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24-Hour Economy risks “repackaged dependency” without stronger agricultural and industrial foundations – IMANI
Joy FM
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July 11, 2025
Policy think tank, IMANI Africa, has described Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy initiative as a bold but vulnerable vision that could fall short without a solid foundation in agriculture and domestic production. In its latest report titled “Criticality...
“I can’t do nuttin’ for ya man”, Nigerian Minister quotes Flavour Flav in rejection of Trump policy
Africanews
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July 11, 2025
Nigeria won’t accept 300 Venezuelan deportees from the U.S, Foreign Minister Yusuf Maitama Tuggar said in a TV interview on Thursday, following reports that the White House was pushing African leaders to take in illegal immigrants from third-party...
Nigeria can't take Venezuelan deportees from US, minister says
BBC
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Yūsuf Akínpẹ̀lú & Natasha BootyBBC News, Lagos & London ShareSave "We already have over 230 million people," says Yusuf Tuggar Nigeria will not bow to pressure from the Trump administration to accept Venezuelan deportees or third-country prisoners...
How cargo train services can save cost, boost local economy
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 11, 2025
In an ever-evolving world, it is of vital importance to use efficient and sustainable transport solutions. Freight transport by rail offers enormous advantages, especially for longer distances. Several countries heavily rely on cargo trains for...
Arewa Economic Forum: BDCs’ Recapitalisation Requirements Pose Threats to Northern Entrepreneurs
This Day
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July 11, 2025
•Urges CBN to extend implementation timeline •Alleges sector now dominated by single southern ethnic group •Declares development may worsen insecurity, cut jobs, others James Emejo in Abuja Arewa Economic Forum (AEF), yesterday, alleged that the...
Stakeholders advocate fair trade to boost AfCFTA gains
Punch
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July 10, 2025
Public and private sector stakeholders at the West Africa Business Summit have called for stronger coordination, fair trade systems, and support for local production to maximise the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area. According to...
WAES: Leaders Call for Regional Coordination, Fair Trade to Drive AfCFTA
This Day
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July 11, 2025
Policymakers and private sector leaders at the West Africa Business Summit (WAES 2025) have called for stronger coordination, practical reforms, and production-focused policies to unlock the full benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area...
AEF warns against CBN’s new BDC policy, cites threat to Northern economy, national security
Eagle Online
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July 10, 2025
The Arewa Economic Forum, a leading northern Nigerian advocacy and think-tank, has raised serious concerns over the Central Bank of Nigeria’s new Bureau De Change (BDC) recapitalisation policy, describing it as economically exclusionary,...
“Malami Has No Political Value” – Kebbi Govt Speaks on His Defection to ADC
Lagos Post Online
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July 10, 2025
The Kebbi State government has stated that the defection of former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami (SAN), to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is politically inconsequential and irrelevant to the state’s populace or...
$1.5bn Lekki Port begins international transhipment to Togo, Benin Republic, Ghana
The Sun Nigeria
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July 10, 2025
By Steve Agbota The $1.5 billion Lekki Deep Seaport has made Nigeria a maritime hub in West and Central Africa, as it began international transhipment to Togo, Benin Republic, Abidjan, and Ghana. This is even as the port initiated efforts to ramp...
Kebbi Govt: Malami’s Defection irrelevant, he has no political value
Daily Trust
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July 10, 2025
The Chief Press Secretary to Kebbi State Governor, Ahmed Idris, has described the recent defection of former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as politically irrelevant to both the...
We Are Happy Malami Left APC For ADC, He Has No Political Value – Kebbi Govt
Naija News
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July 10, 2025
The government of Kebbi State has described the defection of former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami (SAN), to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as politically inconsequential and of no concern to the people or...
Morocco ranks 2nd in Africa for political party activity, says African Exponent
Hespress
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July 10, 2025
A new ranking by The African Exponent, a platform specializing in economic analysis and rankings, placed Morocco second among the top 10 African countries with the most active political parties. Morocco scored 5.68 points, reflecting a dynamic...
WAES 2025: Leaders call for regional coordination, fair trade, local production to unlock benefits of AfCFTA
Tribune Online
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July 10, 2025
POLICYMAKERS and private sector leaders at the West Africa Business Summit (WAES 2025) have called for stronger coordination, practical reforms, and production-focused policies to unlock the full benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area...
2025 WAES: Regional integration crucial for West Africa’s economic future
Daily Post
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July 9, 2025
Nigeria’s regional trade dominance is hampered by infrastructure and policy issues. The 2025 West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) highlighted the need for digital identity, youth potential, and private sector partnerships to boost intra-ECOWAS trade...
Volta Region set to host Trade and Investment Fair
Graphic
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July 9, 2025
The Volta Region is set to take centre stage in Ghana’s economic transformation journey as it prepares to host the seventh Volta Trade and Investment Fair from November 26 to December 8, 2025. The fair is organised by the Association of Ghana...
Three stories that reflect prosperous China-Africa economic, trade cooperation
People's Daily Online
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During the 4th China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE) in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, three compelling stories highlighted the growing strength of China-Africa economic ties. An exhibitor (R) introduces African products to...
VR gears up for 7th Trade & Investment fair
Business Ghana
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The Volta Region is set to take centre stage in Ghana’s economic transformation journey as it prepares to host the 7th Volta Trade and Investment Fair from November 26 to December 8, 2025. Organised by the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI)...
Anxiety as Ghana, Togo, Benin battle Nigeria for top honours
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 9, 2025
Organisers of the 2025 Valuejet Lagos Regional Para Table Tennis Championship, which will feature some of West Africa’s top stars, say that they envisage exciting contests at the event slated for the Molade Okoya Thomas Hall of the Teslim Stadium,...
Benin, Togo Owe Nigeria Over $11m For Q1 2025 Electricity Supply
Biz Watch Nigeria
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July 7, 2025
Benin and Togo owe Nigeria over $11 million for electricity supplied in the first quarter of 2025, according to data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The debt stems from bilateral agreements under which Nigeria’s...