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Nigeria's President Woos Refinery Investors
"Government is willing to give licences to investors interested in and capable of setting up refineries in the country," says President Goodluck Jonathan.
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East Africa: U.S. Energy Trade Mission to Explore Investment
The United States is sending an energy trade mission to Mozambique, Tanzania, Nigeria and Ghana to look at potential investment projects.
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Malawi's Fuel and Foreign Exchange Black Market Boom
Coal vendor: The black market dealing in fuel and foreign exchange is gaining support as the country suffers severe shortages.
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President Goodluck Jonathan says his government is willing to award licences to investors interested in and capable of setting up refineries in the country. Read more »
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