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Afreximbank and UBA ink $150m trade finance deal amid Ukraine crisis

Amidst the unfolding Ukraine crisis, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) sealed a significant trade finance agreement worth $150 million with United Bank for Africa (UBA) PLC. This strategic pact falls under the Ukraine Crisis Adjustment Trade Financing Programme for Africa, aiming to bolster businesses in Nigeria amidst the crisis fallout. The agreement, formalised at the Read More…

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Liberians head to polls for Weah-Boakai runoff election

Early voting commenced in Liberia for the pivotal runoff election between President George Weah and former Vice President Joseph Boakai, both locked in a tight race after falling short of the 50% threshold required for an outright victory in the initial round. The first round reflected a narrow margin, with former soccer star Weah securing Read More…

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EFCC Chairman urges officers to focus on economic growth

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukayode, has urged officers of the commission to premise the anti-corruption fight on initiatives and modalities that would promote the country’s economic growth and development. Bawa made the call while addressing officers of the Lagos Zonal Command on Tuesday in Abuja. He said the Read More…