Search Results for: "World Bank"

Presidents Kenyatta, Obama Discuss Refugees, Security, Climate Change

President Uhuru Kenyatta and U.S. President Barack Obama today, by telephone, discussed the global refugee and migrant crisis, regional security, climate change and Kenya’s improving business environment. President Obama called.

  • 0

The 10 Fastest Growing Economies in Africa

The Ivory Coast is Africa’s fastest growing economy, according to the IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook. The West African nation’s GDP is expected to grow by 8.5% this year. The Ivory.

  • 0

Nigeria’s power finance and energy investors to meet with government in Abuja this October

Leading development finance institutions and heads of Nigeria’s most accomplished energy companies will meet with national government at EnergyNet’s Powering Africa: Nigeria Investment Summit, taking place in Abuja from 12-14.

  • 0

How Donors Will Help Accelerate Universal Health Coverage across Africa

    By Samuel Nabwiiso The World Bank and the Global Fund will invest $24 billion in Africa over the next three to five years to accelerate universal health coverage.

  • 0

Nigeria Approves Plan to Borrow More from Abroad as Recession Hits

  By Felix Onuah Nigeria’s government has approved a three-year plan to borrow more from abroad, Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun said on Wednesday after the economy slipped into recession for.

  • 0

G20 Summit in China, the Light at the End of Tunnel

By Chinese Consul General in Lagos, Chao Xiaoliang The G20 summit will be held on September 4th -5th, 2016 in a beautiful southeast city Hangzhou, China. It is also the.

  • 0

Rwanda: Rulindo Gets $16.5 Million Irrigation Dam   

By Peterson Tumwebaze Efforts by farmers in Rulindo District, Northern Province to enhance production have got a huge boost, thanks to a new multimillion dollar irrigation dam project. The Muyanza.

  • 0

Unlocking Solar Capital: Africa

UNLOCKING SOLAR CAPITAL: AFRICA 1 & 2 November 2016 /// Nairobi, Kenya Developing bankable solar solutions in Africa Solarplaza and GOGLA organize the 2-day conference and exhibition Unlocking Solar Capital.

  • 0

ICT to the Rescue: Fostering GDP Growth and Employment Opportunities

By Kingsley Okeke About 30 years ago, you may be right to have used Stone Age as a byword for Africa in relation to ICT growth and internet penetration. Since.

  • 0

ICT and the Economy: Blessing or Curse?

By: Inih Essien Information and Communication Technology (ICT) which is largely seen as technology that aids access to information through telecommunications has become an aspect of the economy which has.

  • 0