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Access Bank Strengthens Women Empowerment Effort in Southern Africa, Relaunches W Initiative in Zambia and Botswana   Lagos, Nigeria – September 30, 2024: Access Bank Plc, one of Africa’s leading banks, has reinforced its dedication to advancing women’s empowerment across Southern Africa with the relaunch of its ‘W’ Initiative in Zambia and Botswana. The ‘W’ Initiative, […]

NASENI Showcases Technological Products at Abuja Trade Fair   The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) is showcasing indigenously developed technological products at the ongoing 19th Abuja International Trade Fair holding at the Abuja Trade and Convention Centre, Umaru Yar’Adua Way, Airport Road, Abuja. This year’s NASENI participation at the annual fair organized by

UNGA 79: African Development Bank calls on DFI’s to put peace into action to promote peace and stability in Africa   The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has urged Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) and other development partners to scale up innovative partnerships and initiatives to build peace and security in Africa, home to eleven of the

CLG Appoints Daoudou Mohammad as Director of Tax & Legal at Pointe-Noire Office   Supporting clients operating in the CEMAC region, trusted legal adviser Daoudou Mohammad has been appointed as Director of Tax & Legal at CLG’s Pointe-Noire office (www.CLGGlobal.com). Mohammad brings a wealth of demonstrated expertise that will be instrumental to the law firm’s

Access Holdings grows revenue to N2.2 trillion in H1 2024   Access Holdings Plc, a leading global financial institution, announced its half-year audited financial results for the period ended 30 June 2024. The results underscore the company’s continued resilience; focus on delivering sustainable performance and commitment to creating long-term value for shareholders. Performance Highlights Access

Breaking Barriers: Access Bank Championing Education for Every Child in Africa “Children in emergency situations have a right to quality education like every other child, yet education in emergencies continues to be critically underfunded and under-resourced. Education is lifesaving and should not be seen as a second phase of a humanitarian response,” – Wongani Grace

Sahara Group Offsets 20 Tons CO2 Emission, Partners with Air France-KLM on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Leading energy and infrastructure conglomerate, Sahara Group, has partnered with Air France-KLM to promote clean travel through its recent investment of global business travel miles into Air France-KLM’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) program. This investment by Sahara Group will result

DANGOTE REFINERY: We lift Dangote Refinery petrol at  N898.78 per litre — NNPCL   ***  to cost N950 per litre in Lagos, Sokoto – N999.22, Oyo – N960.22, Borno – N1,019.22,  By Eyo Nsima  The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, said its retail price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, would be N950.22 per litre

African Designers Take Center Stage at Tranoï Tokyo through CANEX Initiative   The vibrant spirit of African fashion took centre stage at the inaugural Tranoï Tokyo trade show on September 4-5, where 10 exceptional fashion brands from across Africa and the diaspora showcased their designs as part of Afreximbank’s CANEX Presents Africa initiative (www.Afreximbank.com). Among

IsDB Group Day Highlights Strategic Business Opportunities and Economic collaborations in Brunei   The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group (www.IsDB.org) co-hosted its inaugural IsDB Group Day with Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD) in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and Economy, Brunei at the prestigious Balai Khazanah Islam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah. This event marked a significant milestone