Engen Botswana Limited (Engen Botswana) has unveiled a significant change in its boardroom leadership, ushering in a new era of governance as the company navigates a transforming energy sector. The listed fuel retailer confirmed that long-serving non-executive director, Mr. Stephen…
The China Development Bank (CDB) has announced the approval of a $254.76 million (€245 million) loan for the Kano-Kaduna railway project in Nigeria. This significant funding aims to provide essential financial support to ensure the project progresses without delays. The…
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) ended 2024 on a high note, with the Composite Index rising by 56.17 percent Year-To-Date (YTD) and the Financial Stock Index increasing by 25.20 percent YTD. These figures highlight a year marked by investor confidence…
The Bank of Industry (BOI) has announced the disbursement of N22.89 billion from its N75 billion manufacturing sector intervention fund to 29 manufacturers. This significant financial boost was disclosed by the Managing Director, Dr. Olasupo Olusi, during the first BOI…
Digital payment systems in Africa have experienced a 37% growth in transaction volume over the past five years, indicating a significant shift in the continent’s financial ecosystem. This development is detailed in the 2024 SIIPS Report, launched in Accra on…
Access Bank has unveiled its new initiative, ‘The Power of 100 Africa,’ aimed at honoring women who are driving change across various sectors in Africa. Building on the success of the 2015 Power of 100 book, which celebrated influential Nigerian…
Ghana has launched its first Inclusive Business and Inclusive Green Business (IB/IGB) Forum in Accra, aiming to unite key stakeholders to foster sustainable business practices. The event was organized by GIZ, the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), and the Ghana…
Kwamina Asomaning, Chief Executive of Stanbic Bank Ghana, has emphasized the importance of strong partnerships between the bank and its clients in delivering value. Mr. Asomaning said this at a special event organized for the bank’s Corporate and Investment Banking…
BAT Kenya has made notable strides in its sustainability goals, exceeding targets in gender mainstreaming among other priorities. The 2023 Sustainability Report from British American Tobacco Kenya reveals that women now represent 47% of senior leadership, surpassing the 45% target…
MoniePoint Inc, a digital financial institution, has emphasized the need for public-private collaboration to enhance financial inclusion in Nigeria. In a statement released, MoniePoint revealed that this was discussed at a recent policy dialogue between the Nigerian government and private…
