Family Bank of Kenya has received a major financial boost of $20 million (approximately Sh2.6 billion) from British International Investment (BII), a UK-based development finance institution. The funding is aimed …
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EY Nigeria to Host Roundtable on Boosting Africa’s Development
EY Nigeria has announced a major roundtable discussion that will focus on how private capital can be used to speed up Africa’s development plans. The event, which will hold next …
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Egypt Raises $15.6 Billion in Development Financing for Private Sector
Egypt has gotten a total of $15.6 billion in development financing from over 30 international organizations and donors to help grow its private sector. This financing covers a period from …
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UN Commends AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina for Transformative Global Finance Leadership
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, has praised the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, for his trailblazing role in reshaping global development finance …
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PMI Warns African Governments to Improve Project Delivery as US Cuts $555m from African Development Fund
The Project Management Institute (PMI) has called on African governments, including Nigeria, to prioritise efficient project execution in response to a $555 million reduction in United States contributions to the …
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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 …