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Togo: Solar project launched to increase rural energy access
ESI Africa
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September 1, 2025
Togo has launched the “Café Lumière” initiative, a solar-powered community electrification scheme, in a bid to accelerate progress towards universal energy access. The pilot phase was inaugurated on 26 August, in six villages of Haho prefecture,...
Nigerian banks lead African trade surge
Zawya
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When First Bank, Nigeria’s oldest lender, opened its first cross-border branch in Ghana in 1997, it was such a novel idea that it took seven years before United Bank for Africa (UBA) followed the example in 2004. Then the idea caught on, with...
Unleashing private sector investment, creating better jobs for Togo’s inclusive and sustainable growth
Panapress
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September 2, 2025
02 september 2025 - 08:08:24 MA/AR 168 Views Panafrican News Agency Lomé, Togo (PANA) - Togo has maintained robust and stable growth over the past decade but is now facing new challenges in a more uncertain regional and international context,...
Senegal taps regional development bank for digital transformation
Coingeek
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September 2, 2025
Homepage > News > Business > Senegal taps regional development bank for digital transformation Senegal has held talks with the West African Development Bank as it seeks new partners for its digital transformation agenda. The Minister for...
Local carriers struggle as foreign airlines rake in $1.7b from Nigerian market
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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September 2, 2025
• 18 foreign airlines offer 54,997 weekly seats out of Nigeria • Nigerian carriers struggle, command 10% market share • It’s time to reciprocate bilateral agreements, boost capacity of local carriers, experts say It’s boom time in the...
Stakeholders hail shea export ban, eye $6.5bn global market
The Sun Nigeria
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September 2, 2025
By Chinenye Anuforo Nigeria’s decision to halt the export of raw shea nuts for six months has been welcomed by industry stakeholders, who say the policy could reposition the country to enjoy a larger share of the $6.5 billion global shea market...
Togolese Protests Seeking President Gnassingbé’s Ouster Blocked
Mint
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August 31, 2025
(Bloomberg) -- Security forces in Togo on Saturday blocked a protest by opposition parties and civil groups against the continued rule of President Faure Gnassingbé and his family, now in its 58th year. Police and military personnel descended on...
Welcome to In Business Madison’s second annual Power 100 list!
In Business - Wisconsin
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We’re pleased to highlight the leaders in Wisconsin’s Capital Region who are driving economic growth and helping shape our community into a thriving place to work, learn and live. Whether they work in health care, finance, technology, education,...
Africa needs fairer financing to withstand global shocks – Ato Forson
Business and Financial Times
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September 1, 2025
By Kizito CUDJOE The finance minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has cautioned that Africa risks becoming an “unintended casualty” of global inflation, rising interest rates and geopolitical shocks and pressed for concrete mechanisms to secure...
Nigerian Agency Confirms Pirates' Attempt To Hijack Maltese Chemical Tanker Off Togo
Sahara Reporters
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The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has said that the attempted piracy attack on the Maltese-flagged chemical tanker, MT Endo Ponente, off the coast of Lome, Togo, has been foiled. The agency confirmed in a statement...
How Nigeria can strengthen business competitiveness and attract private investment
Nairametrics
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September 1, 2025
Over the past three decades, Nigeria has anchored its socio-economic development strategy on the active participation of the private sector across virtually all sectors of the economy. This policy orientation has been shaped by two key factors:...
Chinese group Lesso eyes Togo for West African expansion
Togo First
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(Togo First) - • Chinese construction materials giant Lesso plans to open a subsidiary in Togo. • Talks with Togo’s Chamber of Commerce focused on partnerships with local firms. • The move aims to boost the construction sector, create jobs, and...
NPA to revive Delta Ports for economic growth, job creation
New National Star
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September 1, 2025
BY PETER USMAN As part of a broader strategy to boost Nigeria’s economy and decongest Lagos ports, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has announced plans to fully revive Delta Ports for full operations. The arrangement was perfected during a...
Togo to Host 2nd Maritimafrica Week in Lomé, Sept. 10–12
Togo First
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(Togo First) - • Lomé hosts Maritimafrica Week on blue economy, Sept. 10–12. • Forum to address maritime governance, port security, and digital transformation. • Event underscores Togo’s deep-water port as regional logistics hub. Lomé will host...
How Dangote Cement made revenue of N2.07 trillion in 6 months of 2025
Nairametrics
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September 4, 2025
Dangote Cement Plc posted a stunning N2.07 trillion in revenue in just six months of 2025, reaffirming its dominance as Africa’s largest cement producer. With half-year revenue already surpassing 57.86% of 2024’s full-year turnover, the company is...
Togo launches “Café-Lumière” solar project to boost rural electrification
Togo First
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(Togo First) - Togo officially launched the “Café-Lumière” project on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, starting with a pilot deployment in six villages of Haho prefecture, about 90 kilometers north of Lomé. The initiative is led by the NGO Electriciens...
Ketu North MP urges unity over petty chieftaincy disputes as...
Modern Ghana
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The Member of Parliament for Ketu North, Eric Edem Agbana, has called on traditional authorities in the Volta Region to put unity and development above petty chieftaincy disputes. Speaking at the launch of the 2025 Hogbetsotsoza Festival at Ohawu...
Togo Launches Second Phase of General Business Census to Fill Data Gaps
Togo First
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(Togo First) - An additional phase of Togo's second General Business Census (RGE-2) began on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. The operation, which targets areas not covered in the main phase, will continue until September 10, according to a joint...
Business support key to AfCFTA success
Graphic
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August 27, 2025
The Canadian High Commissioner to Ghana, Myriam Montrat, has stressed the African Continental Free Trade Agreement’s (AfCFTA) capacity to enable economies to scale and position Africa as a more competitive player in global value chains. However,...
WAEMU: CRRH-UEMOA's 60 billion FCFA Social Bond Debuts on Regional Exchange
Togo First
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(Togo First) - The Regional Stock Exchange (BRVM) welcomes the CRRH-UEMOA 6.00% 2025 - 2040 "Social Bond", a CFA60 billion bond issue dedicated to financing affordable housing. The Social Bond, arranged by Impaxis and confirmed by Moody's with an...