decision to block Shell’s $2.4 billion asset sale raises concerns about attracting foreign investment, despite efforts to revive the economy. Regulatory delays send mixed signals to investors, potentially stalling …
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The RSF launched attacks on Gezira villages following the defection of a key officer, resulting in at least 25 deaths and mass displacement, as Sudan’s humanitarian crisis worsens.
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