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Suspected bomb on edge of Nigerian capital kills at least 15

A suspected car bomb exploded on the outskirts of Nigeria’s capital Abuja on Thursday, killing at least 15 people a week before the city was to host a conference of leaders and business executives focused on Africa’s growth prospects, witnesses said. The explosion hit the suburb of Nyanya, close to […]

Nigeria will remain African investment hub – EY

EY, a global business and financial advisory firm, says it is anticipating that Nigeria will continue to be a hub for investment in Africa. As a result, it said the country might emerge the most attractive developing market investment destination in the world in coming years. EY stated this in […]

IMF Approves $17 Billion Loan for Troubled Ukraine

By Peter OBIORA InvestAdvocate Lagos (INVESTADVOCATE)-The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Wednesday approved a two-year $17 billion loan facility for troubled and cash-strapped Ukraine. The IMF said its executive board approval Wednesday was under its exceptional access policy and paves the way for immediate disbursement of $3.19 billion. The Fund said […]