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Afreximbank, African Guarantee Fund seal $30 million SMEs support deal
Hopes of better better funded Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Africa brightened recently, as the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), signed an agreement with the African Guarantee Fund (AGF) for a $30 million re-guarantee facility to support them in the trade value chain to strengthen their operations.
Olusegun Obasanjo: Nigeria’s delay in ratifying African free trade agreement regrettable
The Nigerian government’s continued delay in ratifying the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) is regrettable, former President Olusegun Obasanjo said on Sunday.
NEXIM Bank to disburse $1bn to Nigerian exporters, others
The Nigerian Export-Import Bank has entered into a $1bn trade facilitation pact with the African Export-Import Bank for Nigeria and other West African countries.
Olusegun Obasanjo: How Nigeria can access Africa’s $12 trillion
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has listed what Nigeria should do to have access to $12 trillion “dormant funds”.
Olusegun Obasanjo slams Nigeria, African countries over delayed ratification of AFCFTA
Nigeria’s former president and chairman of the Advisory Board of the first Inter-Africa Trade Fair, (IATF), Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday in Cairo, Egypt, decried the lethargic disposition of some African leaders including Nigeria, towards the signing of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement, (AfCFTA).
2019: I’m not neutral – Olusegun Obasanjo
Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo denies media reports that he has decided not to support any candidate for next year’s presidential election
4 Nigerian SMEs for intra-African trade fair in Cairo
Four Nigerian SMEs sponsored by the Association of Professional Nigerians in Egypt (APNEG) to participate in the inaugural Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) taking place in Cairo December 11-17
Central African Republic formally joins Afreximbank
The number of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) member countries swelled to 50 on Wednesday, with the Central African Republic (CAR) formalising her membership by depositing the instrument of the country’s ratification of the Bank Establishment Agreement in Cairo, Egypt.
VP Osinbajo: Nigeria will change intra-African trade matrix
Nigeria’s vice president, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, yesterday said government was determined to increase the level of the country’s trade in the region.
AU, Afreximbank maiden trade fair expected to generate $70b in trade deals
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has signed a hosting agreement with the African Union (AU) and Egypt for Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) expected to attract 1,000 exhibitors and over 70,000 visitors.
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U-20 AFCON: Mali defeat Senegal after shootout to claim their first-ever title
Mali on Sunday defeated Senegal 3-2 on penalty kicks to claim their maiden Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations title following a 1-1 stalemate at extra time in Niamey.
PDP: INEC yet to apologise to Nigerians for its failure
The chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Campaign council in Anambra state Hon. Henry Obaze, has said that INEC is yet to apologise to Nigerians for the catastrophic abortion of the Presidential and National Assembly election last Saturday.
PFN condemns postponement of elections
Rev. (Dr.) Felix Omobude, National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), has condemned Saturday’s postponement of the Presidential/National Assembly elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Rotimi Amaechi: I’ve never opened my mouth to abuse Goodluck Jonathan
The immediate past Governor of Rivers State and current Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, has said that he had never abused former President Goodluck Jonathan.
Election postponement: INEC saved Nigeria from opposition’s massive rigging plot – BCO
The Buhari Campaign Organisation (BCO) has claimed that the decision by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to postpone the Presidential and National Assembly polls scheduled for Saturday, February 16, 2019 has saved the nation from massive rigging plot by the opposition.
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Zamfara APC faction urges INEC to ignore calls for election postponement
Senator Kabir Marafa and about 181 members of his faction of the All Progressives Congress in Zamfara State on Thursday called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to ignore the request by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN), and the National chairman of the APC, Mr. Adams Oshiomhole, for the postponement of the forthcoming general elections in the state.
South African government rally behind Caster Semenya on IAAF’s new gender rules
The South African government on Friday threw its weight behind Olympic 800 metres champion Caster Semenya ahead of next week’s landmark hearing against proposed rules that aim to restrict testosterone levels in female runners.
Nigerian Air Force begins airlift of electoral materials
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced the airlift of electoral materials for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) across the country for the conduct of the 2019 general elections.
Mohamed Diame confident of Newcastle United’s Premier League stay
Mohamed Diame has expressed his confidence in Newcastle United’s Premier League stay at the end of the season.
Election: Bill Clinton to witness signing of final peace accord
The 42nd President of the United States of America, Bill Clinton; and Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Baroness Patricia Scotland, have been named as dignitaries for the goodwill messages at the signing of the National Peace Accord (NPA).