Oyedele at UNGA: ‘Africa needs affordable capital to finance infrastructure’
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has called for a major shift in the global approach to financing Africa’s development, urging the international community to make affordable, long-term capital available for infrastructure and energy projects across the continent. Oyedele, who made the call at the United Nations Dialogue […]
Microfinance stakeholders to enhance poverty assessment in Sub-Saharan Africa
The Grameen Foun dation has announced an innovative, two-year initiative that is designed to help African microfinance institutions (MFIs) better target poor clients and track how they are moving out of poverty.
Oceanic elevates 730 staff, rewards staff
Oceanic Bank International Plc has elevated 730 staff across various grades in keeping with its policy on staff motivation and reward.
Japaul assures of improved returns on investment
JAPAUL Oil and Maritime Services Plc has assured its shareholders of improved returns on their investment in its 2010 financial year.
Finance minister says challenges of knowledge gap enormous
The Minister of Finance, Dr Mansur Muhtar, has said that the challenges faced by Africa in terms of skills and knowledge gap are enormous. The minister spoke at the launch of the AfDB $15 million support for the Network of African Institutions of Science and Technology (AUST), the International Institute for Water and Environmental Engineering and ECOWAS.
IFC invests in Tantalizers, helps Nigeria’s food Sector and raise standards
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has disclosed that it will invest in Nigerian fast food restaurant Tantalizers to help the company expand operations and improve environmental and safety standards, increasing the availability of convenient and affordable food in the country’s fast-growing urban areas and enhancing industry standards.
