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Economy & Finance

Nigeria’s Foreign Trade via Maritime Surges 91% to N130.8 Trillion in 2024

Foreign Trade Through Maritime Hits N130.8 Trillion in 2024 Nigeria’s foreign trade through maritime transport ...

  • 27 March 2025
  • Business
Zenith Bank

Zenith Bank Partners with OracleFS to Upgrade Core Banking Systems

Major Digital Transformation for Leading West African Lender Zenith Bank, one of Anglophone West Africa’s ...

  • 27 March 2025
  • Business
Standard Bank expands into West Africa

Standard Bank Expands into West Africa with Côte d’Ivoire Office

Major Expansion Strategy Targets Francophone Africa Standard Bank of South Africa has launched a strategic ...

  • 27 March 2025
  • Business
Emma Metieh Glassco

Liberia’s Fisheries Director General Chief Sues Government Over Suspension at ECOWAS Court

Emma Metieh Glassco, Director General of Liberia’s National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA), has filed ...

  • 26 March 2025
  • Economy & Finance
Kenya Airways profit

Kenya Airways Reports First Profit in Over a Decade, Driven by Forex Gains

Kenya Airways Profit Marks a Major Turnaround After a Decade of Losses Kenya Airways has ...

  • 26 March 2025
  • Africa

UK to Increase Visa Fees in 2025, Affecting Travelers, Students, and Workers

UK to Raise Visa Fees in 2025—Here’s What You Need to Know The United Kingdom ...

  • 26 March 2025
  • Economy & Finance
EFCC arraigns Chinese nationals

EFCC Arraigns Two Chinese Nationals, Nigerian Over N3.4bn Cyber Fraud

EFCC Arraigns Two Chinese Nationals, Nigerian Over N3.4bn Cyber Fraud The Economic and Financial Crimes ...

  • 26 March 2025
  • Economy & Finance
China-U.S. trade relations

China Reassures U.S. and European CEOs Amid Rising Tariff Tensions

China Seeks Foreign Investment Amid Tariff War with U.S. China has reassured top executives from ...

  • 25 March 2025
  • Business
Benin Republic and Togo electricity

Benin Republic and Togo Owe Nigeria $8.84 Million for Electricity Supplied in Q4 2024

Benin Republic and Togo Owe Nigeria $8.84 Million for Electricity Supplied in Q4 2024 The ...

  • 25 March 2025
  • Benin
Africa’s first AI factory

Africa’s First AI Factory Powered by Nvidia to Launch in 2025

Africa’s First AI Factory Powered by Nvidia to Launch in 2025 Africa’s first AI factory ...

  • 25 March 2025
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