Kenya has emerged as the clear leader in Africa for digital agricultural payments, outpacing regional and global averages by a wide margin. According to fresh figures from the World Bank’s …
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    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says that Nigeria can unlock up to $500 billion in dormant agricultural and mineral assets if the country formalises the trading of commodities and … 
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    AgricultureEconomyFood ProductionMarketsNigeriaSecurityLagos Poultry Association to Launch Direct Sales in LGAs, Eyes N1,000 Crate Reduction in Egg PricesIn a move aimed at reducing the cost of eggs and other poultry products in Lagos State, the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Lagos chapter, has announced plans to establish … 
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    AgricultureDigital EconomyEconomyFinance & ServicesTechnologyNorth-East Nigeria Traders Adopt Digital Payments to Boost Security and Simplify Trade — Moniepoint StudyA new study by Moniepoint Inc. has shown that traders in Nigeria’s North-East region, particularly in Borno State, are increasingly adopting digital payment solutions to enhance security, reduce theft, and … 
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    AgricultureEconomyInfrastructurePoliticsWestern AfricaMahama Promises Ghana Cocoa Farmers 70% of Global Price from 2025President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaian cocoa farmers that they will receive at least 70 percent of the world market price for their cocoa beans starting from the next … 
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    AgricultureEconomyFood ProductionManufacturing & Consumer GoodsMarketsNigeriaLagos Food Prices Surge in July 2025 as Onions, Rice, and Pepper Hit Record HighsFood prices across key markets in Lagos State surged sharply in July 2025, with common household staples such as onions, rice, and pepper leading the price increases. This development has … 
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    AgricultureEconomyInternational RelationsSouth AfricaTrade and CommerceSouth Africa Faces 100,000 Job Losses as Trump’s Tariffs Hit AgricultureThe Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, Lesetja Kganyago, has raised concerns that the tariffs imposed by former United States President Donald Trump on South African goods could lead … 
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    AgricultureEconomyFinance & ServicesGOVERNMENTInternational RelationsNorth AfricaMorocco’s Growth to Slow in 2026 Amid Global Trade Worries – HCPMorocco’s economy is expected to slow down slightly in 2026, according to a new report released on Tuesday by the country’s official statistics agency, the High Commission for Planning (HCP). … 
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    Morocco is preparing to boost its wheat imports and storage reserves in the coming months as global prices for grains, especially soft wheat, continue to decline. This move is aimed … 
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    AgricultureDevelopmentEconomyGOVERNMENTInfrastructureINVESTMENTMiDA Partners IFC to Attract Big Investment into Ghana’s Agric SectorThe Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) is working closely with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to attract massive investment into Ghana’s agricultural sector. This collaboration is expected to boost agribusiness development …