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Economic Recovery and Growth Plan means investing in Nigerians – Osinbajo

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says investing in Nigerians is a major pillar of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration’s Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP). Senior Special Assistant to the President on.

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Ghana cocoa farmers harness the law to save forests, boost yields

A policy that grants farmers ownership of timber trees on cocoa farms in Ghana could help boost yields and curb deforestation, according to government officials and an industry group. Trees.

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Qatar and Gambia sign grant agreement worth $3m

Qatar and Gambia have signed a grant agreement worth $3m at the Embassy of Qatar in Banjul to promote transitional justice, the rule of law and the establishment of a.

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Everest accelerates blockchain tech in Nigeria, Rwanda and Kenya

Everest, a biometry-based, value transfer company, and 1000 Alternatives, a leader in social impact development, have announced a new partnership created to accelerate blockchain innovation and spur economic development in.

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GSMA rural connectivity fund targets Ghana, Uganda

The GSMA has launched a new Innovation Fund for Rural Connectivity, aimed at expanding digital inclusion through innovative new technology solutions for connecting unserved rural communities. The Fund is backed.

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Blackstone unveils new energy company focusing on North Africa

Private Equity Funds managed by Blackstone has announced a partnership with an experienced management team, led by Sameh Shenouda, the former Head of Infrastructure Equity Investments at CDC Group, the.

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Turkish textile-garment firms to invest in Ghana

Following a series of sideline meetings of the Turkey-Africa Economic and Business Forum between a Ghanaian delegation and Turkish investors, some textile-garment manufacturing giants from the latter will expand their.

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[Kenya] Nestle factory water conservation initiatives deliver payoffs

Food and beverage company Nestle has recorded a 50 per cent reduction in the consumption of water per ton of product for the last three years at its Nairobi factory,.

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Tunisia: 76 mln euro from African Development Bank

The board of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a loan worth 75 million euros and a donation of one million euros for Tunisia to fund the first phase.

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Africa Forum to advance trade and investment in the continent

The Ministry of Investment and International Cooperation of Egypt and COMESA Regional Investment Agency have confirmed dates for the Africa 2018, a high-level forum offering participants an unparalleled platform for.

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