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Digital trade in Africa can cut costs by 30% says Afreximban

The African Export Import Bank Group Chief Economist and Managing Director of Research and Trade Intelligence, Yemi Kale, says digital trade systems can reduce transaction costs across Africa by as much as 30 per cent, a shift he described as essential to unlocking the continent’s competitiveness and lifting barriers that have held intra-African trade at...
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Experts Push Drone Tech to Tackle Insecurity in Nigeria

Aviation and security experts have urged the Federal Government to prioritise the adoption of modern technologies, particularly advanced drones, as a core strategy for confronting the escalating threats of terrorism and violent extremism across Nigeria. The experts expressed deep concern that the menace was expanding rapidly while government efforts remained largely insufficient to curb the...
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WACOT pays N158m bonuses to Osun cocoa farmers

WACOT Limited has disbursed more than N158m in Sustainability Differential Payments to 2,062 cocoa farmers in Osun State as part of its drive to promote traceable and climate-smart agriculture. In a statement, the agro-allied firm, a subsidiary of the TGI Group, announced the payout at its ‘Rewarding Commitment: Cocoa Premium and Farmer Appreciation Event’ held...
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Airtel Africa launches tender for new external auditor

Airtel Africa has launched a formal, independent competitive tender process to select a new external auditor, the telecoms and mobile money operator announced on Wednesday. This was disclosed by the company in a corporate disclosure filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited. The PUNCH reports that Airtel Africa is dual-listed on the London Exchange and the...
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Managing personal finances in volatile markets

Entrepreneurs today navigate a world of rapid change and economic uncertainty. Global market shifts, inflationary pressures, fluctuating consumer demand, and unexpected crises, such as pandemics or political instability, create an environment where financial predictability is rare, JOSEPHINE OGUNDEJI writes When Chika launched her small graphics-design hustle from her bedroom, she imagined creativity would be her...
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NCC Vows Stronger Action to Combat Piracy in Nigeria

The Director-General of the Nigerian Copyright Commission, Dr John Asein, has reiterated the commission’s commitment to combating piracy. The DG spoke on Thursday during the Nigeria Publishers Association’s diamond jubilee and AGM, held at the Lekan Are Hall, Kakanfo Inn and Conference Centre, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Asein stated that NCC had expanded awareness...
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X3M Ideas Dominates at Landmark LAIF Awards 2025 Ceremony

X3M Ideas, Leo Burnett Lagos, and Noah’s Ark Communications Limited emerged as standout winners at the 2025 Lagos Advertising and Ideas Festival Awards, a prestigious celebration of creative excellence in advertising, held recently in Lagos. The highlight of the event saw advertising czar, Biodun Shobanjo, honoured with the LAIF Icon award for his contributions to...
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FG Approves N185bn to Settle Gas Producers Debt

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, announced on Thursday that the Federal Government has taken a decisive step to revitalise the gas industry and stabilise power generation as President Bola Tinubu authorised the settlement of N185bn in long-standing debts owed to natural gas producers. In a statement by his spokesman, Louis...
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Emirates wins award for its African connectivity

Emirates Airlines has announced that it has been honoured with the Travel Gold Award of Excellence for “Connecting Africa to the World” in recognition of its outstanding contribution to African tourism, trade, and cultural exchange. This was disclosed in a statement from the airline made available to The PUNCH and endorsed by the airline’s Country...
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Experts Share Growth Strategies for African SMEs

Business experts across Africa have highlighted core strategies that can help small and medium enterprises scale and contribute significantly to the African economy. According to a statement on Monday, these experts stated this at the third edition of the IgniteHER conference organised by ImpactHER in partnership with the African Union.“IgniteHER’s ultimate goal is to help African...
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