West Africa

Dec102018 by newbusinessethiopiaNo Comments

Digital pan-African platform to support West, North Africa entrepreneurs

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Accenture announced the launch of YAS! (Youth for Africa and Sustainable Development Goals, a pan-African entrepreneurship portal-platform with a two-day programme in Lagos. (more…)

Nov212018 by newbusinessethiopiaNo Comments

Global hotel chains to expand in Francophone Africa

Hospitality

The facts and figures behind an unprecedented hotel expansion in Francophone Africa are revealed in the latest research by W Hospitality Group, the international experts in hotels, tourism and leisure based in Lagos, Nigeria. (more…)

Jun182018 by newbusinessethiopiaNo Comments

Central, West Africa police forces partner to fight organised crimes

Politics

With the aim of boosting efforts to fight transnational threats across these regions, the police chiefs of Central and West Africa join hands. (more…)

Jun72018 by newbusinessethiopiaNo Comments

FDI to West Africa fell 11% to $11.3 billion

Investment

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to West Africa fell by 11% to $11.3 billion in 2017 as compared to the previous year, according to World Investment Report 2018 released today. (more…)