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The banker-turned-poultry farmer becomes champion for African agriculture

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“If we must satisfy Africa’s food security with our growing population, then there must be high commercialization of agriculture. That is modern farming.” – Ayotomiwa Yinka Ogunsua, poultry farmer When Ayotomiwa Yinka Ogunsua got a job as a loan officer at a microfinance bank in Ibadan, Nigeria, after graduating from university, he thought he’d done […]

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Africa’s recovery pathway offers enormous opportunities, African Development Bank head says at EU-Africa Green Investment Forum

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Sounding a note of optimism at the European Union-Africa Green Investment Forum on Friday, African Development Bank (AfDB.org) President Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina reminded global audiences of the continent’s vast opportunities for green growth. “Africa is a huge market offering incredible opportunities. The recovery pathway offers enormous opportunities. Recovery must be green and build climate

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Sudan: African Development Bank Group approves proposal to clear $413 million arrears

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The Boards of Directors of the African Development Bank Group on Friday approved a proposal for the clearance of about $413 million in arrears on loans owed by Sudan to the institution, marking a major milestone in the country’s re-engagement with international financial institutions and the global economy. The proposal enables the Bank to proceed

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African Development Bank appoints Gauthier as Director and Special Advisor in the Office of the President

Leaders Summit on Climate: African Development Bank President says the continent is “ground zero” of the crisis as major economies boost climate targets

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African Development Bank President Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina on Thursday joined 40 heads of state and government at the Leaders Summit on Climate, where the United States, Japan and Canada announced ambitious climate targets to address the escalating emergency. United States President Joe Biden said the US would aim to cut carbon emissions by 50%

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Africa’s recovery pathway offers enormous opportunities, African Development Bank head says at EU-Africa Green Investment Forum

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Sounding a note of optimism at the European Union-Africa Green Investment Forum on Friday, African Development Bank President Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina reminded global audiences of the continent’s vast opportunities for green growth. “Africa is a huge market offering incredible opportunities. The recovery pathway offers enormous opportunities. Recovery must be green and build climate resilience.

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Audiomack partners with MTN to bring music streaming to over 76 million subscribers at ZERO DATA COST

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Audiomack has partnered with MTN Nigeria to unveil the Audiomack+MTN Data Bundle program, which offers MTN subscribers tailored data bundles for streaming unlimited music and accessing content on Audiomack free of data charges. The partnership will see MTN subscribers gain free access to Audiomack’s streaming service via their mobile devices on weekly and monthly subscriptions.

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Bank of Industry to tackle youth unemployment with tech hubs

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Worried about the high level of youth unemployment currently at 33.3 per cent, the Bank of Industry (BOI) has announced plans to establish tech hubs to address youth unemployment in the country. Specifically, the bank stated it would be sponsoring tech hubs in recognition of the talented youths in Universities and the need to channel

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CBN denies, condemns peddlers of rumor on Domiciliary Account Holdings

Manufacturing sector dips further by 4.7 points – CBN Report

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Manufacturing sector dips further by 4.7 points – CBN Report By Eyo Nsima The nation’s manufacturing sector has recorded a further drop, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN. In its current sector report obtained by The Daily, www.thedaily-ng.com, the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for January 2021 at 44.9 index points, a 4.7 points

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