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Exclusive interview with Swazi Tshabalala, candidate for the presidency of the African Development Bank (AfDB)
Swazi Tshabalala is the only woman among the five candidates vying for the presidency of the African Development Bank. Of South African origin, she served until recently (October 2024) as the Bank ...
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Interview with Yacoub Sidya, CEO of MSS Security : “Disinformation is a Weapon of Mass Destruction”
In a media landscape where fake news often overshadows the truth, Yacoub Sidya, CEO of MSS Security, Global Aviation, and Phoenix Precious Metals, believes that disinformation is one of the ...
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Equity, BpiFrance partner to boost SME trade financing in East Africa
Equity has signed a trade credit financing agreement with BpiFrance, the public investment bank of France, to strengthen support for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across Kenya and the ...
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Nigeria, Tanzania suffer biggest blow on USAID funding halt
Analysis of the data shows that in the year ended December 2023, Nigeria received $368 million followed by Tanzania scoring $337 million from the United States. Uganda received $295 million while ...
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216 Capital invests in Juridoc startup to accelerate the digitalization of legal services in Africa and the Middle East
The digitalization of legal services in Tunisia is a key driver for modernizing administration, streamlining procedures, and enhancing transparency. By automating workflows and improving access to ...
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The president of EBID underscores the crucial role of DFIs in facilitating development in Africa
The President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), Dr George Agyekum Donkor, has highlighted the importance of Development Finance ...
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CGF Bourse Honored in the Order of Recognition of the African Guarantee and Economic Cooperation Fund (FAGACE) and Elevated to the Rank of Commander by the Board of Governors
Awarded by the Board of Governors of FAGACE, this nomination recognizes a fruitful collaboration and a shared commitment to strengthening the continent’s economic integration and promoting ...
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It’s Time to Convert Your Bitcoin into HYDROKKEN,A New Horizon in Sustainable Investing
In an evolving financial world, the rise of cryptocurrencies, led by Bitcoin, has revolutionized how we perceive investment and value preservation. Yet, in the shadow of this digital revolution ...
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ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development secures Green Climate Fund accreditation
Lomé, Togo – The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has achieved a significant milestone with its landmark accreditation to the Green Climate Fund (GCF) unlocking new ...
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Exclusive interview with Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, President of France-Nigeria Business Council and Chairman of Access Holdings PLC
Are the outcomes of H.E. Bola Tinubu’s State Visitmatching your expectations from the point of view of the France-Nigeria Business Council? The Nigerian President’s visit to France highlights ...
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Global Gateway: Partnership between EBID and EIB to promote climate action and environmental sustainability projects in the ECOWAS region
The EUR 100 million credit line signed under a EUR 150 million envelope is the EIB’s first operation with the EBID. It supports economic development, climate action and environmental ...
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UNDP and Sylvera launch Carbon Data Access Partnership to unlock Africa’s carbon potential
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and leading carbon data platform Sylvera have launched a partnership at the margins of the 38th African Union Summit to provide better access to ...