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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)...
African Petroleum Producers' Organization (APPO) Secretary General To Speak At The African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 As Africa Energy Bank Prepares For Launch
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) In a significant step toward bolstering financing for Africa's energy sector, the African Petroleum Producers' Organization (APPO) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) are advancing plans to launch the African...
Senator Ngwu hails Enugu Air launch, says it’ll boost economic growth
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 8, 2025
Senate Minority Whip, Senator Osita Ngwu, has described the launch of Enugu Air as a strategic initiative that will contribute significantly to the economic revitalisation of Enugu State. Speaking on the inaugural flight which took place on...
Enugu launches state-owned airline to boost economy, regional integration
Business Hallmark
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July 8, 2025
In a historic move to bolster regional connectivity, economic growth, and youth employment, Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State on Monday unveiled Enugu Air, the state’s first-ever government-owned commercial airline. The official launch ceremony,...
Volta Region gears up for 7th Trade & Investment fair
Ghanaian Times
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July 8, 2025
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)...
Togo Records Sharpest Drop in Regional Market Debt in H1 2025
Togo First
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(Togo First) - Togo recorded the sharpest decline in public debt among West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) member states during the first half of 2025. Data from UMOA-Titres, the regional agency in charge of facilitating the issuance...
Benin, Togo owe Nigeria over $11 million for electricity in Q1 2025
Business Insider Africa
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July 5, 2025
Nigeria claims it is owed over $11 million by Benin and Togo for electricity supplied in the first quarter of 2025, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). Despite receiving steady power through bilateral agreements...
Enterpreneur hails Gov. Mbah for launch of Enugu Air, says ‘it’s strategic for economic growth’
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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July 8, 2025
Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah of Enugu state has been extolled for achieving another milestone within the first 2 years of his administration through the kick-off of Enugu Air transport. The Managing Director of Powell Homes and Shelters Ltd,...
Benin, Togo owe Nigeria $11m in electricity debt – NERC
Punch
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July 4, 2025
The Republics of Benin and Togo have failed to pay over $11m owed to Nigeria for electricity supplied in the first quarter of 2025, according to the latest report from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission. The bilateral customers from...
Kano, Eko Discos lead with 100% market remittance
Business Day
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July 7, 2025
Kano and Eko Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) have emerged as one of the top-performing firms in the Nigerian power sector, recording a 100 percent remittance rate to the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading (NBET) company and Market...
New report highlights sharp currency losses in Africa as most nations face FX setbacks
Business Insider Africa
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July 7, 2025
Nearly half of African currencies depreciated in May 2025, reflecting continued FX pressures despite ongoing reforms and steady economic growth across the continent, according to the African Export-Import Bank’s June 2025 edition of its Monthly...
7th Volta Trade & Investment Fair scheduled between 26th November and 8th December
Joy FM
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July 7, 2025
The 7th edition of the Volta Trade and Investment Fair is scheduled to take place from 26th November to 8th December 2025 in the Volta Regional Capital, Ho. It would be under the theme: “Volta Rising: Building Global Partnerships for a Thriving...
Trade Experts Push For Global Market Access For African SMEs
Biz Watch Nigeria
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July 4, 2025
Trade experts are urging governments, investors, and stakeholders to strengthen market connectivity for African small businesses by supporting strategic retail linkages and cross-border cooperation to boost exports and economic growth. Speaking at...
Dollar payment on naira cards, OPEC+ output increase… business stories to track this week
The Cable
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July 7, 2025
Here are the seven top business stories you need to track this week — July 7 to July 11. ENUGU AIR TO LAUNCH DOMESTIC FLIGHT OPERATIONS Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation and aerospace development, will inaugurate Enugu Air on July 7 (today). In...
Trade experts seek global access for African SMEs
Punch
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July 3, 2025
Trade experts have called for improved market connectivity for African small businesses, urging governments, investors and stakeholders to support more strategic retail linkages and cross-border cooperation. In separate interviews with The PUNCH,...
Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa hit as half of African currencies Weaken –Report
The Sun Nigeria
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July 7, 2025
Nearly half of African currencies weakened in May 2025, despite continued economic reforms and steady development across the continent, according to the June edition of the Monthly Developments in the African Macroeconomic Environment report...
Residents Of Ekpoma Urge Construction Company To Tackle Erosion Threat
ITV
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July 7, 2025
As the reconstruction of Benin-Auchi express road continues to record appreciable progress at the Ekpoma axis of the road, residents of Ukpenu and Ujoelen communities have made passionate appeals to the contractor handling the project to find an...
Jeroid sets Benin City abuzz with crypto energy.
Pulse
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July 6, 2025
The Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub in Benin City, Edo State, was abuzz with energy on June 29, 2025, as top industry minds convened at the highly anticipated Forex Expo, hosted by Extreme Global CA.The event served as a crucial platform for expert...
Starlink launches internet service in Chad, its 24th African market
Technext
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July 6, 2025
SpaceX’s Starlink has officially launched its satellite internet service in Chad, one of Africa’s least connected countries. Announced on X on July 3, 2025, the rollout marks the 24th market in Africa where Starlink’s high-speed internet is...
Ensuring Accurate, Transparent Trade Statistics: A Strategy for Economic Growth
The Will
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July 6, 2025
July 06, (THEWILL) — Trade statistics serve as the backbone of economic planning, investment decisions and policy formulation. For Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy and a key player in global trade, accurate and transparent trade data is essential...