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World Bank Commits $440m to Strengthen Egypt’s Railway Safety and Service Quality

In efforts to improve the quality of railway safety and services in Egypt, the World Bank has approved a $440 million loan to support the country’s initiatives towards enhancing its.

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and the World Trade Organisation …A Boon for the Global Economy

By Walcott Aganu After diplomatic horse-trading, the new head of the World Trade Organisation has been confirmed – former Nigerian finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. Following South Korean Trade Minister Yoo.

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AfCTA – Nigeria Export Requirements

By Walcott Aganu The AfCFTA presents an obvious and critical response to Africa’s developmental challenges, having the potential to enable African countries to boost intra-Africa trade significantly and to improve.

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Startup Studio 1888EC Partners with Mastercard Foundation to Attract Tourist

Recognizing that a significant part of Ethiopia’s economy is dependent on travel, tourism, leisure and hospitality, Startup studio 1888EC, a unique and innovative establishment enters into partnership with the Mastercard Foundation.

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Nigeria To Partner With Foreign Companies To Boost Gas Supply

Nigeria is set to receive an increase in gas supply as Savannah Energy has agreed a new gas sales understanding with Mulak Energy Limited, a member of the Mansour Group,.

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The Role of Foreign Trade in Economic Growth

The role of foreign trade in economic growth, poverty alleviation and fostering mutual co-operation between nations cannot be overemphasized. According to the World Bank (2019), world exports of goods and.

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10 Fascinating Reasons to Invest in Africa

By Walcott Aganu Talks and assumptions about Africa are shifting from deficits” and gaps to conversation about opportunities, prospects, ventures and creativity. With a fast-growing youth population, urbanization is expected.

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Taking advantage of Africa’s new Markets and new Opportunities – looking beyond the safari

Right from the days of African independence to the turn of the 21st century, developed countries’ economic engagement with developing countries was largely limited to the provision of humanitarian and.

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ICC, Africa investor launch global eTrade partnership to digitize five million SMEs in Africa

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and Africa Investor (Ai) are uniting to launch a digitally enabled eTrade initiative to empower the digitisation of 5,000,000 micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises.

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Sam Ogrih Receives the Nigeria Int’l Housing Award

…Conferred with the Real Estate CEO of the Year The Nigeria Housing Advocacy Network, (NHAN) organizers of the annual Nigeria International Housing Award, have presented the award of CEO of.

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