The IMF and World Bank gather on Monday at Morocco for their first annual meetings on African soil in 50 years, under pressure to reform to better aid poor nations blighted by debt and climate change. The International Monetary Fund and World Bank traditionally hold their annual gathering of finance ministers and central bank governors […]
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Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, on Thursday held the maiden edition of its expanded Graduate Management Accelerated Programme(GMAP) where over 700 graduates were inducted into the UBA Tribe after a rigorous 6-month hands-on-work and learning experience. The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria’s(CIBN) accredited programme adopted from the globally recognized Graduate […]
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Loan facility will help to ensure availability of key commodities across import-dependent economies and aims to stimulate African trade volumes by US$90 million as well as contribute to SDGs 8 and 9 Front Row (L-R): Seyi Kumapayi, Executive Director, African Subsidiaries, Access Bank PLC, and Admir Imami, Director & Head of Trade and Supply Chain […]
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The African retail sector has emerged as a lucrative investment opportunity, attracting foreign companies seeking growth in a market driven by an expanding middle class, increased disposable income, technological advancements, and the commencement of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Euromonitor International reported that in 2018, retail sales in the region surpassed US$500 billion, […]
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Access Holdings, a leading African finance institution committed to making a difference, has once again demonstrated its dedication to ensuring children have the chance to access quality education. Through its recent Polo Day, held at the esteemed Guards Polo Club in Windsor, United Kingdom, the group secured pledges for the construction of 100 classroom blocks […]
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Nigeria stands head and shoulders above others when it comes to malt drink consumption. According to Food Business Africa, citing a Canadean report, Nigeria is the largest malt market in Africa, responsible for 74% of all malt sales on the continent. The report noted that in Nigeria, malt drinks are immensely popular and are considered […]
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MTN SA has announced that it will be sponsoring bursaries, data and devices to students studying towards a journalism qualification at fraycollege as part of its commitment to supporting democracy in South Africa. The bursaries cover tuition, study material, mobile devices, and airtime for 13 students. The course includes both online and in person learning […]
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African leaders and experts in private and public sectors, civil society and academia are to gather for the African Leadership Review Summit and Awards, which will take place in Lagos to discuss Africa Sustainability and issues affecting how the continent can utilize its vast resources to enhance the development of African people. This year’s summit […]
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United Bank for Africa (UBA) has recently signed a $6 billion financing agreement with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in Accra Ghana, in order to eliminate trade barriers and promote intra-African trade. This agreement, according to the bank, is aimed at boosting intra-African trade and encourage small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). The […]
Read MoreLounging on Labadi Beach, browsing the shops on Osu’s Oxford Street, ending the day with a meal in a local chop bar: This is Accra, Ghana’s bustling capital city. It’s also where, in 2018, we opened our first AI research center in Africa. The center houses research labs that explore how we can use AI […]
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