Nigerian banking giant Zenith Bank has reported remarkable financial results for the first half of 2023, with profits soaring by a staggering 161.85 percent, propelling Jim Ovia, one of Nigeria’s …
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7 institutions founded by Africa’s doyen of accounting, Akintola Williams
The late Akintola Williams, Nigeria’s first chartered accountant and founder of Africa’s first indigenous accounting firm, Akintola Williams & Co. (now known as Deloitte & Touche), was a true icon …
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Nigeria, Benin Republic sign agreement to enable importers clear cargo from Cotonou port
The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) says it has entered an agreement with its Benin Republic counterpart to enable importers to clear their goods from the port in Cotonou. Adewale Adeniyi, acting comptroller-general …
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has claimed that President Lazarus Chakwera’s government is making efforts in stabilizing the country’s economy. The IMF delegation led by first deputy manager Gita Gopinath …
ZAMBIA’S Ambassador to the United States of America (USA), Chibamba Kanyama, has called on Zambians living in the diaspora to leverage the stable macro-economic environment prevailing in the country and …
The Zimbabwean dollar has depreciated once more against all major currencies for the third week, falling to ZWL$4712.16: US$1 from ZWL$4604.62: US$1 three weeks ago. On both the official and …
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According to an American study: Apiculture has a flourishing future in Algeria
A U.S. study looked at the honey market in Algeria and the opportunities it presents while highlighting the country’s potential in this area. “Analytical Tip”, a firm specializing in emerging …
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Fish Farming: “A booming activity in Algeria”, according to Rachid Boukedjouta
Rachid Boukedjouta, Deputy Director of the National Center for Research and Development in Fisheries and Aquaculture (CNRDPA), revealed on Tuesday on Radio Nationale that “fish farming in Algeria is a …
Western Sahara republic expresses wish to be included in UN-led climate governance. “The failure of the UN mandated decolonization process in the last Colony of Africa, Western Sahara, cannot be …
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Launch of electronic tracking system in Burundi to enhance cargo security and increase government revenue
The Burundi Revenue Authority (OBR) has launched a regional centre for electronic cargo tracking in Burundi thanks to the support of TradeMark Africa to the tune of $212,000. This will …