Category: Business / Economy

April 10, 2019

The role of gender diversity in securing the future of African businesses

In line with this year’s theme for International Women’s Day, “Balance for Better,” global human resources consulting firm, Mercer is committed to creating a balanced approach that caters to the health, wealth and careers...

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Innovation key to creating much-needed jobs in Africa, says Songwe

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March 7, 2019

Innovation key to creating much-needed jobs in Africa, says ECA’s Songwe

Africa has to innovate if the continent is to create sufficient decent jobs for its growing youthful population, Economic Commission for Africa’s (ECA) Executive Secretary, Vera Songwe, has said. Speaking in Addis Ababa at...

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February 6, 2019

The motive for Ausso Leadership Academy is sustainable shared prosperity – Okere

Austin Okere is founder and Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the Ausso Leadership Academy (ALA). He has over 30 years industry experience as a Systems Analyst, and Visionary Corporate Strategist. Inside the ALA space in Lekki, Lagos,...

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September 13, 2018

African Development Bank’s board approves policy on non-sovereign operations

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved the Bank’s Policy on Non-sovereign Operations (NSO). The document provides the framework within which the Bank through its private sector lending window...

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August 8, 2018

NEW BOOK – Africa Arrives: New Guide to the “World’s Hottest Market” proves Africa is Open for Business!

Written by British/Nigerian investment banker, Mark Byron, ‘AFRICA ARRIVES: The Savvy Entrepreneur’s Guide to The World’s Hottest Market’ provides a factual, evidence-backed case for Africa’s potential for inward investment, potent entrepreneurship and an...

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May 3, 2018

About 7 Million People Die Yearly from Air Pollution – WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO), recently released data on environmental pollution which shows that 9 out of 10 people worldwide breathe polluted air. The data shows that about 7 million people die yearly as...

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April 20, 2018

MENA Innovation 2018: Official Ministerial Summit For ICT Innovation In Education & Digital Inclusion

PRESS RELEASE Industry and government are looking forward with anticipation to MENA Innovation 2018 which will see the gathering of ministers and government officials,under the patronage of HE Yasser El Kady, Egyptian Minister of Communications...

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August 25, 2017

Africa’s Economic Transformation Requires a Well-built Infrastructure Base

A strong infrastructure base is critical for Africa’s economic transformation, Economic Commission for Africa’s Sylvain Boko said Thursday. Speaking during an ECA-sponsored session at the annual Nigerian Bar Association conference in Lagos, Nigeria, Mr....

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August 21, 2017

Nnewi to get Automotive Park as NADDC boss, Aliyu Jelani visits Innoson

Nnewi, Anambra State in South East Nigeria and home of Nigeria’s first indigenous automobile manufacturer, Innosn Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) company has been designated as hub for manufacture of vehicles and auto spare parts. This...

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Digitization of Kenyan farmer payments helps tackle poverty

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May 31, 2017

Digitization of Kenyan farmer payments helps tackle poverty

Case study by the United Nations-based Better Than Cash Alliance shows how One Acre Fund OAF, an agricultural nonprofit organization in partnership with Citi Inclusive Finance, successfully digitized loan repayments for farmers in Kenya....

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