Barton Heyman

November 13, 2017

Nigeria Update: LCCI, Japanese Agency Sign MoU to Strengthen Business Relations

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO), a Japanese government-related body have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) […]
November 9, 2017

World Update: China’s Tencent buys 12% stake in Snapchat owner

China’s Tencent now holds a 12 percent stake in Snapchat operator Snap Inc, Snap said on Wednesday, turning over a 20 percent slide in the U.S. […]
November 9, 2017

Africa Update: U.S. signs $524.7MN investment compact with Ivory Coast

The Millennium Challenge Corporation, the U.S. government’s main development fund, said on Tuesday it had signed a $524.7 million investment compact with Ivory Coast to build […]
November 9, 2017

World Update: Oil dips on lower China imports

Oil prices fell on Wednesday as Chinese crude imports slipped to their lowest level in a year, although traders said the overall market remains well supported […]