Kenya’s trade relationship with China has continued to grow, but figures released for the first quarter of 2025 show that the balance remains heavily tilted in favour of Beijing. According …
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Nigeria Losing 400,000 Hectares of Forest Annually to Deforestation
Nigeria is losing about 400,000 hectares of forest every year to unchecked deforestation, a development that charcoal industry stakeholders say threatens both the sector and the country’s environmental commitments. The …
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BusinessEconomyEventsMiningSustainabilityTrade
Segilola Resources Reaffirms Ethical Sourcing Commitment
Segilola Resources Operating Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting ethical sourcing in Nigeria’s mining industry following its confirmation as a sponsor of the Gold and Gemstone Conference and Exhibition …
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Nigeria’s Manufacturing Sector Holds Key to Trade Growth, Experts Say
Nigeria needs to urgently reposition its manufacturing sector if it hopes to compete favourably in global trade and strengthen its non-oil economy. Recent data shows that manufacturing contributed only 9.62 …
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Propak West Africa Set to Open 12th Edition in Lagos with Focus on Innovation and Local Manufacturing
Propak West Africa has announced that its 12th edition will hold next week at the Landmark Centre, Lagos, bringing together industry leaders, manufacturers, and innovators to showcase new solutions in …
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Trade Group Seeks Transition Plan Before Shea Nut Export Ban
The Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics has urged the Federal Government to create a clear transition plan and consult widely with stakeholders before going ahead with its ban on …
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BankingEconomyFinanceSouthern AfricaTrade
RBM Introduces Export Proceeds Exemption for Forex Stability
The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has announced that it will exempt certain companies from the mandatory conversion of export proceeds under its newly issued repatriation of export proceeds directive. …
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NGX Boss Highlights Nigeria-Brazil Capital Market Opportunities During Tinubu’s Visit
The Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group), Mr. Temi Popoola, has said that capital markets will play a central role in boosting trade …
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DHL express and Fedex: Which is the ideal shipping service in Nigeria
In Nigeria’s fast-growing logistics market, two international names dominate conversations around courier and shipping services — DHL Express and FedEx. Both companies have decades of global experience, strong reputations, and …
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Zimbabwe Plans Major Support for SMEs in 2026
The Government of Zimbabwe has unveiled a new strategy to boost the growth and transformation of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in 2026, with clear plans to provide training, …