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Nigeria enforces a yearly levy on expatriate employees

Nigeria has introduced a compulsory yearly levy for companies hiring foreign workers, charging $15,000 for directors and $10,000 for other employees. The aim is to prompt foreign companies to hire more Nigerians. Diplomatic mission staff and government officials are exempt. President Bola Tinubu has cautioned against misusing the levy to deter investors. He stressed the […]

EU-Italy Africa investment plan faces civil society backlash

Italy and the European Union have announced €1.2 billion in new investments across Africa, aimed at boosting infrastructure, digital connectivity, and climate-resilient agriculture, though many question the true motives behind the ambitious investment plan. The deals, co-led by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, form part of Meloni’s […]

Covid-19: Morocco beefs up vaccine stockpile ahead of reopening of borders for travellers

Morocco continues to enhance its stockpile of vaccines against covid-19 as it prepares to reopen its borders for inbound/outbound commercial flights starting February 7. The North African Kingdom has received over the weekend additional 1.6 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine donated by the United States through Covax program. This new donation of Pfizer doses […]