The African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) has huge potential to move Africa to dizzy heights of development on the…
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Nigeria set to host Africa Trade Forum
Nigeria is is set to host the 2018 edition of Africa Trade Forum from 2-3 November, 2018.
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First Bank of Nigeria, Clickatell drive financial inclusion using WhatsApp
Clickatell promotes Financial Inclusion in Nigeria by enabling FirstBank to launch Chat Banking on WhatsApp.
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Women owned enterprises in Nigeria secure $50 million
The African Development Bank has approved a $50 million line of credit to Nigeria’s Fidelity Bank Plc to support small…
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Hilton on track to double its footprint in Africa
As it continues to grow its presence in Africa by introducing new brands and entering new countries, Hilton announced it…
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U.S. provides $900 million to Africa, Asia, Latin America projects
The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) of the United States government on Thursday approved $895 million in financing and political…
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Mauritius joins Africa50
The Republic of Mauritius became the 30th shareholder of Africa50, the pan-African investment platform.
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AU pleas donors to sustain Greet Green Wall program
The Africa Union Commission (AUC) urges international development partners of the continent to finance its Greet Green Wall program, which…
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Paylater app reaches one million downloads in Nigeria
In Nigeria, a country of nearly 200 million people, 61% of the adult population is underbanked. Fintech companies like Paylater…
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Ethiopia, Egypt, Nigeria, Zambia, Côte d’Ivoire discuss Africa Energy Market
Experts from Ethiopia, Egypt, Nigeria, Zambia and Côte d’Ivoire along with public, private and civil society representatives discuss the technical,…
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How Ethiopia can repatriate stolen billions of dollars
After taking office three months ago, the new Prime Minister of Ethiopia Dr. Abiy Ahmed has repeatedly stated that his…
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Africa electricity index examines 15 countries performance
Electricity Regulatory Index for Africa (ERI), new report by the African Development Bank measures the level of development of regulatory…
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FDI to West Africa fell 11% to $11.3 billion
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to West Africa fell by 11% to $11.3 billion in 2017 as compared to the previous…
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FDI flow to Africa declines, UN report
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) flows to Africa slumped to $42 billion in 2017, a 21% decline from 2016, says World…
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