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Customs Harmonisation: Streamlining Trade or Creating New Obstacles?

International trade is crucial to global economics, and customs regulations play a significant role in facilitating the smooth movement of goods across national borders. Customs harmonisation has been proposed as.

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The Shift in Africa’s Economic Partnerships with Global Powers

For decades, Africa has been a continent associated with foreign aid. Billions of dollars have flowed into African nations from Western countries, to address poverty, hunger, and health crises. According.

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Angola’s Economic Diversification: Opportunities Beyond Oil

As one of Africa’s largest oil producers, Angola’s economy has long been dependent on this single sector, with hydrocarbons contributing to approximately 90% of export revenues and around 30% of.

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Inside Nigeria’s Lithium Deposits: Potentials/Investment Opportunities

Nigeria is rich in solid minerals and metals, with over 40 different types found beneath its surface, including significant quantities of lithium ore. The discovery of high-grade lithium deposits presents.

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What’s The Future of Nigeria’s Free Trade Zones Under Dr. Ogunyemi?

Nigeria’s Free Trade Zones (FTZs) have been pivotal in efforts to boost industrialisation, attract foreign investment, and create jobs. Yet, their full potential has not been realised due to inconsistent.

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Africa’s Tech Boom: 12 Key Insights for Smart Investors

For smart investors, Africa presents a wealth of opportunities, underpinned by strong economic fundamentals and a young, tech-savvy population.  According to a report by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), “With.

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Côte d’Ivoire’s Industrialisation Drive: Opportunities and Risks for Investors

Côte d’Ivoire is an economic powerhouse in West Africa and the world’s top producer of cocoa and cashew nuts. Over the past decade, it has become one of the fastest-growing.

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Expanding Regional Trade Networks in Africa: A Strategy for Growth

Africa’s vast and diverse continent holds immense potential for economic growth, driven by its abundant natural resources, youthful population, and strategic geographical location. However, despite these advantages, the continent has.

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Major Oil Producing Countries in Africa

Energy is a fundamental driver of economic growth, and its availability significantly contributes to the expansion of economies and the improvement of living standards worldwide. The situation is no different.

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Access Bank Raises N442bn Capital through Syndicated Facility

Hague, Netherlands, July 16, 2024: In a groundbreaking move to boost Nigeria’s economic development, Access Bank PLC, sub-Saharan Africa’s largest bank by customer base, has secured a USD 295 million.

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