Ghana’s investment profile in 2024 has revealed a clear imbalance, with the bulk of projects concentrated in the Greater Accra Region. Out of 140 registered projects last year, 115 were …
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Dangote Refinery Exports Petrol to US as Marketers Still Depend on Imports
by Joy Radarrby Joy RadarrThe Dangote Petroleum Refinery has exported its first shipment of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to the United States, even as Nigerian fuel marketers continue to rely …
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Uganda Equity Bank in Fort Portal has renewed its promise to empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), describing them as the backbone of Uganda’s economy and a vital driver of …
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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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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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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. …