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Nigeria: Buhari Inaugurates Nigeria's 'Largest' Modular Refinery
Premium Times, 24 November 2020
The Waltersmith modular refinery in Imo State will refine 5,000 barrels of crude oil a day. Read more »
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Nigeria: #EndSARS - Hackers Compromise Central Bank's Website
Premium Times, 16 October 2020
On Friday night, the hackers disclosed the attack on CBN website, saying it is a cyber campaign against the Nigerian government. Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Chinese Invade Hwange National Park to Mine for Coal
New Zimbabwe, 3 September 2020
Two Chinese companies are reportedly exploring for coal in the protected Hwange National Park, raising concerns from wildlife activists. Read more »
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Kenya: Kenya Rejects Ethiopian Airlines Plan on Cargo
Nation, 11 August 2020
Kenya has rejected Ethiopian Airlines (ET) application to fly cargo in and outside of Kenya using a Boeing 737 aircraft, easing competitive pressure on its top rival, Kenya Airways… Read more »
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Tanzania: What It Means As Tanzania Rises to Middle Income Level
Citizen, 3 July 2020
Economic experts and other stakeholders have explained the implications of Tanzania's entry into middle-income status. Read more »
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Nigeria: CBN Set to Credit More Applicants for N50 Billion COVID-19 Fund
This Day, 9 June 2020
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday assured all successful households and small and medium scale enterprises (SME) applicants that have submitted their account details for… Read more »
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Ghana: COVID-19 Stimulus Package for Businesses - 200,000 SMEs to Receive Gh¢600 Million
Ghanaian Times, 8 May 2020
The National Board for Small Scale Industries (NBSSI) has developed an online portal to enable small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) across the country access the GH¢600… Read more »
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Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines CEO - 'We Are Flying Like Any Other Carrier'
DW, 8 April 2020
In an exclusive interview, the CEO of Africa's largest airline told DW how the coronavirus crisis affects their business. Most of Ethiopian Airlines' routes are suspended, the… Read more »
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Nigeria: Naira Bounces Back After Days of Depreciation
Premium Times, 14 March 2020
The naira appreciated against the dollar on Friday after days of panic buying amid speculations that the Nigerian central bank may devalue the local currency. Read more »
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Nigeria: Dangote Commences Pre-Testing of $2bn Fertilizer Plant Ahead of Inauguration
This Day, 26 February 2020
Dangote Fertilizer Limited has begun countdown to the inauguration of its $2 billion Granulated Urea Fertilizer complex, with several critical sections of the plant going through… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: South African Airways Ordered to Pay U.S.$870,000 Weather Fees
New Zimbabwe, 10 January 2020
South African Airways (SAA) has been ordered by Zimbabwean High Court judge Ephraim Tagu to pay the country's Environment, Water and Climate Ministry a total of US$877 435 in… Read more »