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Africa Investments 

The Africa Investment Forum: catalyzing financing for game-changing Abidjan-Lagos highway project

Elwin Mandowa,
The construction of the  1,081-kilometer Abidjan-Lagos highway will have a significant impact on the economies of five West African countries – Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin and Nigeria. Valued at $15.6 billion and led by the Economic Commission of West African States, this transformative public-private partnership project was the largest investment opportunity showcased at the Africa Investment Forum virtual boardrooms… Read More
Africa Investments 

AIF boardroom sessions attract $32.8bn in investment interest

Elwin Mandowa,
Unveiling the results of the Forum’s virtual boardroom sessions, African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwumi A. Adesina told the 500 project sponsors, investors, deal brokers and government representatives from around the world who took part in them: “In 72 hours, you all connected, you struck deals and you created success.” The three-day virtual boardroom meetings showcased 40 projects across… Read More
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A Nation In Crisis – 2023: Leadership, Creativity And Innovation By Richard Odusanya

Elwin Mandowa,
Nigeria is entering a crucial period in its history. Surely, given the state of the nation today, it would appear perverse to be exercised by the 2023 elections. So weighty are the problems that we grapple with and so fluid their composition that many worry that there may not be a country after the coming year. Today, as a people,… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank Group President Akinwumi Adesina begins official visit to South Africa

Elwin Mandowa,
African Development Bank head Dr. Akinwumi A Adesina is in Johannesburg at the start of a three-day official visit to South Africa. Adesina will meet South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, and various government and industry leaders. He will discuss with them important global and regional concerns, the African Development Bank Group’s development agenda and South Africa’s potential for increased trade… Read More
Africa Investments 

Ukraine war threatens food crisis and political upheaval across Africa, warns top economist

Elwin Mandowa,
A grain storage facility in Odesa. Ukraine produces almost 12 per cent of the wheat in the global export market CREDIT: Simon Townsley/The Telegraph The war in Ukraine threatens to lead to food riots, political upheaval and turn back the clock in years of progress in Africa, the continent’s top economist told The Telegraph. “This war has to come to an end.… Read More
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Bianca Vs Ebele: How Far Can A Slap Go? By Rudolf Okonkwo

Elwin Mandowa,
On Wednesday, June 14, 1990, Princess Diana and Prince Charles attended their children’s school sports day. The two participated in their sons’ school’s parents’ race. Diana ran barefooted across the turf while Charles wore an apron. In the mothers’ race, Diana came third. Charles was amongst the last to reach the finishing line in the fathers’ race. Prince William, who… Read More
Africa World 

Here are the top 10 happiest countries in Africa

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– – The list of the world’s happiest countries has been released with Mauritius, Libya and Ivory Coast among the leading countries on the continent. The World Happiness Report released on International day of happiness had Finland maintaining its position as the happiest country on earth. Top ten happiest countries in the world Denmark Iceland Switzerland Netherlands Luxembourg Sweden Norway… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank Group approves new Strategy for Addressing Fragility and Building Resilience in Africa 2022-2026

Elwin Mandowa,
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a new strategy for addressing fragility and building resilience in Africa for the period 2022-2026. The strategy offers a roadmap for building more resilient institutions, economies, and societies across the continent over the next five years. This is the Bank’s third fragility and resilience strategy, built upon previous… Read More
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Mali’s coup leaders and Ecowas fail to reach a deal on poll date

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– – Mali’s political crisis remains unresolved after the country’s coup leaders and those from the regional bloc, ECOWAS failed to agree on a new poll date. The West African nation has been under harsher sanctions from ECOWAS and the European Union after interim President Assimi Goïta and his team prolonged the transitional period. There were plans for elections this… Read More
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How Nigeria can become leading oil and gas supplier to European market

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– – Apart from retaining its position amongst the leading oil and gas producers in Africa in 2022, Nigeria, with over 37 billion barrels of crude oil reserves, has the potential to improve its energy exports to Europe and help address anticipated crude oil and natural gas shortages. With the European Union planning to ban crude oil imports from Russia… Read More
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