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Niger and Benin Republic Join Forces to Boost Industrial Zone Development
The government of Niger State is preparing to implement a sustainable development framework modeled after the Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone in the Republic of Benin, targeting...

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Politics Today
1 month ago1 month ago

The government of Niger State is preparing to implement a sustainable development framework modeled after the Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone in the Republic of Benin, targeting the Special Agro-Processing Zone located at Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport in Minna. This move comes in the wake of Governor Umaru Bago’s recent visit to Benin, aimed at strengthening...

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UNGA Spotlight: NEPZA Invites US Investors to Unlock Opportunities in Nigeria’s Free Trade Zones
The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has called on the American Business Council, the US Chamber of Commerce, the Africa-US Chamber of Commerce, and...

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Politics Today
1 month ago1 month ago

The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has called on the American Business Council, the US Chamber of Commerce, the Africa-US Chamber of Commerce, and other key development partners to tap into the vast commercial potential offered by Nigeria’s Special Economic Zones. Dr. Olufemi Ogunyemi, NEPZA’s Managing Director, emphasized this during his presentation titled ‘Free...

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Tinubu Urges Africa to Stop Exporting Raw Materials and Build Thriving Manufacturing Industries
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has advocated for a fundamental restructuring of the global financial systems that oversee Africa’s mineral wealth. He emphasized the urgent need...

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Politics Today
1 month ago1 month ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has advocated for a fundamental restructuring of the global financial systems that oversee Africa’s mineral wealth. He emphasized the urgent need for African countries to independently fund their mineral industries and take command of the continent’s role within international supply chains for these resources. “Firstly, I call on African nations to...

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US Commits to Taking Bold Action to Boost Argentina’s Economy | Business and Economy
US Treasury Secretary signals potential interventions to stabilise Argentina amid sharp asset selloff. Published On 23 Sep 202523 Sep 2025 Click here to share on...

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International News
1 month ago1 month ago

US Treasury Secretary signals potential interventions to stabilise Argentina amid sharp asset selloff. Published On 23 Sep 202523 Sep 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share The administration of US President Donald Trump has expressed readiness to intervene in Argentina’s financial turmoil as the nation faces intense market instability. Scott Bessent, the...

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Rising Imports and Inflation Pose Major Threats to Auto Manufacturing Growth
The Nigerian automotive sector is currently grappling with considerable challenges, as the surge in imported foreign vehicles combined with soaring inflation threatens the advancement of...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

The Nigerian automotive sector is currently grappling with considerable challenges, as the surge in imported foreign vehicles combined with soaring inflation threatens the advancement of indigenous vehicle manufacturing and assembly operations. Industry leaders have voiced apprehensions that these issues could derail government initiatives aimed at fostering local automotive production, curbing unemployment, and driving economic progress....

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Manufacturers Celebrate as 4% Free On Board Import Fee Gets Suspended
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has expressed its appreciation to the federal government and the Minister of Finance & Coordinating Minister for the Economy,...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has expressed its appreciation to the federal government and the Minister of Finance & Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun, following the recent halt of the reinstated four percent Free-on-Board (FOB) levy on imports, which was set to take effect on August 4, 2025. Segun Ajayi-Kadir, MAN’s director-general,...

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UAE and Angola Join Forces to Strengthen Partnership Across Key Sectors
UAE and Angola Reinforce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Economic and Developmental Progress in Africa In a recent high-level meeting, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan,...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

UAE and Angola Reinforce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Economic and Developmental Progress in Africa In a recent high-level meeting, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and João Manuel Lourenço, President of Angola, reiterated their dedication to expanding and intensifying bilateral cooperation. Their discussions centered on enhancing economic collaboration,...

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Lagos Aims to Supercharge Economy with Leather Exports Expected to Rake in N387.5 Billion Annually – Sanwo-Olu
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has revealed that Lagos is projected to earn around N387.5 billion annually in export revenue from its newly established Industrial Leather Hub...

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Opinion
2 months ago2 months ago

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has revealed that Lagos is projected to earn around N387.5 billion annually in export revenue from its newly established Industrial Leather Hub once it operates at full scale. This initiative represents a major advancement for Lagos’ leather sector, elevating the state’s status as a prominent contributor to the international leather export industry.

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