The Nigerian Senate has passed the second reading of a bill that seeks to mandate social media platforms, bloggers, and other online content creators to establish physical offices within the …
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Egyptian Business Landscape Shifts as Reforms Drive Foreign Investment and Market Growth
Egypt’s economic reforms are gaining traction as the country intensifies efforts to attract foreign direct investment and stabilize its financial ecosystem. The Central Bank’s currency adjustments, along with government-driven manufacturing …
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Lagos, Dangote Foundation Begin Rice Distribution to Millions of Households Across the State
The Lagos State Government, in partnership with the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF), has commenced the distribution of 50kg bags of rice to over one million vulnerable households across the state. …
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Tinubu Declares State of Emergency in Rivers, Suspends Fubara’s Deputy
President Bola Tinubu has officially declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, Nigeria, following escalating political instability and governance challenges in the region. The move comes after mounting tensions …
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Nigeria Set to Legalize Cryptocurrency Use While Strengthening Risk Controls
Nigeria is set to redefine its stance on digital assets. A new legislative bill will soon legalize cryptocurrency operations while addressing financial risk concerns. The proposed law aims to regulate …
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Pipeline Explosion Disrupts Nigerian Oil Exports Amid Rivers State Political Crisis
A pipeline explosion in Rivers State early tuesday has disrupted Nigeria’s oil exports, creating serious concerns for the economy. The damaged infrastructure connects onshore production sites to key export terminals. …
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South African Rand Rises as Gold Prices Hit Record High
The South African rand edged higher today, March 18, 2025, gaining 0.4% to trade at 18.0175 per U.S. dollar, following a strong rally in gold prices. Gold soared to an …
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Live Shopping Platform Auqli Set to Reshape Nigeria’s E-Commerce Landscape
Nigeria’s e-commerce sector is evolving as live shopping emerges as a viable alternative to traditional online selling. With social media platforms becoming increasingly unreliable for business transactions, entrepreneurs are looking …
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Enlumi launches Next-Gen Business Management Platform – Lumi Business to Help Businesses Streamline Key Operations
Enlumi, headquartered in Lagos has announced the launch of its B2B product—Lumi Business. The platform offers a comprehensive array of solutions, including but not limited to Point of Sale, Inventory …
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New laws bringing big changes for gas power in South Africa
by Editorby EditorThe Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has published the Gas Amendment Bill for public comment, which will make way for a massive expansion of the sector in South …