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George Elombi is next President of Afreximbank
Shareholders of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have appointed Dr George Elombi as the next President and Chairman…
FDI flows to developing economies drop to lowest level since 2005, says World Bank
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos Flows of foreign direct investment (FDI) into developing economies—a key propellant of economic growth…
Nigeria replenishes Trust Fund with $500m – Edun
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to Africa’s economic development with a fresh $500 million contribution to the Nigeria…
Mauritania’s Sidi Ould Tah elected 9th AfDB President
By Tochukwu Bliss, Abuja Mauritania’s Sidi Ould Tah was today elected President of the African Development Bank (AfDB)…
25 countries unite against plastic pollution
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos Some 25 countries have agreed to unite under the World Economic Forum’s Global Plastic Action…
Investment in women’s health to unlock $400bn in global GDP: WEF Report
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos New research from the World Economic Forum (WEF) reveals that addressing nine key health…
AfDB President canvasses accelerated efforts to reduce food prices in Nigeria
President of African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has called for accelerated efforts to increase food production…
15th IRENA Assembly to set energy transition narrative for 2025
By Tochukwu Bliss, Abuja The 15th Session of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Assembly convened yesterday, in Abu…
Exodus by Wall Street banks from climate group worries advocates
U.S. lenders have been rushing in recent weeks to leave one of the world’s top banking sector climate…
Libya signs Afreximbank Establishment Agreement to boost African trade
By Tochukwu Bliss, Abuja Libya has officially acceded to the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Establishment Agreement, thereby becoming…