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First US representative to the AFDB, Harold Doley makes a case for Adesina

The first-ever U.S. representative to the African Development Bank, Harold Doley, has called for the country to support Akinwumi Adesina. He made this call in an open letter to the.

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African Union Development Agency and Ecobank Group announce focus areas on Joint Initiative to support Africa MSMEs

The African Union Development Agency and Ecobank Group have announced the key focus areas of their joint initiative to support Africa’s Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Micro Small and Medium.

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Nigeria: High on Hydrocarbon?

COVID-19 struck the world. The impact has been tragic! For some nations like Nigeria, it’s been a double tragedy. The virus attacked not only the health of citizens but also.

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NATSAVE set to support SMEs in Zambia amidst COVID-19 disruption

  The National Savings and Credit Bank of Zambia, NATSAVE, have said it plans to help in securing about 200,000 jobs in the country through its revolving loan scheme and.

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African Development Bank refutes claims that it plans to provide financial support to the East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project

ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire – The African Development Bank has become aware of an inaccurate news article stating that the institution plans to provide financial support to the East African Crude.

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5 Reasons Why African Businesses should not be on Pause

By Ken Giami The whole world may seem to be on Pause and lockdown following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people and businesses. Still, African entrepreneurs, businesses and.

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African Development Bank wins’ industry gong for pioneering 2019 social bond issue

This Environmental Finance 2020 bond award was given by an independent panel comprising 30 of the world’s largest green, social and sustainability bond investors ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — The African.

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Akinwumi Adesina: Africa’s Optimist-in-chief & ALM African of the Year 2019

Easily one of Africa’s most illustrious sons, the continent’s promoter – in – chief, and President, African Development Bank Group Dr. Akinwumi Adesina’s pro-Africa shuttles across the globe is receiving.

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First Bank Nigeria – 125 years of redefining banking and enabling dreams across Africa

The banking ecosystem in Nigeria is in a state of constant change which is evident in the increased use of technology and other innovations to create a seamless banking experience.

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African Leaders call for a connected continent at the 8th African Leadership Persons of the Year event in Johannesburg

…SA Deputy President David Mabuza; AfDB President Adesina, others receive the persons of the Year Awards   Johannesburg, South Africa. 1st March, 2020. African business and policy leaders have jointly called.

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