China has criticised the decision by the United States President, Donald Trump, to impose 100 per cent tariffs on all Chinese goods, describing the move as “hypocritical” and harmful to …
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CIB Kenya targets SMEs with digital banking and trade finance expansion
Commercial International Bank (CIB) Kenya is setting its sights on reshaping the country’s banking landscape through a digital-first approach and innovative lending models that focus on small businesses and regional …
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Nigeria’s Petrol Import Falls to Eight-Year Low Amid Refining Reforms
Nigeria’s importation of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, has fallen to its lowest level in eight years as local refining capacity and government reforms continue to reshape the …
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CPPE Urges FG to Boost Agriculture, Manufacturing and Trade to Turn Growth Into Jobs
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has called on the Federal Government to urgently step up interventions in agriculture, manufacturing, construction, real estate, and trade in order …
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Nigeria to Showcase Investment Opportunities at Türkiye-Africa Business and Economic Forum 2025
Nigeria will take a central role at the Türkiye-Africa Business and Economic Forum (TABEF) 2025 as the Chairman of the Nigeria-Türkiye Business Council (NTBC), Mr. Dele Oye, leads the country’s …
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Rwanda Bets on Lake Kivu Transport Projects to Boost Trade and Regional Connectivity
Rwanda is moving to strengthen its position as a logistics hub in East Africa by investing heavily in transport projects along Lake Kivu. The projects, which include the construction of …
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Botswana’s Economy Shrinks as Diamond Output Falls Sharply in Second Quarter
Botswana’s economy suffered a major setback in the second quarter of 2025 as output from its diamond sector, the backbone of the country’s revenue, dropped sharply, triggering the steepest contraction …
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Kenya’s Pay-TV Market Shrinks as Regulator Shifts to “Active Subscriptions”
he Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has introduced a new way of measuring television subscriptions, moving from cumulative sign-ups to “active subscriptions” — accounts that have generated revenue within the …
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Nigeria Spent N804bn on Arms Imports in Five Years Despite Push for Local Production
Nigeria has spent about N804.10 billion on arms and ammunition imports between 2020 and the second quarter of 2025, according to new data released by the National Bureau of Statistics …
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Shea Nut Export Ban : Economic Boon Or Risky Gamble?
Across northern Nigeria, the shea nut harvest season has always been a quiet but vital part of local economies. Women and farmers in villages across Zamfara, Sokoto, and Niger states …