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Ethiopia & Nigeria

34 shared events · Importance 4 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026

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International
Ethiopia: Ethiopia has signed a bilateral agreement with Nigeria for the transfer of over 100 Nigerian prisoners from its correctional facilities, demonstrating its commitment to international cooperation and humane justice administration.
Nigeria: Nigeria has successfully negotiated a prisoner transfer agreement with Ethiopia to repatriate over 100 of its citizens, demonstrating its commitment to the welfare of its citizens abroad.
Jun 10, 2026 · 45 articles
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Business
Ethiopia: Ethiopia will see the development of a new 3 MTPA urea fertilizer plant, contributing to its agricultural productivity and food security.
Nigeria: Nigeria will benefit from increased foreign exchange earnings, reduced dependence on fertilizer imports, and enhanced food security due to the expansion of Dangote Fertilizer's production capacity within the country.
Jun 15, 2026 · 27 articles
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Domestic
Ethiopia: Ethiopia is the home country of many migrants in South Africa, some of whom have been victims of xenophobic violence and looting. The country is also mentioned as a place where some migrants have no property or family to return to.
Nigeria: Nigeria is the evacuating country, coordinating the repatriation of its citizens due to xenophobic attacks in South Africa.
Feb 25, 2026 · 308 articles
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Ethiopia: Ethiopia's financial sector is opening up to foreign investment, with the entry of United Capital marking a significant step in developing its emerging capital market and attracting foreign expertise.
Nigeria: Nigeria's financial services industry benefits from United Capital's pan-African expansion, showcasing the capacity of indigenous institutions to operate across borders and strengthening regional economic integration.
Jun 08, 2026 · 21 articles
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International
Ethiopia: Ethiopia has connected 4.6 million people to electricity, supported by reforms that made grid connections more affordable under Mission 300.
Nigeria: Nigeria has connected over 4.5 million people through private sector-led initiatives under Mission 300, showcasing the effectiveness of public support and partner financing in creating viable markets.
Jun 16, 2026 · 20 articles
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Business
Ethiopia: Ethiopia>>> is a new high-growth African market that Spiro Agnew>>> plans to enter as part of its expansion strategy.
Nigeria: Nigeria>>> is one of the seven African markets where Spiro Agnew>>> currently operates, hosting a state-of-the-art battery recycling facility, benefiting from the expansion of electric mobility.
Jun 01, 2026 · 28 articles
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Ethiopia: Diesel prices rose 31% and humanitarian fuel costs 50-70%, hampering aid delivery.
Nigeria: Low-income households spend 60-70% of income on food and transport, exacerbating poverty.
Jul 16, 2026 · 6 articles
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Ethiopia: Ethiopia is a target market for agritech expansion, offering opportunities for Nigerian startups and improved agricultural services.
Nigeria: Nigeria is the primary market where FCMB operates; the initiative aims to improve agricultural productivity and financial inclusion, which could positively impact the country's agricultural sector and economy.
Aug 20, 2026 · 7 articles
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International
Ethiopia: Ethiopia is a major recipient of Chinese loans, potentially affected by the push for yuan-denominated repayments.
Nigeria: Nigeria is a major recipient of Chinese loans, illustrating both the benefits of infrastructure financing and the challenges of debt sustainability.
Jul 12, 2026 · 7 articles
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Tech
Ethiopia: Highlands region where malaria risk is increasing by 5% due to climate change.
Nigeria: West African nation where climate change is projected to reduce malaria cases by 5%.
Jul 29, 2026 · 6 articles
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Business
Ethiopia: Ethiopia is included; the infrastructure may help reduce high remittance costs.
Nigeria: Nigeria is Quidax's home market and regulatory base; the expansion leverages its SEC license to build a compliant pan-African payment network.
Jul 28, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Ethiopia: Ethiopia is one of the 10 approved countries from which Kuwait will continue to recruit domestic workers.
Nigeria: Nigeria is one of the 27 countries from which Kuwait has prohibited the recruitment of domestic workers.
Jun 08, 2026 · 15 articles
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Ethiopia: Ethiopia also broke its July heat record, contributing to regional extremes.
Nigeria: Nigeria recorded its hottest July, part of the Sahel's record-breaking heat.
Aug 10, 2026 · 26 articles
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Business
Ethiopia: Mentioned as the location for a planned three-million-tonne fertiliser plant under the $7 billion programme, reflecting AFC's broader investment in African industrial projects.
Nigeria: The refinery is located in Lagos, Nigeria, and its expansion is expected to reduce the country's reliance on imported refined products, supporting domestic energy security and economic development.
Aug 13, 2026 · 7 articles
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Ethiopia: Ethiopia, like other African nations, is experiencing higher jet fuel prices and supply disruptions due to the Iran war, affecting its aviation sector.
Nigeria: Nigeria's Dangote Petroleum Refinery is seen as a potential solution to Africa's dependence on imported refined jet fuel, which has been exacerbated by the Iran war.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
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Ethiopia: Ethiopia is hosting the headquarters of the African counterpart to the European Union — European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, where an expert is being deployed.
Nigeria: Nigeria has raised an alarm over the Ebola disease, recalling its successful containment efforts in 2014, indicating regional concern about the current outbreak.
May 15, 2026 · 446 articles
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Ethiopia: Ethiopia is mentioned as one of the countries from which migrants have traditionally been attracted to South Africa.
Nigeria: Nigeria provided free SIM cards and N50,000 worth of data to Nigerian returnees from South Africa as part of support packages.
May 12, 2026 · 302 articles
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Ethiopia: Ethiopia is an African country expanding cold-chain investments to support horticultural exports, utilizing solar-powered solutions.
Jun 16, 2026 · 6 articles
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Business
Ethiopia: Ethiopia is a country where United Capital Group recently secured an investment banking license, becoming the first foreign institution to do so. This is part of United Capital Group's broader pan-African expansion strategy.
Jun 15, 2026 · 7 articles
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International
Ethiopia: Ethiopia is mentioned as one of the African economies affected by the oil price surge.
Apr 01, 2026 · 6 articles
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Feb 16, 2026 · 6 articles
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Feb 12, 2026 · 8 articles
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Mar 27, 2026 · 6 articles
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Apr 15, 2026 · 6 articles
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Apr 11, 2026 · 6 articles
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May 08, 2026 · 23 articles
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May 05, 2026 · 8 articles
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May 05, 2026 · 23 articles
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May 02, 2026 · 27 articles
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May 01, 2026 · 7 articles
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