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German-African Agribusiness Forum to spotlight sustainability and innovation

Berlin is set to host the 11th German-African Agribusiness Forum on 20 January 2025. Under the theme “Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development through Regional Adaptation and Innovation”, the event will convene policymakers, industry leaders and stakeholders from Africa and Germany to explore transformative strategies for agricultural development. The forum, organized by the German-African Business Association (Afrika-Verein) and the German Agribusiness …

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EU mandates free real-time bank transfers: What it means for consumers

On 9 January 2025, a significant change was implemented in the European Union’s banking system: all banks are now required to accept real-time euro transfers. This mandate, established by an EU regulation, ensures that customers can send and receive funds instantly, 24/7, with transactions completed within ten seconds. Prior to this regulation, while standard SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) transfers …

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Lagos: The Glitz and the Grind of ‘Detty December’

‘Detty December’ has become synonymous with Lagos’s vibrant end-of-year celebrations, attracting Nigerians from the diaspora and international visitors eager to partake in the city’s dynamic festivities. The term, a playful adaptation of “dirty,” signifies the uninhibited revelry that characterizes the holiday season in Nigeria, particularly in Lagos. Detty December has become an annual homecoming that fosters reunions with family and …

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