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MFS Africa Completes Acquisition of Nigeria’s Baxi

Digital payment firm MFS Africa announced on March 28 the finalization of the process to acquire Baxi, an electronic payment network focused on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria.

Ukraine War Creates Woes and Opportunities for Africa – AfDB President

The African Development Bank (AfDB) aims to raise $1 billion to rapidly ramp up agricultural production in Africa and stave off a potential food crisis brought on by Russia’s invasion.

West African Leaders Set Deadlines for Coup-Hit States

West Africa’s leading political and economic bloc said on Friday it would give Mali’s military transitional government 12 to 16 months to arrange elections and offered Guinea’s ruling junta a.

African Management Institute Launches New Francophone Learning Programmes for Senegal and West Africa

The African Management Institute (AMI) (www.AfricanManagers.org), the continent’s leader in business and management training, recently launched a new series of francophone learning programmes to support the growth of small enterprises.

MainOne Announces Expansion of Fiber Optic Network Facility

MainOne, West Africa’s leading connectivity and data centre solutions provider, has announced the expansion of its fibre optic network infrastructure to the Lagos Free Zone in Lekki. The firm, in.

World Bank Sells First ‘Rhino’ Bond to Help South Africa’s Conservation Efforts

The World Bank has issued the world’s first wildlife conservation bond, raising $150 million to help efforts to increase the endangered black rhino population in South Africa, the bank said.

Nigeria’s President Proposes Improved Tax Revenue for Citizens

By Fumnaya Ijeh President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has proposed improved tax revenue for the country which will not necessarily impose new tax rates on citizens.

Introducing the 22 African Women Who Have Served as Head of State

Johannesburg, South Africa, March 29, 2022 – / The role that women should play in shaping Africa’s present and future was a key theme from speakers of the Women Heads.

CBN Governor Restates Commitment to Building Strong Financial System

By Omowumi Odesomi The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele has reiterated his commitment to ensuring a robust monetary policy and fighting inflation which is now.