NCBA and AGF renew KES 3bn credit guarantee to boost SME financing in Kenya
NCBA has renewed its long-standing partnership with the African Guarantee Fund (AGF), securing a KES 3 billion credit guarantee facility aimed at expanding access... Read more.
African oil giants advance IPO plans to attract global investment
National oil companies in Nigeria and Angola are progressing with long-awaited initial public offerings (IPOs) to attract global capital and increase competitiveness... Read more.
PalmPay launches new debit card in Nigeria in partnership with Verve, targets 35m users
PalmPay, a digital bank and fintech platform focused on emerging markets, has launched a new debit card in Nigeria. This development is in partnership with Verve,... Read more.
Federal Government targets N2.5tn yearly savings with single window system, debt servicing rises
The Federal Government has announced that the National Single Window (NSW) system is expected to reduce port-related costs by up to 25 per cent, potentially saving... Read more.
Nigeria, Angola and Ghana back Africa Energy Bank with $249m in capital contributions
Nigeria, Angola and Ghana have contributed their capital shares to the Africa Energy Bank (AEB), marking a step forward in efforts to increase energy financing across... Read more.
Lagos builds stronger tech and green ties with Sweden to boost opportunities for SMEs
The Lagos State government has strengthened its partnership with Sweden to expand collaboration in technology, digital infrastructure, and the green economy. This... Read more.
Mbah calls on African leaders to prioritise trade over charity
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has urged African countries to prioritise regional trade and collaboration over dependence on foreign aid. He made this... Read more.
iSON Xperiences appoints Ricardo Langwieder as Chief Sales Officer
iSON Xperiences, a provider of AI-powered digital customer experience (CX) and business process outsourcing (BPO) solutions, has appointed Ricardo Langwieder as... Read more.
Congo targets 500,000 bpd as Minister Itoua backs annual energy forum through 2026
The Republic of Congo is intensifying efforts to boost its oil production capacity to 500,000 barrels per day (bpd) over the next three years. This was disclosed... Read more.
African NOCs raise $14.8bn to finance oil and gas growth
African national oil companies (NOCs) are adopting various financing strategies to advance oil and gas projects amid changing global energy markets. These strategies... Read more.
