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Tag: Nigeria
AfCFTA to boost remittances by making cross-border transactions cheaper
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has potential to increase cross-border remittances by migrants, according to a new report by World Bank, even as ... Read More
Africa’s food security: Nigeria, Egypt impacted by rising agri-commodities, fertilizer prices
The Russian invasion of Ukraine and Moscow’s withdrawal in July from the Black Sea Grain Initiative has driven up global food and commodity prices, severely ... Read More
Nigeria secures $13bn oil and gas investment
Nigeria has successfully attracted a total of $13 billion in investment commitments in its oil and gas sector from major international energy companies, according to ... Read More
Nigeria, South Africa are world’s most crypto-savvy nations — global survey
Two African countries — Nigeria and South Africa — have been listed among the most crypto-savvy countries in the world, according to a new 2023 ... Read More
Nigeria court dismisses bid to challenge election results, upholding Bola Tinubu’s victory
A Nigerian appeals court Wednesday (6 September) dismissed a petition by the opposition Labor Party challenging the legitimacy of President Bola Tinubu's victory in the ... Read More
Morocco leads Africa’s aviation renaissance -Forbes report
Morocco is one of three African countries driving expansion in private, commercial, and military aviation, presenting lucrative opportunities on a global scale, according to a ... Read More
BRICS currency ‘ridiculous’ idea as China, India disagree even on group’s expansion — economist
A BRICS currency replacing U.S dollar is a ‘ridiculous’ idea, says the top economist who named the group — especially in light of the fact ... Read More
Nigeria: nationwide strike suspended after talks between labour unions and president
Nigerian workers have suspended nationwide protests against a fuel subsidy removal and the rising cost of living following a meeting between union leaders with President ... Read More
Niger’s deposed ex-president calls on West for help, as junta threatens to respond to any ‘aggression’
Elected Niger President Mohamed Bazoum has called on "the US government and the entire international community to help us restore our constitutional order,” as the ... Read More
Junta in Niger names Cabinet including civilians
Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani, leader of the National Council for the Safeguarding of the Country, the name of the junta in power in Niger since July ... Read More