In a major move that signals increased government involvement in the financial sector, French banking giant Societe Generale has agreed to sell the majority of its shares in its Cameroon …
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AfCFTA Targets $712 Billion Digital Trade Market
Africa is preparing to enter a new phase of digital transformation through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), aiming to access a digital trade market worth $712 billion by …
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Africa to Launch Own Credit Rating Agency to Boost Financial Sovereignty
Africa is set to establish its own credit rating agency, the African Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA), as part of a bold move to challenge the dominance of global rating giants …
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Nigeria Hosts 2025 AMEDA Conference for the First Time, Focuses on Financial Market Development
In a landmark event for Nigeria’s financial sector, the country successfully hosted the 2025 Africa and Middle East Depositories Association (AMEDA) Conference for the first time in history. The two-day …
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Nigeria’s X3M Ideas Breaks Barriers, Ranks 31st on Financial Times’ 2025 List of Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies
Nigerian creative powerhouse X3M Ideas has earned a coveted spot on the Financial Times of London’s prestigious 2025 list of Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies, emerging 31st among 130 top-performing firms across …
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Real Estate Private Equity vs. REITs: Where Should Professionals Invest?
You’re a real estate professional in Africa, eyeing significant opportunities. The question isn’t if you should invest, but how. By 2025, two major players stand out: Real Estate Private Equity …
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President of African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has raised alarm over the huge economic losses Africa is facing due to climate change. He said the continent is currently …
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Race Tightens for AfDB President as Five Candidates Share Plans for Africa’s Future
The race to lead the African Development Bank (AfDB) is getting hotter as the date for the election draws near. The current president of the bank, Nigeria’s Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, …
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Senator Jimoh Ibrahim Urges World Bank, IMF to Prioritise Data for Africa’s Growth
The senator representing Ondo South and Chairman of Global Fleet Group, Jimoh Ibrahim, has stressed the need for Africa to embrace data-driven development to boost its economy and governance. Speaking …
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ICYMI: World Bank appointment: I’m honoured, says Dangote
Africa’s richest man and President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has expressed happiness over his recent appointment into the World Bank’s Private Sector Investment Lab. This group was created to …