U.S.-Africa trade
10 Sep
New data has shown that since the start of the Biden-Harris Administration in January 2021, the United States Government, through the Prosper Africa Initiative, has closed 1,695 deals valued at $63.5 billion in 41 African countries.
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A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to pay Kasmal International Services about N579 billion with a 10 per cent annual interest. The presiding judge, Inyang Ekwo, delivered the ruling on Friday in a case filed by Kasmal against the CBN and the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF).…
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Senator Sunday Karimi, representing Kogi West, has facilitated the construction of a military base on the outskirts of Egbe, Yagba West Local Government Area, to address insecurity in the area. Karimi explained at the inauguration on Saturday that the base would assist security agencies in responding faster to threats such as terrorism and kidnapping, particularly…
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Inter-communal clashes in southeastern Kenya have killed at least 18 people in the past two weeks, police said Saturday, as security was boosted in the affected areas. Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki on Friday declared 12 areas of Tana River County "dangerous and disturbed" due to the clashes, which have pitted communities of pastoralists against resettled…
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Txiki Begiristain will step down as Manchester City director of football at the end of the season with Sporting Lisbon's Hugo Viana replacing Pep Guardiola's trusted advisor, the Premier League champions said Saturday. "Following a trophy-laden 12 years at the Etihad Stadium, Txiki will leave his current post following the club's involvement in this summer's…
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Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the payment of N73, 000 minimum wage for workers in the state. While stressing his administration’s commitment to the welfare of the people of the state, the governor stated that despite the fact that the federal government approved N70,000 as the new minimum wage, the state will…
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Democratic White House candidate Kamala Harris is in "excellent health" and fit for the presidency, according to a medical report published by the White House Saturday, as she aims to put pressure on rival Donald Trump to publish his own health records. "Vice President Harris remains in excellent health," her physician Joshua Simmons said in…
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Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has argued that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) should not be scrapped but rather strengthened to improve its effectiveness. Fintiri made this statement in response to a lawsuit filed by 16 state governors at the Supreme Court, challenging the legality of the laws establishing the anti-graft agency. Speaking…
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Novak Djokovic battled through "an incredible fight" with Taylor Fritz on Saturday, shrugging off physical discomfort to win 6-4, 7-6 (8/6) and set up a blockbuster Shanghai Masters final with world number one Jannik Sinner. Earlier the Italian beat Tomas Machac 6-4, 7-5, ensuring in the process that he will finish the year at the…
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The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has urged governments at all levels to make tangible investments and provide adequate support for young farmers to boost food production in the country. The organisation warned that Nigeria's food security remains elusive due to insufficient support for farmers. Chief Executive Officer, IITA Youth in Agribusiness Office, Aline…