Across Africa, small and medium agribusinesses remain stuck in what experts call the “missing middle” of finance. The common argument is that collateral is the biggest barrier to accessing agricultural …
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EU Appoints Rune Skinnebach as New Ambassador to Ghana, Strengthens Bilateral Ties
Rune Skinnebach has officially assumed office as the new Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Ghana after presenting his Letters of Credence to President John Dramani Mahama at the …
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Ghana to Begin Feasibility Studies for Coastal Water Transport System
The Government of Ghana will soon begin feasibility studies for the development of a Coastal Water Transport System as part of plans to complement the country’s road transport network. The …
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Ghana Signs $500m Deal with BADEA to Boost 24-Hour Economy and Export Programme
The Government of Ghana has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) to support the country’s 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export …
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WHO Commends Nigeria and Other Nations for Reducing Non-Communicable Disease Deaths
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has praised Nigeria alongside China, Egypt, Russia, Brazil, and Denmark for making significant progress in reducing deaths caused by non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The recognition came …
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Novarick Launches $116 Billion Development Initiative Across Four Cities
Novarick Homes has announced the launch of an ambitious initiative tagged Project 1600 – Vision 2045, a twenty-year plan to deliver 1,600 apartments across four of Nigeria’s key cities: Lagos, …
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FG Pays N330bn Cash Transfers to Poor Nigerians Under Safety Net Programme
The Federal Government has disbursed N330 billion to poor and vulnerable Nigerians through the National Social Safety-net Coordinating Office (NASSCO). The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, …
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Nestlé Expands R&D in Sub-Saharan Africa to Boost Nutrition, Food Security and Agriculture
Nestlé has announced the expansion of its research and development (R&D) operations in Sub-Saharan Africa, reaffirming its commitment to improve nutrition, strengthen food security and support agricultural productivity across the …
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Sterling One Foundation CEO Olapeju Ibekwe Joins UN Global Compact
The Chief Executive Officer of Sterling One Foundation, Mrs. Olapeju Ibekwe, has been appointed as a board member of the United Nations Global Compact Network Nigeria. The appointment was officially …
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Nigeria Needs 21.9% Annual Growth to Achieve $1 Trillion Economy by 2031 – Afrinvest Report
Nigeria will require a minimum annual growth rate of 21.9 percent at an exchange rate of N1,500 per dollar, or a stronger exchange rate with slower growth, to reach a …