Africa’s digital economy is on fire. In cities like Lagos, Nairobi, Johannesburg, Accra, and Cairo, a new wave of entrepreneurs is turning mobile phones, internet access, and social media into …
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Uganda Airlines Launches Nigeria–East/Southern Africa Air Cargo Corridor to Boost AfCFTA Trade for Nigerian Exporters
Uganda Airlines has launched a new air cargo corridor connecting Nigeria to East and Southern Africa, aiming to facilitate Nigerian exports into the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) market. …
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Kalinda, Iradukunda Urge African Youth to Embrace Regional Trade and Break Colonial Borders
Senate President François-Xavier Kalinda has called on African youth to take full advantage of the growing regional trade opportunities across the continent, urging them to break free from colonial-era thinking …
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World Bank Flags Nigeria’s Weak FDI Performance as Afreximbank Pushes for African-Led Investment
Nigeria’s foreign direct investment (FDI) has continued to perform below expectations, with the World Bank revealing that the country attracted less than one per cent of its GDP in FDI …
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Pick n Pay Narrows Loss, Targets Break-Even by 2028 as Turnaround Begins
South African retail giant Pick n Pay has reported a significantly smaller loss before tax for its full-year results, signalling early signs of recovery as the company pushes forward with …
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Nigeria’s Rice Industry in Crisis as Farmers Blame Cheap Imports, Insecurity, and Poor Government Support
Rice farmers across Nigeria have raised a serious alarm over what they describe as the collapse of the country’s rice industry. They blame the shutdown of local rice mills, job …
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Africa Rallies Around Digital Trade at Inaugural AfCFTA Digital Trade Forum in Lusaka
The Inaugural AfCFTA Digital Trade Forum, held from May 8–10, 2025, in Lusaka, Zambia, has set the stage for the continent’s operational phase of a unified digital single market, with …
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Dangote Group Partners with Niger State to Boost Rice Production, Launches Multi-Billion Naira Rice Mill Project
The Dangote Group has launched a multi-billion naira agricultural partnership with the Niger State Government, marking a significant step towards enhancing rice production and securing food self-sufficiency in Nigeria. Announced …
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Innoson Boss Backs Nigeria-First Policy, Says It Will Revive Local Industry and Attract Global Investors
Founder of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company Ltd (IVM), Chief Innocent Chukwuma, CON, has applauded the Federal Government’s newly approved Nigeria-First policy, stating that it has the potential to transform Nigeria’s …
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Shopify Plus vs. BigCommerce Enterprise: The Better Platform for Scaling Global E-commerce
For any seasoned e-commerce professional, the platform decision impacts the very foundation of your digital empire. In 2025, with global markets more interconnected and competitive than ever, choosing the right …