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USA
Afghanistan: the view from Ground Zero
As the US pulls out of Kabul, Americans are more wary than ever of foreign entanglements
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Kenya
Sweet and sour side of Irish potato business
Potatoes are the second most important food crop in Kenya after maize, according to the National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK).
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Nigeria
NICON Insurance, Nigeria Re: We Are Still In Charge – AMCON
The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has explained that Hon. Justice A. R. Mohammed of Federal High Court Abuja Division on Monday ordered it, NICON Insurance Limited, Nigeria Reinsurance (Nigeria Re) and Barrister Jimoh Ibrahim to maintain the status-quo-ante until September 8, 2021, when the court will hear all ...
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USA
Tourism As Private Business Regulated By States, Not Federal Govt
The Nigerian tourism industry in the last few years has been clog and hampered by issues of law, rights of control, regulation and taxing between the tiers of government. The initial lack of clarity on the constitution vis-à-vis states and federal government administrative organs of tourism led to so many ...
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Nigeria
NEPZA To Support Partnership On Development Of UniAbuja
The Nigerian Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has expressed readiness to support partnership between the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) and the University of Abuja for infrastructure and business development of the university’s permanent site. NEPZA managing director, Prof. Adesoji Adesugba, disclosed this during the inauguration of the ...
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Nigeria
Mastercard Foundation Engages Children On COVID-19 Protocols
Beyond the Classroom, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has engaged with 6,000 children in Nigeria on COVID-19 safety protocols. The community engagement is part of the Mastercard Foundation’s COVID-19 public awareness campaign aimed at delivering accurate, timely, and life-saving information on COVID-19 across African countries and communities. The initiative ...
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Argentina
Ley sobre conflicto de interés, en fila para el segundo debate
Buena parte de los países de América Latina tienen leyes que castigan el conflicto de interés. La de Chile, por ejemplo, obliga a los congresistas a abstenerse de votar por asuntos en los que tengan intereses, o sus familiares. La de Argentina, impide a los funcionarios a contratar a familiares ...
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Panama
Hoy por hoy
El ministro de Comercio ha revelado que el equipo que renegociará el contrato con Minera Panamá se ha reunido ya siete veces. Esto se ha sabido gracias a la presión que ha supuesto para el Gobierno que uno de los miembros de esta comisión haya renunciado públicamente y revelado ...
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Messico
Corte de Estados Unidos acepta la demanda de México contra fabricantes de armas
Una corte de Estados Unidos aceptó una demanda presentada por México contra fabricantes de armas de ese país a los que acusa de “comercio negligente” que alienta el contrabando y la violencia del narcotráfico, informó este viernes 20 de agosto el gobierno mexicano.
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Uruguay
Acciones de dLocal pasaron de USD 21 a USD 62,44
En el ecosistema empresarial y de valores todavía está fresco el recuerdo de la reciente salida a la Bolsa de la empresa dLocal, y no solamente por lo que este hito conlleva, sino por ser además el primer "unicornio" uruguayo, al superar una capitalización de mercado superior a los USD ...