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Japan, AfDB announce $3.5 billion support for Africa’s private sector development
Japan and the African Development Bank has announced a joint target of $3.5 billion under the Enhanced Private Sector Assistance for Africa initiative ...
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TICAD7: AfDB discusses relief for fragile states through innovative private sector financing
Access to concessional resources and insurance cover for pioneering investments offer fragile nations the best tools to jump-start their economies, the African Development ...
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FirstBank convenes SME Week, reinforces its support to the engine of the economy
First Bank of Nigeria Limited, as part of the launch of its specialized SME propositions, has reinforced its commitment to supporting small and ...
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OPEC launches new strategy, sets sights on sustainable growth and maximum development impact
The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) will embark on a journey to diversify its financial resources and to implement a coherent and ...
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Jos fireside chat hinges Nigeria’s digital future on collective partnership
By Nwakaego Alajemba and Nchekwube Clara Aghasili-Lingo Speakers at the recent SMSGAfrica fireside chat in Jos, capital of Plateau State, central Nigeria have ...
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Rwanda, IFAD partner to reduce poverty in drought-prone areas
About 7,167 poor and food insecure rural households in Rwanda will benefit from a new US$24.7 million project that aims to improve food ...
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AfDB, MFW4A, BMZ/GIZ host international workshop on Africa’s trade finance market
The African Development Bank (www.afdb.org), Making Finance Work for Africa (MFW4A) (www.mfw4a.org) and the German Cooperation (BMZ/GIZ) have held a two-day international workshop ...
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2019 Africa Shared Value Summit wants business to take action for profit with purpose
The third annual Africa Shared Value Summit took place last week in Nairobi, Kenya – the first time the event has come to ...
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Newly-elected Nigerian UN General Assembly President to focus on ‘peace and prosperity’ for most vulnerable
The global reach of the United Nations makes it “the world’s best hope for peace and security, sustainable development and the promotion and ...
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IMF completes 2019 Article IV Mission to Namibia
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team led by Mr. Geremia Palomba, IMF Mission Chief for Namibia, visited Windhoek during May 22-June 4, ...
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Landmark Supreme Court judgment over elections in Zamfara is most downloaded court documents
The Supreme Court judgment over the elections in Zamfara State, north east Nigeria is trending and one of the most read news online. ...
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UNESCO to host Africa-China World Heritage cooperation forum
On 3 and 4 June, the UNESCO-Africa-China Forum on World Heritage Capacity Building and Cooperation will seek to strengthen collaboration between Africa and ...










