West Africa: Arab Development Bank also in regional bank capital
33 The West African Development Bank (Boad) has announced the entry into its capital of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (Abeda). The latter brings 30 million dollars, or 1.20% of the capital. The institute, based in Khartoum (Sudan), is a financial organization that brings together 18 countries including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq,
Ghana and 2 Other countries pick Top Honors at entrepreneurship competition
… Africa Company of the Year (COY) Competition in Kigali, Rwanda. AID Electronics from Ghana and UNWIND from South Africa came in second and third…
Filmmaker Norman Busigu takes latest Docu-Film on to US — Guardian Life — The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News
By Eniola Daniel 29 December 2023 | 2:49 pm Filmmaker and Media Broadcaster, Norman Busigu is set to take latest Docu-Film on Nigeria’s Bright Future to the United State of America (USA), expanding his global reach by tapping into the buzzing international market, particularly, of American media platforms, creative hubs and academic institutions
Ghana’s economic growth rebounding: President
Ghana’s economic growth is rebounding following three difficult years, Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said. In his Christmas message late Monday, Akufo-Addo said Ghana has turned the corner following three difficult years Ghana and the world have faced. “Inflation is being reigned in, we are experiencing a relatively stable exchange rate, and growth
How Google is Using AI to Foster, Deliver Innovative Solutions in Africa, the Globe
In 2018, Google launched its first African Artificial Intelligence, AI, research centre in Ghana in a bid to foster and deliver innovative solutions that will benefit both Africa and the world. Since then, the centre has moved to map Africa’s built environment using satellite imagery and machine learning, built Open Buildings Datasets, advance support of
Centurion Law Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) NJ Ayuk to Step Down as CEO, Zion Adeoye to become CEO and Managing Partner of the Firm
Home » General » Centurion Law Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) NJ Ayuk to Step Down as CEO, Zion Adeoye to become CEO and Managing Partner of the Firm After more than a decade running one of Africa’s most influential law firms, covering all aspects of the oil and natural gas sector, NJ Ayuk has
Top 10 African companies driving growth and job creation across sub-saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa is no longer a bystander in the global economy. Homegrown giants are emerging, shaking off colonial shackles and unlocking the vast potential of the continent’s untapped markets. A recent report by African Financials titled “Top 30 Companies in Sub-Saharan Africa (Ex-SA) by Market Capitalization,” The report shows that despite challenging global conditions, Sub-Saharan
Top 10 best-performing local companies in Sub-Saharan Africa
Large local companies in Africa are an important catalyst for significant economic growth and job creation. These businesses are positioning Africa as a center for development and expansion due to the comprehension of the untapped potential of the continent’s marketplaces. According to a report by African Financials, a company that helps businesses grow, 30 of
Chinese workers in Africa and link with host political regimes (Ghana vs. Algeria) — study – The North Africa Post
Fresh allegation has resurfaced in Nigeria that Chinese firms operating in the West African country employ prisoners from China, but although the validity of the rumor is questionable, the presence of large numbers of Chinese workers laboring on infrastructure projects built by Chinese companies is one of the most controversial aspects of China’s economic engagement
Meet Kendra Gaither, new Africa head at key US lobbying group
Gaither is barely a month into her new job leading engagement with Africa at the US Chamber of Commerce when she welcomes The Africa Report into her office on a crisp afternoon. For the next 45 minutes, Gaither takes a step back from the daily stir to offer a 10,000-foot view of her vision for