[[{"value":"Wragby Business Solutions&Technologies Limited, a leading technology provider in Nigeria, proudly co-exhibited with Microsoft at the recently concluded GITEX Africa 2024 (https://GITEXAfrica.com/). Alongside esteemed Microsoft partners from across Africa, Wragby showcased groundbreaking advancements in technology with cutting-edge solutions and solidifying its commitment to driving digital transformation across Africa. As one of the leading tech events globally, GITEX Africa 2024 provided the perfect platform for Wragby to demonstrate its innovative solutions […]

[[{"value":"The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) (www.NigeriaRugby.org) has awarded Edo State the hosting rights for the 2024 National League for the South South Zone. This decision marks a significant milestone for Edo State, often referred to as the "Heart Beat of Nigeria," as it gears up to welcome teams from across the South South region. Teams from Delta, Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, and Edo will compete for the […]

[[{"value":"African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) and the Africa Petroleum Producers’ Organisation (APPO) have announced the historic signing of the Establishment Agreement and the Charter of the Africa Energy Bank (“AEB”) at a ceremony held at the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources of the Arab Republic of Egypt. The event was hosted by H.E. Eng. Tarek El Molla, Egyptian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources who also witnessed the signing […]

[[{"value":"The Africa Investment Forum has launched a series of investment roundtables to overcome Africa's project bankability challenges and, ultimately, bridge its infrastructure investment gap. The Roundtables will showcase key players currently focused on project development and bankability in Africa. Held on the sidelines of the African Development Bank's 2024 Annual Meetings in Nairobi, the first roundtable featured presentations by Cygnum Capital (https://apo-opa.co/3KyjnNa) and the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) (https://apo-opa.co/3KtgEVp). […]

[[{"value":"Representatives from the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) this week discussed further details of the Dutch government’s recent $27 million financial commitment to the Africa Disaster Risk Financing Program Multi-Donor Trust Fund. With this commitment, signed earlier this month, the Netherlands becomes the sixth contributor to the Fund, operated by the Bank Group to boost Africa’s resilience and responsiveness to climate shocks. The Africa […]

[[{"value":"Multinational commodity trader Trafigura will participate at the Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) 2024 conference – scheduled for October 2-3 in Luanda – as a gold sponsor. The sponsorship during this year’s event demonstrates the company’s commitment to deploying infrastructure, market expertise and a regional logistics network to support production and distribution in Angola. As a supplier of commodities, Trafigura responsibly connects producers and consumers of minerals, metals and energy through the […]

[[{"value":"The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) Vice President for Agriculture, Human and Social Development joined finance ministers and representatives from Comoros, Djibouti, Somalia and South Sudan for the signing agreement for a $35 million project to build resilience and responses to climate shocks. The signings took place on the sidelines of the Bank’s 2024 Annual Meetings in Nairobi. The Bank’s Board of Directors approved the Multi-National Climate Disaster Risk Financing […]

[[{"value":"In 2023, approvals for climate finance registered a substantial increase over the previous year, reaching $5.8 billion, representing 55% of total approvals; Bank achieves strong net income- UA 1,729.89 million. Download document (1): https://apo-opa.co/3VtjUFB Download document (2): https://apo-opa.co/3VblGel Download document (3): https://apo-opa.co/3VblHyV The African Development Bank Group released its Annual Report for 2023 on Wednesday, painting a picture of improved financial performance and robust support to its member countries across Africa. The critical […]

[[{"value":" straitPay, a pioneering neobanking company dedicated to transforming financial transactions in Africa, successfully participated as an exhibitor at GITEX AFRICA 2024 (https://GITEXAfrica.com). During the event, straitPay showcased its latest innovative product, straitPay for Business, designed to empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Africa. Download Document 1: https://apo-opa.co/3RaY48e Download Document 2: https://apo-opa.co/3KqpYt8 GITEX AFRICA 2024, held on May 29, 2024, brought together industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from around the globe. […]