Afreximbank records 12% rise in net income in H1 ‘21
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), today (Thursday), announced a 12% increase in its net income of $168.9 million in…
Clean energy companies get $80m relief against COVID-19 shocks
Green Climate Fund (GCF) today (Thursday), launched an emergency $80 million Energy Access Relief Fund (EARF) that shields…
Rotary launches tree planting campaign to combat climate change
Victor Uzoho To help achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 15, which seeks to promote sustainable…
ITC pushes women inclusion in trade policies
A new report by the International Trade Centre (ITC), has urged policymakers to unlock markets for women through…
CBN appoints 8 new departmental directors
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed the appointment of eight new departmental directors, including Mr. Osita…
BUA, Turkish firm ink 2,000 tons daily Gypsum powder plant
BUA Group, a leading African industrial company, is set to commence the construction of a 2,000 tons/day Plaster…
‘Africa requires $130bn yearly to achieve renewable energy goal’
Africa is said to require approximately $130 billion yearly between now and 2050 as investment towards achieving the…
Edo State, BOI launch N2bn fund for over 50,000 MSMEs
The Edo State Government and the Bank of Industry (BOI) have unveiled a Micro Small and Medium Enterprise…
CBN selects Bitt Inc. as technical partner for eNaira
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the formal engagement of the global Fintech company, Bitt Inc.,…
Zenith Bank pre-tax profits rise to N117.05bn in H1 2021
Zenith Bank Plc has posted a profit before tax (PBT) of N117.05 billion for the half year (H1)…