The Senior Executive Vice President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Denys Denya, has warned that new threats are emerging against Africa’s development and economic independence, similar to the resistance …
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Jobberman Report Shows Most Nigerian Employers Exclude Marginalised Groups from Jobs
A new report by Jobberman Nigeria has revealed that nearly 9 out of 10 employers in Nigeria do not include marginalised groups in their recruitment process. This development has raised …
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NSIA Launches $50bn Pan-African Investment Platform to Drive Infrastructure, Agriculture, and Climate Projects by 2030
The Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has introduced a new continental investment platform with a target of raising $50 billion in blended finance to support infrastructure, agriculture, and climate-resilient initiatives …
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to sign four major tax reform bills into law on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The signing marks a …
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Nigeria’s Eurobond Yields Drop to Two-Month Low as Oil Prices Rise
Yields on Nigeria’s Eurobonds have fallen to their lowest point in two months, following a rise in global oil prices and renewed confidence from international investors. This development is seen …
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Ghana’s Economy at Risk If Global Gold Prices Fall
A sharp drop in global gold prices could weaken Ghana’s foreign reserves and destabilise the cedi, UK-based research firm Fitch Solutions has warned in a new economic outlook. According to …
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PanAfGeo+ Trains Over 1,750 African Mining Experts
The Pan African Geology Programme (PanAfGeo+) has trained more than 1,750 mining professionals from 54 African countries, playing a key role in helping to grow the mining sector across the …
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City Power, Eskom Settle R4 Billion Electricity Debt Dispute with Major Write-Off
South Africa’s electricity landscape may soon breathe easier after Johannesburg electricity distributor, City Power, and national utility Eskom finally reached an agreement over a long-standing billing and debt dispute worth …
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Uganda Empowers 1,417 Jua-Kali Workers With Toolkits to Boost Formal Jobs
The Government of Uganda has given out business toolkits and equipment to 66 groups working in the informal sector, also known as the Jua-Kali sector. The handover event was held …
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Justice sector officials in Togo have undergone fresh training aimed at fighting corruption within the court and prison systems. The two-day capacity-building programme took place in Lomé on June 19 …