Coronation Capital Limited and Trium, both subsidiaries of Coronation Group Limited, have reaffirmed their commitment to Africa’s economic development by sponsoring the 2025 African Private Capital Association (AVCA) conference. The …
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African Union Launches New $100 Billion Agricultural Plan to Tackle Food Insecurity Across Africa
The African Union (AU) has unveiled a fresh agricultural strategy known as the Comprehensive African Agricultural Development Programme (CAADP) Strategy and Action Plan 2026–2035. The new plan, launched during a …
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Afreximbank Launches $1 Billion Africa Film Fund to Boost Creative Industry
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has launched a $1 billion Africa Film Fund to support the continent’s fast-growing but underfunded creative industry. The new initiative, part of Afreximbank’s Creative Africa …
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Rand Merchant Bank Backs Tinubu’s Economic Reforms, Eyes Growth in West African Trade
Corporate and investment banking firm Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) Nigeria has declared its support for President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, saying they are crucial for stimulating trade and investment across …
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Co-op Bank Partners With 619 Saccos To Expand Banking Services In Kenya
Co-operative Bank of Kenya has entered into a major partnership with 619 Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (Saccos) across the country to improve how members access banking services. The new …
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South Africa’s Biggest Companies Outshine Economy in New African Business Rankings
South Africa’s biggest companies are showing serious strength despite the country’s economic challenges, according to the 2025 ranking of Africa’s Top 250 Companies. The new report revealed that 17 out …
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JA Africa, Boeing Launch STEM, Entrepreneurship Programmes in Nigeria, Togo
Junior Achievement Africa and global aerospace giant Boeing have announced plans to launch two major STEM and entrepreneurship initiatives in Nigeria and Togo aimed at equipping young people with the …
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Infrastructure, Poor Logistics Hindering AfCFTA Benefits for African Manufacturers – PAMA
A new report by the Pan-African Manufacturers Association (PAMA) has revealed that 34 per cent of Small and Medium-scale Industries (SMIs) across Africa consider poor infrastructure and weak logistics as …
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Marketing Analytics Africa to Host AMTEC 2025 in Lagos, Targets Scalable Growth for African Brands
Marketing Analytics Africa has announced that the 2025 edition of its flagship event, the Africa Marketing Technology and E-commerce Conference (AMTEC), will take place on May 24 in Lagos. Themed …
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VFD Group Declares N3.17bn Dividend, Bonus Shares as Profit Hits N11.3bn in 2024
Shareholders of VFD Group Plc have approved a total dividend payout of N3.17 billion, translating to N2.50 per share, following the company’s strong financial performance in 2024. The resolution was …