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Nigeria’s 1.6 million container trade far less than it’s ports potential – Logistics expert
Nairametrics
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August 23, 2025
Nigeria’s ports handle only 1.6 million containers annually, a figure far below the country’s trade potential when compared to peers like Indonesia, according to logistics expert, Mohammed Akoojee. The CEO of DP World Sub-Saharan Africa, says...
Dangote remains Africa’s richest man – Forbes
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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August 23, 2025
Aliko Dangote has once again cemented his place as Africa’s wealthiest man, topping Forbes’ Real-Time Billionaires List with a net worth of $24.4 billion and ranking 88th globally. The latest ranking, released on Saturday, underscores Dangote’s...
Ethiopia’s Breakthrough at LLDC3: Unlocking a Land linked Future
The Reporter Ethiopia
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August 23, 2025
Picture a nation pulsing with history, culture, and ambition, yet cut off from the sea a critical lifeline to global markets. This is Ethiopia’s reality. Since 1993, when Eritrea’s independence left it landlocked, Africa’s second-most populous...
Alliance for Youth Reaches 25,000 Young Nigerians
This Day
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August 23, 2025
The Alliance for Youth Nigeria is celebrating four years of impact, marking the transformation of over 25,000 young Nigerians who are now gainfully employed through skills development, entrepreneurship support, and other employment opportunities....
Best Hat Designs to Match African-Inspired Outfits
Programming Insider
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August 23, 2025
Fashion inspired by Africa is more than an fad It’s an exciting celebration of tradition, culture and innovation. From striking patterns to intricate embroidery These outfits are a reflection of the richness of African customs. What really...
Africa’s richest economy’s currency hits nine-month high as Fed’s dovish signal weakens dollar
Business Insider Africa
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August 23, 2025
The South African rand strengthened on Friday, lifted by a weaker U.S. dollar and a rebound in gold prices, after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signalled the possibility of a rate cut at the central bank’s September meeting. The rand had...
Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Alger County in week ending Aug. 16?
UP Gazette - Michigan
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August 23, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov There were two gas stations in cities across Alger County selling...
2 gas stations in cities throughout Alger County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 16
UP Gazette - Michigan
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August 23, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov There were two gas stations in cities across Alger County selling...
Premier Bank introduces Premier Connect and Premier Tap in Kenya
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
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August 23, 2025
Premier Bank has introduced two groundbreaking innovations aimed at redefining Kenya’s financial services: Premier Connect, a Shari’ah-compliant, omni-channel digital banking platform, and Premier Tap, a next-generation wearable payments solution...
Prateek Suri: Secret behind power, prestige of richest Indian in Africa
The Standard
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In the heart of Lagos, Nigeria, nestled between emerald golf courses and opulent villas, man whose rags-to-riches journey has become legend across the continent. Prateek Suri, once a struggling entrepreneur with unsold electronics stock in India,...
African Leaders Chart Path from Raw Exports to Value Addition at London Forum
News Ghana
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August 23, 2025
Ghana International Bank’s flagship conference, GHIBCONVERGE 2025, concluded last week with a clear message: Africa must rapidly shift from exporting raw materials to trading value-added goods. Held in London, the three-day gathering brought...
Power, prestige and prosperity: The story of the richest Indian in Africa
The Standard
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Prateek Suri, CEO and founder of Maser. In the heart of Lagos, Nigeria, nestled between emerald golf courses and opulent villas, man whose rags-to-riches journey has become legend across the continent. Prateek Suri, once a struggling entrepreneur...
BITML 2025 to Unite African, International Thought Leaders With Emerging Entrepreneurs, Business Owners
This Day
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August 23, 2025
Beauty in the Motherland (BITML) 2025, the continent’s largest beauty event, is set to showcase the African beauty industry at its third edition scheduled to take place at the Eko Hotel Convention Centre in Lagos, from September 30 to October 2,...
Smuggling scales, killing nature: Uncovering illegal trafficking, trade of pangolins in Nigeria
The Cable
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August 23, 2025
BY PATRICK EGWU In June, a transnational wildlife trafficking syndicate operating between Cameroon and Nigeria was disrupted through a coordinated covert operation between the Nigerian Customs Service Special Wildlife Office and Focused...
10 myths about financial planning in South Africa debunked
IOL
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August 22, 2025
Buhle Nxumalo|Published 2 hours ago 4min Financial planning myths, we have all heard them. With financial literacy not being a priority in most school curricula and many people growing up without guidance from parents on how to manage money, it’s...
Dangers of Mixing Sildenafil with Herbal Products
Modern Ghana
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Combining sildenafil with herbal remedies in Ghana and West Africa carries significant risks, including dangerous drug interactions, especially with nitrates, and unregulated “Herbal Viagra” Hidden Ingredients, Real Risks Products labeled as...
Nigeria’s satellite broadband facility underutilised as 93% capacity remains idle
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 23, 2025
• NIGCOMSAT Seeks Partnership, Targets N8b Revenue In Three Years The Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd (NIGCOMSAT) has decried the underutilisation of satellite broadband in Nigeria. NIGCOMSAT said while it hopes to generate N8 billion in...
Kenya seeks trade pact with US ahead of AGOA expiry
Fibre 2 Fashion
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At a time when Kenya is facing new trade tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump and the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is scheduled to expire next month, Kenya took a step ahead in signing a reciprocal trade pact with the United...
Why we source nearly 100% of raw materials from Nigerian farmers – PepsiCo GM Enwemadu
Nairametrics
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August 23, 2025
Nigeria is richly endowed with natural resources ranging from crude oil and natural gas to an array of solid minerals such as tin, gold, coal, columbite, iron ore, and limestone. The country is also blessed with vast agricultural produce including...
NITDA Alerts Nigerians To eSIM Security Flaw Deployed To Hijack Devices Worldwide
Channels TV
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August 23, 2025
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has issued a public alert over newly discovered critical security vulnerability in embedded SIM (eSIM) cards, now being deployed by attackers to potentially hijack phone numbers or...