AIF 2024: Nigeria’s SAPZ Phase II attracts $2.2bn investment interest
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group said it facilitated about $2.2 billion in capital…
UN health agency approves ‘groundbreaking’ TB test
A potentially “groundbreaking” test for tuberculosis (TB) has been endorsed by the UN World Health Organization (WHO) as…
Global trade to hit record $33trn in 2024, but uncertainties over tariffs loom
Global trade is poised to hit a record $33 trillion in 2024, showcasing remarkable resilience despite persistent economic…
Africa Investment Forum garners $29.2bn in deals
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos The Africa Investment Forum (AIF) 2024 Markets Days, Saturday, said it recorded a total…
AfDB, DBSA, others sign new African multi-originator synthetic securitization platform
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, together with the Development Bank of Southern Africa…
AfDB, TDB institutes $150m risk participation agreement
By Tochukwu Bliss, Abuja The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, and the Eastern and Southern African Trade and…
FG inaugurates N20bn credit scheme to boost automobile industry
The federal government has inaugurated a N20 billion Consumer Credit Fund initiative aimed at stimulating the economy and…
NEPC frowns at $480 million expenditure on rice importation
The Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) on Thursday described the continuous spending of $480 million on importing three…
UN to promote inclusion of PWD in business procurement
The UN Resident Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohammed Fall, says the body is committed to promoting the inclusion of…
NIWA seeks collaboration with state governments on waterway safety
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) is seeking increased collaboration with state governments to enhance the safety and…