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U.S. consumer spending rebounds; inflation muted By Reuters

U.S. consumer spending rebounds; inflation muted By Reuters

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Carlos Gonzalez, managing partner of the Oz Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Nightclub, counts money ahead of the Tampa Bay area weekend NFL’ Super Bowl LV amid the ongoing spread of the coronavirus…

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Oil set for steady gains as economies shake off pandemic blues: Reuters poll By Reuters

Oil set for steady gains as economies shake off pandemic blues: Reuters poll By Reuters

2/2 © Reuters. FILE PHOTO: The price of gasoline is shown on a gas pump at an Arco gas station in San Diego 2/2 By Sumita Layek and Bharat Gautam (Reuters) – Oil prices will…

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breaking the glass ceiling is a win for all women

breaking the glass ceiling is a win for all women

Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has become the first woman and the first African to be chosen as director general of the World Trade Organisation. The Conversation Africa’s Wale Fatade asks Dr Monica Orisadare, an assistant professor…

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A new advance in the search for substances to replace fat in food

A new advance in the search for substances to replace fat in food

It’s well known that obesity is developing into a growing global health problem. In Africa alone, the number of overweight children under five has increased by nearly 50% since 2000. Obesity is a risk factor…

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InfraCo Africa mise 10 millions $ dans une société de promotion immobilière au Kenya

InfraCo Africa mise 10 millions $ dans une société de promotion immobilière au Kenya

(Agence Ecofin) – Après l’émission début 2020 de ses premières obligations vertes destinées à financer le développement de logements durables et écologiques au Kenya, Acorn Holdings lève des fonds auprès d’InfraCo Africa pour la construction…

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la contribution du secteur des télécoms au PIB s’est hissée à 15,9% en 2020

la contribution du secteur des télécoms au PIB s’est hissée à 15,9% en 2020

(Agence Ecofin) – Les restrictions induites par la Covid-19 au Nigeria ont suscité une flambée de la consommation des télécommunications en 2020. Les effets de cette boulimie se font ressentir sur l’économie nationale. Le Bureau…

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Biden USTR nominee Tai vows to end trade ‘race to the bottom,’ counter China By Reuters

Biden USTR nominee Tai vows to end trade ‘race to the bottom,’ counter China By Reuters

2/2 © Reuters. FILE PHOTO: U.S. President-elect Joe Biden announces members of his administration in Wilmington, Delaware 2/2 By David Lawder and Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Katherine Tai, President Joe Biden’s top trade nominee,…

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IMF Press Briefing Argentina/ Sudan

IMF Press Briefing Argentina/ Sudan

The IMF continues to engage with the Argentine authorities actively and constructively over an IMF-supported program that can help Argentina overcome its important social and economic challenges.  spokesman Gerry Rice told reporters in Washington, DC…

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Oil Down, Investors Look to OPEC+ Meeting for Production Stance By Investing.com

Oil Down, Investors Look to OPEC+ Meeting for Production Stance By Investing.com

© Reuters. By Gina Lee Investing.com – Oil was down Friday morning in Asia, ending the week on a low note. The global market tightened as investors await an Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries…

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Poor rural infrastructure holds back food production by small Nigerian farmers

Poor rural infrastructure holds back food production by small Nigerian farmers

Agriculture is an important part of development and poverty mitigation in low income countries. It depends on infrastructure such as good roads, safe drinking water, adequate power supply, a market network, modern communication services and…

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