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Nandi-Ndaitwah, Hassan sign economic, trade, mining deals

The Namibian

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June 21, 2026

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and her Tanzanian counterpart, president Samia Hassan, this weekend sealed several key agreements aimed at boosting economic cooperation and regional integration. The two leaders met at Ikulu State House in Dar es Salaam on Saturday. The Presidency in a statement says discussions centred on strategic sectors critical to both nations’ development, including [] The post Nandi-Ndaitwah, Hassan sign economic, trade, mining deals appeared first on The Namibian.

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MyJoyOnline

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· Jun 26, 2026

Father’s Day: UMB marks occasion with courtesy call on Mahama

Universal Merchant Bank (UMB) marked this year’s Father’s Day with a courtesy call on the President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, reaffirming the Bank’s commitment to celebrating the enduring values of fatherhood, leadership and service. During the visit, the Managing Director of UMB, Dr. Philip Oti-Mensah, presented the President with a []

Voice of Nigeria

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· Jun 27, 2026

Oyo State Urges Traders to Promote Unity, Peace

The Oyo State Government has called on traders across the state to promote unity, peaceful coexistence and cooperation as essential ingredients for a stable and thriving business environment. The Commissioner for Investment, Trade, Cooperatives and Industry, Alhaja Faosat Joke Sanni, made the call while receiving the Babaloja General-in-Council and representatives from the seven geopolitical zones [] The post Oyo State Urges Traders to Promote Unity, Peace appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Trend News Agency

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· Jul 8, 2026

Anglo Asian Mining: Xarxar-Garadagh capital intensity among world's lowest

Anglo Asian Mining: Xarxar-Garadagh capital intensity among world's lowest

Vanguard News

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· Jul 5, 2026

Customs, Afreximbank deepen partnership to boost cross-border trade

By Godwin Oritse ABUJA — The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation aimed at promoting seamless cross-border trade and accelerating the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The renewed commitment was highlighted during a working visit by the President and Chairman [] The post Customs, Afreximbank deepen partnership to boost cross-border trade appeared first on Vanguard News.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jun 25, 2026

Nigeria, Netherlands secure fresh trade deal

Nigeria and Netherlands have secured a fresh trade facilitation deal. This comes as Nigeria Customs and its counterpart in the Kingdom of the Netherlands agreed to facilitate trade, boost border security, build capacity, and fight against transnational organised crime. In a statement by customs’ spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada, the collaboration was reached on Wednesday, 24 June [] Nigeria, Netherlands secure fresh trade deal

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 9, 2026

Malaysia, Thailand teruskan Zon Ekonomi Khas, sasar dagangan AS$30 bilion

PUTRAJAYA: Pembangunan Zon­ Ekonomi Khas Sempadan Malaysia-Thailand diteruskan bagi mencapai sasaran perdagangan dua hala bernilai AS30 bilion menjelang 2027. Ia antara persetujuan dicapai antara Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim dengan rakan sejawatnya, Anutin Charnvirakul semalam, sempena lawatan rasmi dua hari Perdana Menteri Thailand itu. Kedua-dua negara turut ber­se­tuju memudahkan urusan imi­­gresen dan kastam termasuk me­nye­lesaikan isu ... Read more The post Malaysia, Thailand teruskan Zon Ekonomi Khas, sasar dagangan AS30 bilion appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

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Related coverage for "Nandi-Ndaitwah, Hassan sign economic, trade, mining deals": MyJoyOnline — Father’s Day: UMB marks occasion with courtesy call on Mahama. Voice of Nigeria — Oyo State Urges Traders to Promote Unity, Peace. Trend News Agency — Anglo Asian Mining: Xarxar-Garadagh capital intensity among world's lowest. Vanguard News — Customs, Afreximbank deepen partnership to boost cross-border trade. Daily Post Nigeria — Nigeria, Netherlands secure fresh trade deal. Utusan Malaysia — Malaysia, Thailand teruskan Zon Ekonomi Khas, sasar dagangan AS$30 bilion