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Nigeria Required $410b in Energy Investment – VP Osinbajo

If Nigerians are to enjoy the recommended 1000 kilowatts hours per year, the country must attract at least 400 billion dollars by 2025. This is according to Vice President, Yemi.

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Egypt, Kuwait Sign $2.5 Million Railway to Sudan Deal

Egypt and Kuwait have agreed to collaborate on the construction of a train connecting Egypt and Sudan. The $2.5 million deal was inked by Egypt’s Ministry of International Cooperation and.

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MTN gets approval to offer banking services in Nigeria

Nigerian regulators have given South African telecommunications giant, MTN, the go-ahead to run a conventional commercial bank. The telco disclosed this in a notice to the investing public through the.

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World Bank to finance four projects worth $495 million in Senegal

The World Bank said on Tuesday it has signed deals to finance four projects in Senegal worth a total of $495 million to help improve education, electricity, economic development and.

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Visa Opens First Innovation Studio in Africa to Advance Future Payment Solutions

Global digital payments giant Visa has opened an innovation studio in Kenya, the first in Africa, to expand its reach in the region. The studio will bring together developers, Visa’s.

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Digital Infrastructure Firm, Equinix Expands into Africa with $320M MainOne Acquisition

Equinix, the world’s digital infrastructure firm, has announced the completion of its $320 million acquisition of West African data centre and connectivity solutions provider MainOne, marking the start of the.

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Ghana Approves Tax on Electronic Payments

Ghana’s parliament approved a new 1.5% tax on electronic payments, known as the “e-levy,” amidst opposition protest.

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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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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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UAE and Mauritius Sign Agreement to Enhance Central Bank Co-Operation

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and the Bank of Mauritius (BoM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in key areas of central banking and to.

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