Africa’s air cargo industry recorded the steepest drop in global demand in March 2025, with a 13.4 per cent year-on-year decline, according to data released by the International Air Transport …
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NASSI Partners Dangote Group to Boost Investment in Nasarawa State
The Nasarawa State Chapter of the Nigeria Association of Small-Scale Industrialists (NASSI) has entered into a partnership with Dangote Industries Limited to explore new investment opportunities and boost industrial development …
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Petrol Landing Cost Hits N870 as Dangote Refinery Price Pressures Fuel Importers
The landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, has now risen to an average of N870 per litre, according to data from the Major Energies Marketers Association …
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Headline: Customs Seize Sex Drugs, Expired Food, and Drones Worth N921 Million at Apapa Port
The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted 11 containers loaded with unregistered sex enhancement drugs, expired food items, drones, and other banned products at the Apapa Port in Lagos. The total …
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Afreximbank Launches $3bn Credit Line to Support Fuel Imports Across Africa, Caribbean
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has launched a $3 billion revolving credit facility to help buyers across Nigeria, Africa, and the Caribbean access refined petroleum products from within the continent. …
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Trump’s Tariff War Shakes African Economies, Sparks Fresh Push for Trade Alternatives
The recent trade decision by United States President Donald Trump is now causing serious economic pressure across Africa. President Trump, under his “Liberation Day” trade policy, has introduced fresh tariffs …
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WTO Warns of Sharp Drop in Global Trade Amid Trump Tariff Uncertainty
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has issued a fresh warning that global trade is facing a serious setback in 2025, with North America expected to take the biggest hit. In …
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US report calls out Nigeria’s trade barriers, port corruption
The United States government has criticised Nigeria for delaying the approval of import permits for American agricultural products. In its 2025 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers, the …
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African financial markets are currently facing a challenging situation, influenced by both global and local factors. There is growing uncertainty in the global economy, as well as domestic political tensions …
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South Africa’s Rand Falls Slightly as Investors Worry Over Tariffs and Political Tension
South Africa’s currency, the rand, started Thursday morning on the back foot, as global and local uncertainties kept investors cautious. By 6:35am GMT, the rand was trading at 18.8550 against …