U.S. business wants Africa trade certainty – Biden official says
November 4, 2023 U.S. businesses want certainty over the future of Washington’s flagship trade programme for Africa as they reduce their dependence on China and consider investing on the continent,…
Biden wants to improve U.S.-Africa trade programme, not just renew it – Blinken
November 3, 2023 President Joe Biden’s administration wants to work with Congress to improve the United States’ flagship trade programme with Africa, not just renew it without changes, U.S. Secretary…
Reps summon CBN, DISCOs, contractors over alleged misuse of $321m loans for electricity projects
Nov. 3, 2023 The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has summoned the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and 11 Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOs) in connection with alleged mismanagement of…
Beware! Recalled energy drinks contain high level of caffeine – NAFDAC alerts
Nov. 3, 2023 The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has notified the public that the recalled G Fuel brand Energy Drinks by T&E Imports and…
NCC committed to cyberspace sanity – Maida; as stakeholders urge protection for journalists
Dr. Aminu Maida, the Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has assured media practitioners of the commission’s commitment to partner with the media to ensure sanity in cyberspace…
NCC CEO, Maida, others list benefits of effective regulation of gaming industry
The Executive Vice Chairman of Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC),  Dr Aminu Maida, has called for effective regulation of the gaming industry. He said this at the 2023 International Gaming Conference held…
NDIC paid N16bn to defunct bank stakeholders’ – Official
Nov. 2, 2023 The Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), said it has paid N16 billion in liquidation dividends to depositors, creditors and shareholders of banks in liquidation in the past…
Italy takes first step in flagship cooperation plan with Africa – Draft shows
November 2, 2023 A management structure including politicians and state-controlled firms will be in charge of an Italian government plan to boost energy cooperation with African countries and help curb…
Belgium drafting new fuel quality law targeting African exports
November 2, 2023 Belgium’s environment and energy ministries are planning to submit draft legislation to tighten the quality of exported fuels, its officials told Reuters, mirroring a similar move by…
Africa-US trade programme needs at least 10-year extension – AUÂ
Nov. 2, 2023 Africa wants the U.S. Congress to renew its flagship trade programme for the continent for at least 10 years, the African Union’s top trade official said on…