APO International Green finance: African Development Bank accords $1 million grant to strengthen actions of Crédit Agricole du Maroc Group in climate transition The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org), through the African Green Banks Initiative (https://apo-opa.co/3M7ebo6) and the Multilateral Cooperation Center for Development Finance (https://apo-opa.co/4qgESVs), launched on 28 January a $1 million technical assistance program for Crédit Agricole du Maroc Group (GCAM). The financing will support strengthening GCAM’s institutional, operational and financial capacities to enable it to tap concessional and private capital, identify, structure and finance green projects, and monitor climate impact. Under […] today2 February, 2026
APO International Winning All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) ‘Life-Changing’ Say Juma Jux, Folex as Stakeholders Meet in Tanzania Fresh from their victories at the 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) (https://AFRIMA.org) in Lagos, Nigeria, Tanzanian stars Juma Jux and Folex have described the platform as a major driver of global visibility for African creatives, as industry stakeholders met in Dar es Salaam to review the impact of the awards on the region’s music industry. The award-winning artistes shared their views during a Media and Stakeholders’ Parley hosted […] today2 February, 2026
Uncategorized Agribank rolls out 100% penalty interest relief By: Hertha Ekandjo Agribank has started its Arrears Relief Programme, offering clients a 100 percent write off on penalty interest, subject to specific conditions. The programme started in September 2025, designed to help clients who have fallen behind on loan repayment while supporting the bank’s recovery efforts. Agribank chief executive officer Raphael Karuaihe said on Friday that the application process will run for six months, from 2 February to 31 […] today2 February, 2026
APO International Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI)-International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF) Islamic Finance and Development Journal Retains Scopus Indexing The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://ISDBInstitute.org) is pleased to announce that the International Journal of Islamic Finance and Sustainable Development (IJIFSD), published through a collaborative initiative between IsDBI and the International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF), continues to be indexed in the Scopus database following a successful post-rebranding re-evaluation. The Journal was rebranded from the ISRA International Journal of Islamic Finance (IJIF) in September 2024, to […] today2 February, 2026
insert_link Entertainment Royal Family: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor faces calls to testify over Jeffrey Epstein links (Photo credit: Jacob King PA/Associated Press) Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, a former member of the British royal family, is under pressure to testify before US lawmakers regarding his knowledge of financier Jeffrey Epstein. The former prince appears in newly released documents connected to Epstein, including photos reportedly showing him crouched over an unidentified woman. Journalist and author Alexander Larman, who wrote Windsors at War, said the documents are damaging and could further […] today2 February, 2026
insert_link Entertainment “Golden” becomes first K-Pop song to win a Grammy (Pictured singer EJAE, Photo credit: The Chosun Daily/AFP-Yonhap) The song “Golden,” featured in the film KPop Demon Hunters, has become the first K-Pop track to win a Grammy Award. The track won best song for visual media at the awards ceremony in Los Angeles, marking a milestone moment for the global K-Pop industry. The win highlights the growing international influence of K-Pop beyond traditional music charts and into film and […] today2 February, 2026
insert_link World India’s budget turns to manufacturing as government opts for caution India’s government has placed manufacturing at the centre of its new national budget as it seeks stability in the face of growing global economic uncertainty. The budget, presented in parliament on Sunday, avoided sweeping reforms and instead focused on steady sectoral support, a move analysts say reflects a cautious approach by policymakers. Neha Poonia filed this report. While the measures aim to shield the economy from external shocks, the absence […] today2 February, 2026
APO International Emerald Resources and LVC Global Holdings Merge to Create Emerald Global Resources (EGR), a New Abu Dhabi–Headquartered Natural-Resource Platform Emerald Resources, the energy, mining, and commodities subsidiary of Emerald Group (https://EmeraldGroup-Inc.com), and LVC Global Holdings have entered into a definitive agreement to merge their operations, forming Emerald Global Resources (EGR)—a next-generation natural-resource platform headquartered in Abu Dhabi. The merger unites Emerald Resources’ international footprint with LVC Global’s Africa-focused asset acquisition and deal-origination capabilities, creating a fully integrated Pan-African platform focused on metals, minerals, oil and gas, and integrated […] today2 February, 2026
APO International Intent HQ confirmed as Diamond Sponsor; Absa Bank as Platinum Sponsor & BEES joins as Gold Sponsor for Converge Africa 2026 Africa’s digital commerce economy is growing fast, but not without friction. Fragmented retail, inconsistent data, complex payments, rising fraud risk and disconnected customer journeys continue to slow down scale for retailers, brands and marketplaces across the continent. Converge Africa 2026 will place these challenges at the centre of its agenda, as the continent’s leading digital commerce, fintech and retail technology players gather from 4 to 6 May 2026 at […] today2 February, 2026
