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Festive demand drives 400% price hike in north-east livestock markets- Report
Despite the enduring challenges that have long defined Nigeria’s North East, a surprisingly robust economic narrative is emerging from its...
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Oil climbs as drone attacks slash Kurdistan outputÂ
Oil prices advanced by over $1 on Thursday, with persistent drone strikes targeting oil fields in Iraqi Kurdistan for the...
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Can Urban Farming Contribute Meaningfully to Nigeria’s Food Security?Â
By Diana Tenebe, Chief Operating Officer, Foodstuff Store Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation, faces a complex web of food security...
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Cocoa rallies on Ivory Coast supply concerns
Cocoa prices experienced a sharp upward movement on Monday, with futures contracts for both New York and London recording notable...
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Gold edges higher as XAU/USD eyes $3,400
Gold prices (XAU/USD) reached a fresh 29-month high on Monday, rising to around $3,370 per ounce. The precious metal extended...
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Gold rallies as Trump’s expandingtariff threats sour market sentiment
Gold prices rallied by nearly one per cent on Friday, as global market sentiment soured in response to US President...
Read moreDetailsAfrica’s textile sector eyes AfCFTA boost amid calls for value addition
Onome Amuge Africa's cotton, textile, and apparel (CTA) sector, despite its potential, remains largely underdeveloped, hindered by a reliance on...
Read moreDetailsGlobal food prices dip in May on weaker cereal, sugar markets
Onome Amuge The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) registered a slight dip in May 2025, averaging 127.7 points, a 0.8...
Read moreDetailsHass avocado tipped for economic diversification amid $14.85bn market boom
Onome Amuge Avocado, also known as 'alligator pear' or 'butter fruit,' is rapidly gaining prominence on the global agricultural stage...
Read moreDetailsNigeria seeks cocoa lifeline as oil revenues shrink
Onome Amuge  A combination of rising global cocoa prices and dwindling crude oil revenues is prompting Nigeria to reignite its...
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