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Nigeria's government has proposed a 5% excise duty on telecom services, gaming, and betting as part of a new tax reform bill. How will this new tax burden affect consumers and businesses, and what could it mean for Nigeria’s digital economy?
Next, the Dangote Refinery missed its petrol supply targets, delivering only 148 million litres instead of 575 million litres between mid-September and early October. How would this affect fuel availability and prices in the coming months?
Finally, Jumia is exiting South Africa and Tunisia to focus on more profitable markets like Egypt, Kenya, and Nigeria, citing economic challenges and strong competition in those regions. Will this strategic shift improve Jumia’s profitability, and what impact will it have on the e-commerce landscape in Africa?
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