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Economic Outlook for 2025 weighed down by fragmentation, debt and political uncertainty
The global economy is set to face significant challenges in 2025, with 56% of chief economists surveyed expecting conditions to weaken, according to ...
News
Dangote Cement, FBNHoldings, others Lift Equity Market by N53bn
The equity market rebounded on Thursday from its previous session’s loss, gaining N53 billion. Investor interest in key stocks such as Dangote Cement, ...
News
IFAD President calls on leaders at Davos to focus on reducing inequalities and driving growth and stability
As the world grapples with a perfect storm of climate change, conflicts, economic uncertainties, Alvaro Lario, President of the UN’s International Fund for ...
News
Global cooperation at a crossroads: Possibility amid rising geopolitical uncertainty
The World Economic Forum’s Global Cooperation Barometer offers a critical assessment of the state of global cooperation, showing a world grappling with heightened ...
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U.S. Senator Shaheen calls for accountability and global action following genocide determination in Sudan
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has issued a statement following the Biden administration’ Darfurs declaration ...
Business
ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development is Financial Institution of the Year at African Sustainability Awards
In a landmark achievement, the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has been recognized as the Financial Institution of the Year – ...
Business
South Africa’s inflation data shows easing expectations, but market remains cautious
South African equities continue to face headwinds, with the JSE FTSE Top 40 Index slipping by 0.18% on Thursday. The market reacted to ...
Business
African Development Bank to extend $200M facilities, ZAR 3.6B to Standard Bank Group for SMEs
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved two financial facilities for South-Africa based Standard Bank Group. The facilities ...
Education
Victor Moore Foundation: Nurturing dreams at Ayedere Ajibola High School
For the students of Ayedere Ajibola High School in Ketu, Lagos, July 2024 marked the beginning of a new chapter. The arrival of ...
Business
AFAWA and Bank of Industry secure $50M to empower female entrepreneurs in Nigeria
In a transformative move to boost financial access for women entrepreneurs in Nigeria, the African Development Bank Group’s Affirmative Finance Action for Women ...
Business
Swedfund and IFU invest in renewable energy development in Southern Africa
Swedfund and the Danish Investment Fund for Developing Countries, IFU, have partnered with Sturdee Energy to accelerate the expansion of renewable energy in ...
Business
South Africa’s market optimism grows with reforms, but challenges and risks persist
South Africa ended last week on a positive note, with the JSE FTSE All Shares Index adding 0.11%, driven by growing investor optimism. ...




















