Mastercard begins nominations for Women SME Leaders Awards Nominations are now open to women-run and led businesses across Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa regionWinners will be announced on …
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Access Bank Group partners with Mastercard to improve cross-border payment solutions
A leading multinational bank, Access Bank Group, has today launched an innovative solution in collaboration with Mastercard to expand access to cross-border payments and remittances to and from the continent, …
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AfricaAFRICA NEWSReal Estate
Nigeria’s Housing Minister Chairs First Session of 2024 UN-Habitat Executive Board in Nairobi
The First Session of the 2024 Executive Board Meeting of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme has commenced in Nairobi under the Chairmanship of Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, Nigeria’s Minister …
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Nigeria’s Digital Economy Gets Boost with Partnership Between BoI, AfDB, NITDA
The Bank of Industry (BoI), the African Development Bank (AfDB), and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) have collaborated to promote digital literacy in Nigeria. During the bank’s Investment …
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Outgoing World Bank Country Director Applauds Nigeria’s Economic Progress
The departing World Bank Country Director, Dr. Shubham Chaudhari, commended Nigeria for its proactive approach and strong efforts in bolstering monetary policies and promoting sustainable economic growth despite significant challenges. …
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Microsoft has reportedly announced the closure of its Lagos Innovation Centre, this move is likely influenced by Nigeria’s economic reality, sources say. Microsoft may have taken a business decision to …
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Zhejiang Hailiang Co., a Chinese-based producer of copper tubes and rods, has announced plans to invest $288 million in building a manufacturing plant in Morocco. According to a report from …
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Morocco, Pakistan Aim to Boost Trade Through Direct Flights, Collaboration
In a recent meeting at the Federation House in Islamabad, Pakistan, Atif Ikram Sheikh, the President of the Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), stressed the importance …
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King Mohammed VI emphasised the importance of Morocco’s Atlantic initiative, which aims to enhance regional integration by providing landlocked Sahel countries with access to the Atlantic and global trade. This …
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AfricaAFRICA NEWSBusiness Policies
U.S. Firm Iozera commits $500 Million to Data Centre, AI Hub in Morocco
Tech startup Iozera, based in the United States, has revealed intentions to establish a $500 Million, 386 MW Data Center and artificial intelligence centre in the city of Tetouan in …