Nakfa Corporation

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The Nakfa Corporation was one of the first privately owned companies founded in Eritrea. The firm has various interests, including Gejeret Corrugated Boxes, a sodium silicate factory, and a mid-rise structure in Asmara bearing its name (the Nakfa Building). [1]

In May 2006, the capital held by the company amounted to 120 million nakfa. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Eyasu Hadgu (2006-06-13). ""...your patriotism needs to be emulated by all Africans," S. Lubasi". People's Front for Democracy and Justice. Archived from the original on 2006-09-29. Retrieved 2007-01-06.