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Nigeria Is Third Largest Mobile Phones Market in the World – Minister for the Economy, Dr. Okonjo-Iweala

Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Dr. Okonjo-Iweala has said Nigeria is the largest mobile phones market in the world. Okonjo-Iweala disclosed this in Ilorin during the.

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Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan Signs N4.964 Trillion 2014 Budget

The coordinating minister for the economy and minister of finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, yesterday refuted claims by the leadership of the Nigerian Army and other security agencies that poor funding.

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Egypt Presidential Elections: Voting Begins

Egyptians have begun voting in a two-day presidential election after three years of political turmoil which has seen hundreds killed in clashes. Polling stations opened on Monday morning across the.

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South Sudan crisis: Donors pledge $600m at conference

The conflict in South Sudan has left people with little access to food Donors including the US and the UK have pledged more than $600m (£360m; 440m euros) in aid.

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ICC gives Congo warlord Germain Katanga 12 years jail term

The International Criminal Court has sentenced ex-Congolese militia leader Germain Katanga to 12 years in prison for aiding and abetting war crimes. Katanga was found guilty in March, only the.

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Kenya to Spend Millions in Tourism Recovery

The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is set to spend Sh200 million in the sector’s recovery plan amidst travel advisories from key markets among them the United States, United Kingdom, Australia.

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US Commerce Secretary Canvasses For Investment In Nigeria

US Secretary of Commerce, Penny Pritzker has called for more US investment in Nigeria as she leads 20 American companies on an energy business development trade mission to West Africa.

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Africa Attracts Increased Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Despite Growing Insecurity – Report

Emerging economies continuously need Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for sustainable growth and development, with governments having recognized the importance of flow of financial capital in economies of countries, now making.

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Football legend Patrick Vieira and Western Union Lends Support To UNICEF Education Project In Senegal

   Global money transfer service, Western Union, has partnered former French national soccer team captain, Patrick Vieira, to lend support to UNICEF’s projects in schools within Dakar, Senegal’s capital city. Such.

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The numbers that shows Africa is growing with entrepreneurial spirit

Entrepreneur Regina Agyare is the founder of Soronko Solutions, a Ghanaian software development company.   STORY HIGHLIGHTS Experts say Africa has to rely on small businesses to provide employment The.

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