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EFG Hermes to enter Nigeria via acquisition of Primera Africa
EFG Hermes, a financial services corporation in frontier and emerging markets (FEM), has entered into a definitive sale and purchase agreement (SPA) to acquire 100% of Primera Africa, a top-ranked brokerage house in Nigeria, according to a press statement on Thursday. The statement said that EFG Hermes will utilise its presence in Nigeria to serve …
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Ramadan in Nigeria
About half of Nigeria’s population is Muslim. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is officially observed in Nigeria when the Ramadan crescent is sighted by the Nigerians themselves, as they do not start the fasting according to any other country’s observation. Once the moon-sighting is confirmed, a spirit of joy spreads …
One Global ready to roll out in Nigeria by Q3: COO
Company targets 1.5m users in first phase
Egypt condemns Nigeria bombings
Over 60 people reported dead
Nigeria awaits initiating agreements with Egypt
We are open to investors from all over the world, says Nigerian communication technology minister
Nigeria removes ban on Egypt’s furniture
Egypt’s furniture exports amounted to $107m in the first 4 months of the current year
Nigerian airstrike mistakenly bombs refugee camp, killing dozens: official
The Nigerian air force has killed dozens of refugees and wounded aid workers when it accidentally bombed a camp, a military official said.
Egypt sees opening to become largest African economy
Though the top three seem to be in a constant back and forth, Egypt’s future growth prospects put it in a better position than the current continental leaders
Thumbs to the rescue: Digital volunteers put vulnerable people on the map
Imagine you can help relieve disasters as they happen – by using your smartphone. NGOs have used crowdsourced information to locate vulnerable people for years. But can a mapping app really save lives in times of crisis?
Desertification fuels deadly clashes in Nigeria
Growing desertification and violence in Nigeria is forcing thousands of Muslim herdsmen to move south, leading to clashes with Christian crop farmers. Residents and activists report that hundreds have been killed.
Lagos’ war on street trading threatens livelihoods of its inhabitants
Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital is filled with street hawkers. The hawkers take advantage of the city’s congested roads to sell a wide range of household items to motorists stuck in the traffick jam.
Nigeria’s Avengers claim Niger Delta oil pipeline attacks
An oil pipeline belonging to the Italian oil company Agip came under several attacks in Nigeria’s oil-rich Bayelsa state. On Friday, the oil militants, the Niger Delta Avengers, claimed responsibility for the attacks.
Non-fasting Muslims arrested in northern Nigeria
The religious police in Kano State have been cracking down on Muslims who fail to fast during the holy month of Ramadan. As DW’s Nasir Zango reports, the suspects could be caned in public if found guilty.
Value of naira plummets after Nigeria ends dollar peg
In response to continued low oil prices, the Nigerian Central Bank floated its currency Monday and the naira subsequently lost over a third of its value. Some are praising the move as positive for Nigerians.
Nigerian FM: ‘get our house in order’
In an exclusive interview, Nigerian Foreign Minister Geoffrey Onyeama spoke to DW about migration, corruption, and the current tension in the Niger Delta.
Nigeria calls on Egyptian businesspeople to invest in pharmaceutical, agriculture sectors
The country asked the D-8 to invest in its free zone, says Nigerian deputy minister of trade
Deadly conflicts over green pastures in Nigeria
A continued strife over control of fertile lands in Nigeria has resulted to the deaths of many farmers and their livestock. Analysts say land disputes pose the greatest security risk after Boko Haram.
22 countries and cultures come together at fourth Drums Festival
All the shows will be held between 19 and 25 April. India was chosen to be the honorary guest at the festival
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Nigeria running out of time to deliver on vow to defeat Boko Haram
Nigeria’s new President Muhammadu Buhari promised to stamp out Boko Haram by the end of December. Will he manage to keep his word?
Nigerian president ‘shaken and shocked’ by gas tank explosion
Nigeria’s president has responded to a fatal gas tank explosion – with the number of deaths still unclear. The Christmas Eve blast in the southern town of Nnewi may have been exacerbated by firefighters’ lack of water.
Nigerian Shiites brave terror threat
Foreign journalists between caution and refusal to visit Egypt
“If I were planning a vacation, Egypt would not be on my list,” says Nigerian journalist
Analyst:’Nigeria’s new cabinet a blend of experience’
Why Nigerian activist Ken Saro-Wiwa was executed
Nigeria: Corruption scares off companies
Egypt eighth amongst 10 highest smartphone sales in developing markets
By Mohamed Alaa El-Din A recent report issued by GFK Institution ranked Egypt as having one of the highest smartphone sales in developing markets in 2015. According to the report, Egypt occupied eighth place in the list of countries that included India, Pakistan, Nigeria, Brazil, China and Indonesia. The report said Egypt’s sales of smartphones …
Multinational force announced as Boko Haram attacks continue
Foreign ministry condemns Boko Haram ‘terrorist attacks’
Harsh condemnation of IS, Boko Haram ideology by Egyptian foreign ministry and Dar Al-Ifta; Chad and Niger attack Boko Haram on Nigerian soil
Egypt condemns Boko Haram’s killings in Cameroon, Niger
Latest attack left more than 100 dead