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Nigerian Stock Exchange Records $213.5m Increase In Market Cap

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has recorded a N34 billion ($213.5 million) rise in its market capitalization, following positive returns on several blue chip stocks. Tuesday’s trading at the bourse.

Ethiopian government bans citizens from travelling abroad for work

Ethiopia’s government has temporarily banned its citizens from travelling abroad to look for work, the state-run Erta news agency reports. The foreign ministry was quoted as saying countless Ethiopians had.

5 Banks Control 78% Of Angola’s Banking Industry Asset Base – KPMG

A report by one of the world’s biggest four auditors KPMG, has revealed that five Angolan banks including the country’s apex bank – Central Bank of Angola – account for.

Investing in Nigeria’s Non-Oil Sectors of the Economy Forum

 The 2-day forum, which is supported by the Nigeria Ministry of the Federal Capital Territory and Megarice Nigeria Limited – an emerging Nigerian Agribusiness company, is focused on showcasing the.

President Goodluck Jonathan Leads Nigerian Delegation To Isreal For Holy Pilgrimage

According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), Reuben Abati, the President will also meet with President Shimon Peres, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and.

Muammar Gaddafi’s Former Military Palace To Become Public Park

Muammar Gaddafi’s former military barracks and compound in Tripoli will be converted into a public park, the Libyan government has announced. Ikram Bash Imam, the country’s tourism minister, said on.

World Bank plans universal access to banking facilities by 2020

*As Nigeria secures $1.4bn support At a major forum convened by the World Bank Group at the just concluded IMF/World Bank Group Annual Meetings in Washington DC, bankers, financial leaders.

Kenyan president excused from regular presence at ICC trial

The International Criminal Court has excused Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta from his “continuing presence” at his upcoming trial on charges of crimes against humanity. The excuse “is strictly for purposes.

Trial resumes for Egyptian former President Hosni Mubarak

The retrial of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak resumed behind closed doors Saturday, state-run MENA news agency reported. Former intelligence and national security officials took the stand in the hearing..