Tanzania and Malawi have finally agreed to end their trade dispute following weeks of escalating tensions and reciprocal import restrictions. The two countries, joined by South Africa which was also …
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Dangote Refinery, Marketers Clash Over Local Fuel Supply Claims
The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has rejected claims made by oil marketers that the refinery cannot meet Nigeria’s local fuel demand. Officials of the refinery told our correspondent that …
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Infrastructure, Poor Logistics Hindering AfCFTA Benefits for African Manufacturers – PAMA
A new report by the Pan-African Manufacturers Association (PAMA) has revealed that 34 per cent of Small and Medium-scale Industries (SMIs) across Africa consider poor infrastructure and weak logistics as …
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Snake Island Port Reaffirms Support for Nigeria’s Trade and Industrialisation Goals
Snake Island Port has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s trade expansion and industrialisation agenda, highlighting its role in enhancing port infrastructure, attracting investment, and driving economic development. The declaration …
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WACT-APM Terminals Begins 713m Drainage Project in Onne Community, Rivers State
The West Africa Container Terminal (WACT), operated by APM Terminals Nigeria, has commenced the construction of a 713-metre flood drainage system in Onne Community, located in Eleme Local Government Area …
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Rainoil Gas Opens New LPG Plant in Ore, Ondo State to Boost Clean Cooking Access
Rainoil Gas Limited, one of Nigeria’s fast-growing players in the downstream energy sector, has expanded its footprint with the commissioning of a new Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) plant in Ore, …
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Seplat Energy Boosts Production in Q1 2025, Hits 131,561 Barrels Daily, Reports $306.5m Operational Cash Flow
Seplat Energy has recorded a major leap in its hydrocarbon production, with average daily output reaching 131,561 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd) in the first quarter of 2025. …
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Gencos Urge President Tinubu to Fast-Track Meeting on N4.7tn Power Sector Debt
Electricity generation companies (Gencos) in Nigeria are calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently fix a date for the long-awaited meeting over the rising debt crisis in the power …
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Axxela Retains EcoVadis Gold Medal for 2025, Reinforces Leadership in Sustainable Business
Axxela Limited, a leading player in the gas and power sector across sub-Saharan Africa, has once again secured the prestigious Gold Medal in the 2025 EcoVadis Sustainability Rating. The company …
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Heidelberg Materials Records Strong Q1 Profits, Credits Growth in Africa
Heidelberg Materials, one of the world’s top cement producers, has started the 2025 financial year on a solid note, with better-than-expected earnings in the first quarter. The German company, which …