In a candid assessment of urban spending, young professionals in Lagos have identified what they believe are the city’s most overpriced services. …
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Africa: Chinese Investors Launch Multi-Billion Shilling Initiative to Modernize Kenyan Agriculture
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsIn a major boost to Kenya’s agricultural transformation agenda, a consortium of Chinese investors has unveiled a multi-billion shilling investment plan aimed …
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Africa: London Mayor Sadiq Khan Embarks on African Tour to Boost UK Ties with Lagos, Accra, and More
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsAs part of efforts to deepen the United Kingdom’s relationship with Africa, London Mayor Sadiq Khan will visit four major cities—Lagos, Accra, …
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News: Saudi Arabia Deepens African Ties with a Promise of $25 Billion Investment Push and Diplomatic Expansion
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsIn a bold move to strengthen its footprint across the African continent, Saudi Arabia has announced plans to invest $25 billion and …
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Africa: Nigerian Banks, UBA, GTBank and Wema Restore International Spending on Naira Cards After Long Hiatus
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsIn a move signaling increased confidence in the foreign exchange market, three major Nigerian banks—UBA, Wema Bank, and GTBank—have resumed international transactions …
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News: South Africa, Nigeria, Congo Leads As Intra-African Trade Hits $220.3 Billion in 2024, Up 12.4% After Challenging Year
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsIntra-African trade is showing strong signs of recovery, recording a 12.4% growth in 2024 to reach a total value of $220.3 billion. …
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News: Nigeria Leads West Africa in Intra-African Trade with $18.4 Billion in 2024 — Afreximbank
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsNigeria emerged as West Africa’s top performer in intra-African trade for 2024, recording a total trade volume of $18.4 billion, according to …
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Africa: Ethiopia Signs $3 Billion Fertilizer Deal with Nigeria’s Dangote to Boost Local Production and Cut Imports
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsEthiopia has finalized a $3 billion agreement with Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote to establish a major fertilizer manufacturing plant in the Somali …
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News: Nigeria’s Access Bank Strengthens East Africa Presence by Acquiring Tanzania’s Standard Chartered Retail Operations
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsAccess Bank, one of Nigeria’s leading banks, has acquired Standard Chartered Tanzania’s Consumer, Private, and Business Banking (CPBB) business, deepening its expansion …
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News: Breaking Trade Barriers Key to Unlocking $500 Billion Potential in West Africa, says Okonjo-Iweala
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsSpeaking at the ECOWAS Investment Forum in Abuja, World Trade Organisation (WTO) Director-General Ngozi Okonjo‑Iweala emphasized that regional trade barriers are severely limiting …