Nigeria courts Ethiopian investors for energy IPO, while Ethiopia launches a new gold refinery and regional groups meet in Addis Ababa.

The entities involved

• Nigeria →

  sovereign state in West Africa

  • The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) prosecutes corruption cases across Nigeria.15:45
  • Lagos State police commands conduct security operations in Lagos.15:13
• Ethiopia →

  country in the Horn of Africa

  • Bank wins AMC Brand of the Year award, and Ethiopia's Velocity Marketing presented at AMC.14:44
  • Dangote Group is conducting an IPO roadshow in Ethiopia as the country positions itself as a key investment destination in Africa.14:00
• Sudan →

  country in Northeast Africa

  • Illegal gold mining along the Sudan-Egypt border is threatening regional stability.13:58
  • International diplomatic efforts are underway to resolve the Sudan civil war, involving talks between Massad Boulos and Abdel Fattah al-Burhan in Egypt, with the US seeking a resolution.13:49

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• The IPO of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery is seeking admission to the Nigerian capital market and could be Africa's largest share sale.Sep 10
• African Export-Import Bank provided $50 million in funding for a power project in Aba, Nigeria.Tue 03:37
• The IMF urged Nigeria to reduce its dependence on oil.Thu 16:10
• IMF approved terms of a new financial agreement with Ethiopia's Ministry of Finance.Jun 29
• The government urges investment in Nigeria and promotes economic growth across Africa while working to reduce borrowing costs for businesses.Jul 30