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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DevelopmentGovernanceInternational RelationsLeadershipNigeriaSustainability
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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BankingBusinessDevelopmentEconomyFinancePolicies
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 …
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AgricultureClimate ChangeDevelopmentEducationEnergySustainabilityWater & Sanitation
EU-Funded €1m ImPreSSion Project to Boost Ghana’s Education in Energy, Water and Agriculture
Ghana is set to benefit from the implementation of the European Union co-funded €1 million project titled Improving Study Programs in Ghana by Introducing Green Solutions, Sustainability Modules and Digital …
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DevelopmentEconomyEnvironmentGovernment PolicyMiningWestern Africa
Ghana Gold Board to Establish Ultra-Modern Assay Laboratory and Refinery at Kotoka International Airport
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has secured a 0.6-acre parcel of land at the cargo village of the Kotoka International Airport in Accra for the construction of an ultra-modern ISO-certified …
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DevelopmentMaritimeNigeriaSecurityTechnology
Nigerian Customs Service and DRDB Test Indigenous Airboat
In a major boost to Nigeria’s maritime security and a testament to indigenous technological prowess, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Defence Research and Development Bureau (DRDB) have jointly …
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BankingDevelopmentFinanceMALAWIPrivate SectorSMEs
Malawi’s Commercial Banks Urged to Play Bigger Role in Economic Recovery
Malawi’s commercial banks are being called upon to move beyond their traditional role of lending and deposits, and to take a more active position in addressing the country’s economic challenges. …
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Banking, Finance & InvestmentBusiness & MarketsCyber securityDevelopmentFraud Awareness
CCSLD Consulting Launches Fraud Prevention Training for Nigerian Banks
Consulting firm CCSLD has introduced a Banking Security and Fraud Prevention Training Programme in Lagos, extending its compliance and culture reorientation expertise from the oil and gas sector into Nigeria’s …
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AgricultureDevelopmentFood SecurityINVESTMENTTrade
Zimbabwe Launches $1.4 Billion Agricultural Investment to Boost Key Value Chains
Zimbabwe has unveiled a massive agricultural investment package worth $1.4 billion, a bold step the government says will transform the sector and secure the country’s place in global food markets. …
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Angola’s President, João Lourenço, has described the oil industry as the backbone of his country’s economy, stressing that petroleum has played a decisive role not only in generating national revenue …