The Tanzanian National Assembly has approved the Agreement for the Establishment of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), a move expected to open doors for long-term investment financing aimed at accelerating …
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Nigeria, Egypt, Morocco Top Africa’s $95bn Remittance Inflow in 2024
Nigeria, Egypt, and Morocco were the top three African countries that received the highest remittances from their diaspora communities in 2024, according to the newly published State of Africa’s Infrastructure …
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Rising Diesel Costs Worsen Telecom Challenges in Nigeria
Nigeria’s telecommunications industry is under heavy financial pressure due to its growing reliance on diesel-powered generators, with operators spending more than $350 million (over ₦500 billion) annually to fuel their …
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Off-Grid Power in Lagos Now Bigger Than Nigeria’s National Grid, Says AFC Report
A new report from the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has revealed that off-grid and self-generated electricity in Lagos State has now surpassed the entire power output of Nigeria’s national grid. …
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FG Partners Itana to Attract Global Tech Investors and Boost Digital Trade in Nigeria
The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has signed a fresh agreement with Itana, Nigeria’s first government-licensed digital economic zone operator. The aim is to boost digital trade, create …
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The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) says it is in talks with the Angolan government to provide a $1 billion funding commitment to support the country’s rail, power and natural resources …