Uganda has announced a major plan to attract shs5.3 trillion, about US$1.4 billion, in agricultural investments, as the country positions itself as a leading food supplier in Africa. The announcement …
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Uganda’s insurance sector has shown strong growth and rising confidence as companies in the country paid out shs442.73 billion in claims during the first half of 2025. The data was …
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Africa’s Biggest Energy, Oil and Gas Summit to Hold in Namibia October 2025
The International African Energy, Oil and Gas Summit (IAEOGS) will return to Windhoek, Namibia, from October 6 to 9, 2025, for its fourth edition. The organisers say the summit has …
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CSCS to Host Webinar Ahead of Nigeria’s Transition to T+2 Settlement Cycle
The Central Securities Clearing System Plc (CSCS) has announced plans to host a major webinar as part of industry-wide sensitisation on Nigeria’s transition to the T+2 Settlement cycle for equities …
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Heineken Brings Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix Excitement to Lagos Fans
Global beer brand Heineken brought the thrill of the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix all the way to Lagos, giving Nigerian fans a front-row experience of the high-octane sport. The …
The Ikorodu District Society of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has officially inaugurated Mr. Samuel Ayeni as its 12th chairman, with a call on members to continue …
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Stanbic Pledges UGX1 Trillion for Youth and Women Enterprises
The conversation about Africa’s future took the spotlight as top leaders from business, finance, academia and government gathered in Kampala for the Investor Roundtable Summit organised by the Makerere University …
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Uganda Pushes Digital Tax Stamps to Tackle Counterfeits
Uganda is stepping up its fight against counterfeit goods and tax evasion with the use of Digital Tax Stamps (DTS), a system introduced in 2019 to track products, improve revenue …
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Concord International Hotel Set To Redefine Luxury Hospitality In Yaoundé
A new landmark is rising on the hillside of Olezoa in Yaoundé, Cameroon’s capital city. The Concord International Hotel, backed by the Mutual Fund of Treasury Staff (Mutresor), is nearing …
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Dangote Refinery Exports Petrol to US as Marketers Still Depend on Imports
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has exported its first shipment of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to the United States, even as Nigerian fuel marketers continue to rely …