The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has raised alarm that the recent threat of possible military action against Nigeria by the President of the United States, Donald …
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MAN Applauds Nigeria’s Removal from FATF Grey List, Says Move to Boost Manufacturing Sector
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has commended the removal of Nigeria from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, describing it as a major boost for the country’s …
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Nigeria, Stellar Steel Sign $400 Million Deal
The Federal Government has signed a landmark $400 million joint strategic cooperation agreement with Stellar Steel Company Limited to establish a state-of-the-art steel plant in Ewekoro, Ogun State, in a …
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Lagos Free Zone Touted as Prime Destination for Nordic Investors in Nigeria’s Expanding Economy
The Lagos Free Zone (LFZ), Nigeria’s first private special economic zone developed by Tolaram, has been described as one of the most attractive destinations for Nordic investors seeking long-term opportunities …
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Mahama Arrives China for State Visit, to Attend Global Women Leaders’ Meeting
President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana and his wife, First Lady Mrs Lordina Mahama, have arrived in Beijing, China, for a state visit at the invitation of Chinese President Xi …
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The Chairman of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), Adebayo Ogunlesi, has expressed strong confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ongoing economic reforms, describing them as a solid foundation for renewed international …
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Nigeria Attracts $5.64bn in Q1 2025 as Banking Sector Leads Capital Inflows
Nigeria recorded a strong rise in foreign capital inflows in the first quarter of 2025, attracting a total of $5.64 billion. The latest capital importation report released by the National …
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Ghana Debt Falls as Stocks Attract Foreign Investors
Foreign investors pulled back sharply from Ghana’s debt market in 2024, cutting their holdings to GH¢13.4 billion by December, compared to GH¢17.5 billion a year earlier, according to the Bank …
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Nigeria Risks Losing N1.6 Trillion Annually as Port Activity Declines
A maritime research group, Sea Empowerment Research Centre (SEREC), has raised alarm over Nigeria’s declining port activities, warning that the country could lose as much as N1.6 trillion every year …
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Shoprite Moves to Exit More African Markets Amid Economic Hurdles
Shoprite Holdings, Africa’s largest supermarket chain, is gradually winding down operations in more African countries as it shifts attention back to its core market in South Africa. According to analysts …