ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has announced major diplomatic achievements over the past nine months, describing its performance as a significant step forward in protecting and …
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Ethiopian Government Issues 40 Permits to Foreign Firms in Retail and Trade Sectors
The Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC) has announced the approval of 40 foreign investment permits in the retail, wholesale, import, and export sectors—sectors that were previously closed to foreign investors. Mr. …
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AfDB President Adesina Calls for Stronger Investment Bridges Between Africa and Global Markets
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has again made a strong case for increased global investment in Africa, saying the continent remains one of …
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Business and EconomyEnergyLibyaNorth AfricaPolitics
Libya Set to Launch First Oil Exploration Bid in 17 Years
Libya has announced plans to hold its first oil exploration bidding round in nearly two decades, a major step towards reviving its energy sector. The announcement was made on Monday …
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Banking, Finance & InvestmentDevelopmentEconomyINVESTMENTNigeriaWestern Africa
JP Morgan Eyes Merchant Banking Expansion in Nigeria
JP Morgan is set to expand its footprint in Nigeria by upgrading its Lagos representative office into a full-fledged business branch. The US banking giant plans to apply for a …
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BusinessEnergyFinance & ServicesInsuranceINVESTMENTNigeriaWestern Africa
AfrexInsure Partners with Oando to Strengthen Investment Protection
AfrexInsure, the speciality insurance subsidiary of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has onboarded Oando Plc as a strategic partner to protect the bank’s investment in Oando’s operations in Nigeria through …
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Reps Pass Bill to Grant Nigerian Citizenship to Foreign Investors
The House of Representatives has passed a bill that will allow foreign investors to acquire Nigerian citizenship, a move aimed at attracting more investment into the country. The bill, which …
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Egyptian Business Landscape Shifts as Reforms Drive Foreign Investment and Market Growth
Egypt’s economic reforms are gaining traction as the country intensifies efforts to attract foreign direct investment and stabilize its financial ecosystem. The Central Bank’s currency adjustments, along with government-driven manufacturing …
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AFRICA NEWSBanking, Finance & InvestmentNigeria
Foreign investment may decline over FTSE downgrade
by Editorby EditorSome capital market stakeholders have stated that Foreign Portfolio Investments in Nigeria’s equity market will further reduce following the downgrade of the country by rating agency, FTSE. FTSE in its …
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Morocco’s ambassador to Makes it’s Largest Foreign Investments in Nigeria
Morocco’s ambassador to Nigeria Moha Ou Ali Tagma has emphasized the importance of Moroccan-Nigerian cooperation, highlighting the two countries’ determination to work in different fields. In an interview with Nigerian …