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India to supply 192 MW power to Bangladesh as per the renewed agreement. It is a 20% increase from the earlier 160 MW it supplied. The two commonwealth countries inked an agreement on January 11, 2010, for power trading at a mutually agreed price which expired on March 16, 2021. It was renewed on March 17, 2021, with modified terms and conditions.

Read the original article here: https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/economy/story/india-to-supply-additional-20-power-to-bangladesh-314477-2021-12-05

President Muhammadu Buhari declares Nigeria as the most viable and attractive investment destination in Africa. Buhari added that Nigeria is on the path of becoming a leading industrial and trading destination in Africa. Worth $992 million were invested in the country’s startups in just the first 10 months of 2021. The federal government has also developed the Nigerian Startup Bill. If passed, the bill will empower the Nigerian tech ecosystem with subsequent laws and regulations serving the best interests of the sector.

Read the original article here: https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2021/12/05/buhari-nigeria-is-africas-most-viable-investment-destination/

Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB) President Dr Gene Leon committed to strengthening ties with Trinidad and Tobago during his recent official visit. He is considering collaborating and partnering on the areas such as climate sustainability, developing educational facilities, renewable energy, digital transformation and infrastructural development.

Read the original article here: https://thevoiceslu.com/2021/12/cdb-to-strengthen-ties-with-trinidad-and-tobago/