Afreximbank, AfCFTA formalise agreement on management of AfCFTA adjustment facility fund
Feb. 9, 2022 The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have formalised the agreement relating to the management of the base fund of the…
PAPSS will effectively eliminate Africa’s financial borders, formalise , integrate Africa’s payment systems – Afreximbank
Jan. 14, 2022 Prof. Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank, says the bank is eager to build upon AfCFTA’s creation of a single market…
Roll-out of PAPSS dream of an integrated Africa becoming a reality – AfCFTA
Jan. 14, 2021 …Says to save Africa $5bn annually The AfCFTA Secretariat says the commercial roll-out of the Pan-African Payment & Settlement System (PAPSS) will save Africa up to US$5…
Our strategic plan to boost manufacturing activities in the country is on course – Buhari tells MAN
Dec. 29, 2021 …Promises to address forex supply to manufacturers for importation President Muhammadu Buhari has promised to take appropriate measures to improve access to foreign exchange for importation of…
Good agronomic practices’II address imminent rejection of Nigerian cocoa by EU – Osinbajo
Dec. 1, 2021 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says good agronomic practices by farmers will address the imminent rejection of Nigerian cocoa by the European Union beginning from 2022, due to…
Nigeria’s green bonds market hits $136m in 3 years – Osinbajo
Dec. 1, 2021 … Says Nigeria’s capital markets can advance globally with young people and technology With more room to redefine the exchange for international competitiveness and the largest concentration…
First Bank explores non-oil export opportunities; holds webinar
November 30, 2021 First Bank of Nigeria Ltd has announced plans to explore opportunities in the non-oil export solutions to enhance the country’s economic diversification drive. This is contained in…
Transportation key to realising AfCFTA objectives – Transport Minister
Nov. 29, 2021 …Maintenance of infrastructure for sustainable service delivery in Africa greatest challenge The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, says transportation is key to realising the major objectives…
N20,000 paid Jubilee Fellowships for graduates to begin January 2022 – Osinbajo
Nov. 27, 2021 …AfDB $600million Digital & Creativity funding also expected next year As the Federal Government continues building a more resilient and competitive economy, the private sector’s strong partnership…
AFRICA MUST INDUSTRIALISE, CEASE BEING DUMPING GROUND FOR INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS – SANWO-OLU
Nov. 25, 2021 Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed the need for Africa to industrialise and cease being a dumping site for industrial, commercial and consumer products from other…