Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on the organised private sector in Nigeria to actively support the Federal Government’s ongoing policy reforms aimed at stabilising the economy, creating jobs, and …
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Tanzania Ratifies Africa Finance Corporation Agreement to Boost Infrastructure and Economic Growth
The Tanzanian National Assembly has approved the Agreement for the Establishment of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), a move expected to open doors for long-term investment financing aimed at accelerating …
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Stanbic IBTC Lists 2.94 Billion New Shares on NGX After Oversubscribed Rights Issue
Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc has successfully listed 2,944,772,083 additional ordinary shares of 50 Kobo each on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), following the conclusion of its recently completed rights issue. …
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CMOC Group Completes Acquisition of Cangrejos Gold Project in Ecuador
CMOC Group has officially completed the purchase of 100% equity in the Cangrejos Gold Project in Ecuador, marking a significant step in the company’s expansion into the global gold market. …
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Zimbabwe’s Vice President Warns Against ‘Phantom Entrepreneurship’ and Corruption
Vice President Constantine Chiwenga has sounded a strong warning against what he described as “phantom entrepreneurship” and corrupt practices that threaten Zimbabwe’s economic stability. Speaking at the Zimbabwe National Chamber …
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Nigeria, Egypt, Morocco Top Africa’s $95bn Remittance Inflow in 2024
Nigeria, Egypt, and Morocco were the top three African countries that received the highest remittances from their diaspora communities in 2024, according to the newly published State of Africa’s Infrastructure …
The Government of Malawi has successfully secured a promising mining investment deal with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), raising hopes for increased revenue that could drive socio-economic development across the …
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FirstBank’s Training School Wins Global Award
FirstAcademy, the corporate training arm of FirstBank of Nigeria Limited, has received the Gold Award for Best Corporate University in Social and Climate Change at the 2025 edition of the …
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Uganda Unveils Ambitious Energy and Minerals Plans to Power Growth by 2026
At the Uganda Chamber of Energy and Minerals (UCEM) Budget Breakfast Meeting held on June 20 at Four Points by Sheraton, Deputy Executive Director of the National Planning Authority (NPA), …
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has disclosed that it intercepted 14 containers loaded with various psychotropic drugs at the Apapa Seaport in Lagos between June 2024 and June …