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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. ...
Article
Overview of Nigeria Tax Reform Bill
By A. Edwards Taxation has been a cornerstone of organized societies since ancient civilizations. Early forms emerged in Mesopotamia around 3000 BCE, where ...
Business
AfDB and partners launch platform to unlock billions for Africa’s development
The African Development Bank (AfDB), Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), and key institutional investors—Academy Securities, Africa50, and Newmarket—have signed a Letter of ...
Health
1win and HSDF bring free healthcare screenings to 10,000 people across Enugu, Anambra
The 1win-facilitated health check-ups operate from November 30 to December 30, 2024, across Enugu and Anambra states and target individuals between 18 and 60 ...
Business
Money sent home by relatives is vital for families in Sub-Saharan Africa to withstand the impact of climate change
New IFAD case study in Mali shows diaspora finance and investment play an essential role in helping vulnerable populations adapt to climate change. ...
