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 The British government has pledged to support Nigeria's effort towards ensuring stability and development with a commitment worth N65 billion.   The country's minister for Africa, Grant Shapps, said on arrival in Abuja on his maiden visit to Nigeria that the two countries would work tog . . .

International Affairs Director General with Austrian Foreign Affairs Ministry Alexander Marschik said that Austria wants to strengthen bilateral relations with Ethiopia especially in the area of trade, investment and security.   The Director General so stated during talks with Ethiopia Foreig . . .

Uganda is the most improved economy in the East African region in terms of creating a conducive environment for trade and investment, according to the latest Global Competitiveness ranking.   Uganda, which ranked 115 (from 122 last year) of the 144 economies surveyed globally, was followed by . . .

 There are still opportunities for Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) in the country, says Mr Andre Kruger, the Public Private Partnership financing specialist of Barclays Africa.   He said government had created a conducive environment by adopting the PPPs policy in 2009. Mr Kruger was . . .

 Nairobi — Kenyan and Norwegian investors had discussions on a wide range of potential fields for joint trade and investment engagements recently writes KENNEDY ABWAO.   The Norwegian firms were asked to consider increasing their presence in the region to capitalize on a new market . . .