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Free movement of people, a catalyst for trade
African countries should promote the free movement of people across their borders to boost intra-African trade, says the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Director of...
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AFRICA’S Napoleon
One of the many aims of this writing is to contribute to the difficult task of finding and gathering the missing pieces that completes...
Association of Angolan Petroleum Service Companies (AECIPA) Partners with Energy Capital...
The partnership both consolidates the event’s position as Angola’s premier energy forum as well as AECIPA’s efforts to expand local content, youth empowerment in...
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What Namibia can learn from Qatar on Gas Development and Monetization
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By NJ Ayuk
For Namibia, natural gas production is a highly promising opportunity to grow and diversify its economy and create energy security
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The Legal and Regulatory Framework Governing Financial Technology (Fintech) in Nigeria
By Efeomo Olotu, Partner, Feyisayi Lari-Williams, Consulting Associate, Demola Makinwa
Associate, Martins Okoli NYSC Associate, George Etomi & Partners
Introduction
The rise in technology development, coupled with...
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South Africa – United States Collaboration Awarded Funding for Pilot Project Aimed at Democratizing...
In cooperation with Oak Crest Institute of Science based in California, the H3D Foundation is pleased to announce the award of $721,209 USD in funding from the United...
Employment law considerations during mergers
By Ebele Ikpeoyi , Associate at Bloomfield Law, Lagos, Nigeria
Introduction
Mergers are one way in which companies can increase their revenue and expand their business....
Fintech as the driver for growth in Africa’s banking sector
By Ogechi Onuoha (Associate), Taiwo Peregrino (Associate), and Ufuoma Isiavwe (Associate), Olajide Oyewole LLP, DLA Piper Africa member firm in Nigeria
According to the 2017 Global Findex Database,1 about 1.7 billion adults...
Senegal’s Ambitious Gas-to-Power Agenda
Senegal aims to obtain sufficient energy sources while reaching a triple objective that includes providing reliable electricity for its citizens
DAKAR, Senegal, August 2, 2019/APO...
M&A deal value rises in Africa in the first half of 2019
By Morné van der Merwe managing partner of Baker McKenzie’s Johannesburg office
There were a sharp increase in the value of total mergers and acquisitions...
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Seven Things to Consider When Transacting in Africa
Baker McKenzie lawyers based in Africa, alongside the Firm’s global Africa specialists, as well as lawyers from our African Relationship Firms from across the...