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West African Leaders Set Deadlines for Coup-Hit States

West Africa’s leading political and economic bloc said on Friday it would give Mali’s military transitional government 12 to 16 months to arrange elections and offered Guinea’s ruling junta a.

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African Management Institute Launches New Francophone Learning Programmes for Senegal and West Africa

The African Management Institute (AMI) (www.AfricanManagers.org), the continent’s leader in business and management training, recently launched a new series of francophone learning programmes to support the growth of small enterprises.

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MainOne Announces Expansion of Fiber Optic Network Facility

MainOne, West Africa’s leading connectivity and data centre solutions provider, has announced the expansion of its fibre optic network infrastructure to the Lagos Free Zone in Lekki. The firm, in.

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World Bank Sells First ‘Rhino’ Bond to Help South Africa’s Conservation Efforts

The World Bank has issued the world’s first wildlife conservation bond, raising $150 million to help efforts to increase the endangered black rhino population in South Africa, the bank said.

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Nigeria’s President Proposes Improved Tax Revenue for Citizens

By Fumnaya Ijeh President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has proposed improved tax revenue for the country which will not necessarily impose new tax rates on citizens.

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Introducing the 22 African Women Who Have Served as Head of State

Johannesburg, South Africa, March 29, 2022 – / The role that women should play in shaping Africa’s present and future was a key theme from speakers of the Women Heads.

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CBN Governor Restates Commitment to Building Strong Financial System

By Omowumi Odesomi The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele has reiterated his commitment to ensuring a robust monetary policy and fighting inflation which is now.

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United Nations International Development Organization (UNIDO) and the European Investment Bank to enhance cooperation on promoting inclusive and sustainable industrial development

UNIDO and EIB sign a Joint Declaration to strengthen cooperation; Focus on the circular economy, clean energy, climate change action and access to finance; with Initial focus on Africa, Caribbean.

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Nigeria Eyes Fertilizer Exports with $2.5 Billion Plant

Nigeria is eyeing global exports of fertilizer after the launch of Dangote’s $2.5 billion plants, a facility that the nation’s leader said would contribute to the global supply amid the.

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Report Warns That Climate Risks Could Cost Ghana’s Transport Sector $3.9 Billion

A new report estimates that by 2050 climate risks could cause damage worth $3.9 billion in Ghana’s transport sector. But the report also offers a roadmap that could prevent the.

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