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Can OPEC-style alliance help Ghana, Ivory Coast beat cocoa slump? [Business Africa]

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July 9, 2026

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Presidents Alassane Ouattara and John Mahama have agreed to revive what's being called the 'Cocoa OPEC', a coordinated strategy to harmonize farmgate prices and align crop calendars across both countries. They have invited Cameroon and Nigeria, the region's smaller producers, to join

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MyJoyOnline

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· Jun 26, 2026

Businesses urged to leverage international markets as Ghana, Turkey strengthen investment ties

First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Bernard Ahiafor, is urging Ghanaian businesses to take advantage of opportunities beyond the country’s borders to expand trade and drive economic growth. According to him, the country’s small and medium-sized enterprises have the potential to make a significant contribution to the economy if they actively engage with international markets. He []

Voice of Nigeria

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· Jun 24, 2026

SEC Promotes Unified African Capital Markets

Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has expressed its readiness to actively collaborate with African nations to harmonise regulations, promote cross-border listings, and enhance investor protection. The Commission made this known as it signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Capital Markets Authority of Rwanda in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. It also seized the opportunity to [] The post SEC Promotes Unified African Capital Markets appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Vanguard News

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· Jun 28, 2026

SME growth requires more than capital

By George Ogbonnaya For years, discussions about small and medium-sized businesses in Nigeria have focused on access to finance. While funding remains important, money alone will not drive the next stage of SME growth. We need to look beyond funding. Entrepreneurs across Nigeria face high costs, changing customer needs, rapid technology shifts, and more competition. At [] The post SME growth requires more than capital appeared first on Vanguard News.

Independent Online

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· Jun 25, 2026

BRICS+ Series: Why Africa’s future depends on beneficiating its mineral wealth

BRICS+ Series: Why Africa’s future depends on beneficiating its mineral wealth

Egypt Independent

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· Jul 2, 2026

Egypt, Nigeria explore investment opportunities in digital, healthcare sectors

Investment and Foreign Trade Minister Mohamed Farid Saleh stressed that Nigeria is an important economic and investment partner for Egypt and a promising market for Egyptian companies and products. Farid noted that the ministry is working to deepen cooperation with African countries and open new areas for investment and trade to support economic integration across The post Egypt, Nigeria explore investment opportunities in digital, healthcare sectors appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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· Jul 6, 2026

HCA rebrands as HDI, unveils new logo to deepen Nigeria’s halal economy

* New identity reflects commitment to global compliance: Prof. Oreagba * Halal economy is about trade, not Islamisation, says Imam Ibrahim _____ One of the highlights of the press conference was the announcement of the Fifth International Halal Seminar, scheduled for August 19 at NECA House, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, with the theme, Halal Development Beyond [] The post HCA rebrands as HDI, unveils new logo to deepen Nigeria’s halal economy appeared first on Muslim News Nigeria.

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Related coverage for "Can OPEC-style alliance help Ghana, Ivory Coast beat cocoa slump? [Business Africa]": MyJoyOnline — Businesses urged to leverage international markets as Ghana, Turkey strengthen investment ties. Voice of Nigeria — SEC Promotes Unified African Capital Markets. Vanguard News — SME growth requires more than capital. Independent Online — BRICS+ Series: Why Africa’s future depends on beneficiating its mineral wealth. Egypt Independent — Egypt, Nigeria explore investment opportunities in digital, healthcare sectors. Muslim News Nigeria — HCA rebrands as HDI, unveils new logo to deepen Nigeria’s halal economy