Nigeria’s agricultural sector is set to receive a boost as John Deere, a leading American tractor manufacturer, plans to establish a tractor assembly plant there. Vice President Kashim Shettima announced …
Economy
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla are on a four-day state visit to Kenya, the first Commonwealth country they have visited since he became the monarch. The visit coincides with …
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A recent study conducted by the Center for Global Development has unveiled a challenging outlook for African nations aiming to replicate East Asia’s success in industrialization as a means …
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South Africa’s finance minister, Enoch Godongwana, has warned that the country’s budget deficit will be larger than expected due to lower tax revenues and higher spending pressures. In his medium-term …
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Germany has announced a new financial and technical cooperation agreement with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to support the regional bloc in addressing various challenges, including economic …
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African Petroleum Producers Organisation (APPO) Secretary-General, Omar Farouk Ibrahim, spotlighted key obstacles facing African oil producers: funding, technological knowledge, and market accessibility. In Abuja, at the third Africa Local Content …
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In a strategic move, Nigeria’s leading oil company, AITEO, recently disclosed an innovative crude oil transportation mechanism, echoing President Bola Tinubu’s economic objectives. Initiated by visionary founder Benedict Peters, AITEO …
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Former Finance and Industry, Trade, and Investment Minister, Olusegun Aganga, has called for urgent, cohesive action from the Nigerian government to harness the potential benefits of the African Continental Free …
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The U.S. dollar is on track for its third consecutive monthly gain, buoyed by robust U.S. economic growth figures that suggest interest rates may remain high for an extended period. …
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The African continent is on the brink of a renewable energy renaissance with a significant boost from the Green Climate Fund (GCF). In a decisive move to tackle the chronic …