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Rebased GDP: Kenya’s Economy Up 25%, Joins Africa’s Top 10

By Peter OBIORA InvestAdvocate Lagos (INVESTADVOCATE)-Kenya’s economy climbed up 25 percent after its authorities changed its gross domestic product (GDP) base calculation year to 2009 from 2001, making it to be amongst the top 10 economies in Africa. According to a Reuters report, the East Africa’s economy was calculated to […]

Nigeria Seek Private Investors on New National Carrier, Aviation Expansion for $2 Billion

By Yakubu LAAH InvestAdvocate Lagos (INVESTADVOCATE)-Nigeria is seeking private investors to set up a new national carrier as it expands its aviation sector, a Bloomberg report quoted Osita Chidoka, minister of aviation. According to the report, Chidoka  who spoke with Bloomberg TV Africa in an interview in New York and […]

Citibank Supports Financial Journalism in Nigeria

By Yakubu LAAH InvestAdvocate Lagos INVESTADVOCATE)-A member of leading global bank, Citibank Nigeria Limited has hosted the annual Citi Financial Journalists Training (CFJT) to enhance professionalism amongst financial journalists in Nigeria, a statement from the lender said on Tuesday. Citibank Nigeria said the training which took place on Wednesday September […]