Uganda’s economy received a strong push in April as goods exports recorded their fastest growth in over a year, giving hope to the country’s trade outlook. According to official data …
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Court Hears Request for Bail in Fraud Case Against Billion Traders FX Founder and Wife
The Gasabo Intermediate Court in Rwanda resumed the high-profile fraud case involving Davis Manzi, founder of the online forex trading platform Billion Traders FX, and his wife, Sophie Akaliza, on …
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South African Macadamia Farmers Face U.S. Tariff Threat, Seek New Markets in India and Beyond.
South African macadamia nut farmers are bracing for a major economic shake-up as the United States considers implementing steep import tariffs that could significantly impact the country’s lucrative nut exports. …
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Ohuabunwa Criticises Government’s Lukewarm Trade Policy
Founder and former CEO of Neimeth Pharmaceutical, Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa, has criticised the Nigerian government for its slow and disinterested approach to trade and franchising, warning that the lack of …
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U.S. Pledges Bigger Trade, Investment Push in Nigeria
LAGOS, Nigeria – The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has announced a renewed American commitment to boosting trade, investment, and private sector collaboration with Nigeria, describing the country …
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Dollar Weakens Ahead of Key U.S.-China Trade Talks in London
The U.S. dollar fell against all major global currencies on Monday as market optimism sparked by a strong American jobs report was quickly overtaken by investor caution ahead of high-stakes …
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FG Partners Itana to Attract Global Tech Investors and Boost Digital Trade in Nigeria
The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has signed a fresh agreement with Itana, Nigeria’s first government-licensed digital economic zone operator. The aim is to boost digital trade, create …
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Manufacturers Push for Binding ‘Nigeria First’ Law, Call for Urgent Policy Action to Revive Sector
Key players in Nigeria’s manufacturing industry have renewed calls for decisive government action to unlock the country’s production potential, stressing that economic revival is impossible without strong policy frameworks, legal …
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Roche Diagnostics Establishes New Entity in Nigeria to Enhance Healthcare Access Across West Africa
Swiss healthcare company Roche Diagnostics has inaugurated a new legal entity in Nigeria, aiming to improve access to innovative healthcare and strengthen diagnostic capabilities across West Africa. The announcement was …
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US Replaces Aid with $13bn Investment in Nigeria, Targets Agriculture, Tech, and Infrastructure for Economic Growth
The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills Jr., has announced a strategic shift in U.S. engagement with Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa, moving from traditional aid to a focus on …