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Busy Nigerian port terminal with shipping containers and cranes, representing Nigeria’s strong export growth and booming non-oil trade sector in 2026.

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Nigeria Exports Hit Nearly $1 Billion in Q1 2026 as Non-Oil Trade Booms

Nigeria’s export sector delivered a powerful start to 2026, with total shipments climbing to nearly $1 billion in the first quarter as non-oil trade gained fresh momentum. New figures released by the Nigeria Customs Service show stronger revenues, surging container…

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May 4, 2026

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu unveils Lagos industrial blueprint for economic growth and prosperity.

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Sanwo-Olu Launches Lagos Industrial Blueprint to Drive Jobs, Growth and Prosperity

The Lagos State Government has launched a bold industrial blueprint designed to speed up economic growth, create jobs, and increase prosperity across Nigeria’s commercial capital. The new roadmap signals Lagos’ ambition to become Africa’s leading destination for industrialisation and global…

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May 4, 2026

President William Ruto and President Samia Suluhu Hassan during Tanzania-Kenya trade talks in Dar es Salaam

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Tanzania and Kenya Set to Seal $500 Million Trade Deals

Tanzania and Kenya are preparing to unlock a new era of economic cooperation as both nations move closer to signing trade and investment agreements worth an estimated $500 million during President William Ruto’s State visit to Dar es Salaam. The…

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May 4, 2026

African passenger aircraft preparing for takeoff as IATA reports 19.2% growth in international demand in March 2026.

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African Airlines Record 19.2% Surge in International Travel Demand in March 2026

African airlines delivered one of the biggest success stories in global aviation after recording a remarkable 19.2% surge in international passenger demand in March 2026, according to the latest report from the International Air Transport Association. The strong performance places…

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May 4, 2026

Botswana skyline symbolising new startup investment opportunities as Botswana Tech Fund launches to back Southern African entrepreneurs.

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Botswana Tech Fund Targets Untapped African Startup Markets as Venture Capital Misses Southern Africa

Botswana Tech Fund is making a bold move into one of Africa’s most overlooked startup regions, betting that Southern Africa could produce the continent’s next wave of billion-dollar tech companies. For years, African venture capital has remained heavily concentrated in…

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May 3, 2026

Ibrahim Mahama supports Ghana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with first $2 million payment.

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Ibrahim Mahama Pays First $2 Million of $5 Million World Cup Pledge as Ghana Targets 2026 FIFA World Cup

Multi-millionaire Ibrahim Mahama has delivered the first $2 million installment of his $5 million pledge to strengthen Ghana’s push toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup, giving the country’s football ambitions a major financial boost. The payment came through his company,…

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May 3, 2026

Dangote Sugar Refinery records N20.6 billion Q1 2026 profit after strong recovery

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Dangote Sugar Records N20.6 Billion Q1 Profit Comeback as Costs Drop in 2026

Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc has staged an impressive financial recovery after posting a profit before tax of N20.6 billion in its unaudited first-quarter 2026 results. The strong rebound comes after the company recorded a N22.6 billion loss during the same…

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May 3, 2026

Ghana flag displayed outside a government building as officials reject US health data agreement.

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Ghana Rejects US Health Deal Over Data Privacy Concerns, Seeks New Partnership Deal

Ghana has become the latest African nation to reject a proposed United States health agreement after raising serious concerns over data privacy, sovereignty and control of sensitive national health records. Officials in Accra confirmed the decision on Friday, saying Ghana…

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May 3, 2026

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Nigeria’s World Bank Debt Climbs to $19.89bn in 2025 as External Borrowing Surges

Nigeria’s debt exposure to the World Bank climbed sharply in 2025 as new data from the Debt Management Office showed an increase of $2.08bn within a single year. The figure rose from $17.81bn in 2024 to $19.89bn by December 31,…

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May 2, 2026

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Cocoa Prices Surge to Multi-Week High as Global Chocolate Demand Holds Strong in 2026

Global cocoa prices surged sharply on Thursday as investors responded to stronger chocolate demand, shrinking surplus forecasts, and fresh supply concerns from Africa. New York cocoa climbed to a two-week high, while London cocoa touched its highest level in two…

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May 2, 2026