Nigeria faces slowest economic growth among west african nations in 2024, says AfDB ags news

Nigeria faces slowest economic growth among west african nations in 2024, says AfDB

AGS NEWS – According to a recent report by the African Development Bank (AfDB), Nigeria’s economic growth is anticipated to remain sluggish in 2024, unlike other West African nations. The report indicates that while growth is projected to reach four … Continue reading Nigeria faces slowest economic growth among west african nations in 2024, says AfDB

UK commits $1bn to afdb in support of South Africa's clean energy transition

UK commits $1bn to afdb in support of South Africa’s clean energy transition

The African Development Bank has successfully obtained a $1 billion guarantee from the United Kingdom, aimed at bolstering lending initiatives supporting South Africa’s transition to renewable energy and the establishment of a more sustainable economy. The bank’s lending capacity will … Continue reading UK commits $1bn to afdb in support of South Africa’s clean energy transition

BUA cement secures $500 million facility from IFC and AfDB to establish new cement plants in Sokoto

BUA cement secures $500 million facility from IFC and AfDB to establish new cement plants in Sokoto

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has announced a $500 million investment in BUA Cement Plc, marking the largest-ever investment in northern Nigeria. The funding will assist BUA Cement in the development of two … Continue reading BUA cement secures $500 million facility from IFC and AfDB to establish new cement plants in Sokoto

African leaders call for review of global financing architecture to address debt crisis and global challenges

African leaders call for review of global financing architecture to address debt crisis and global challenges

During the annual general meeting of the African Development Bank (AfDB) held in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, African leaders expressed concern over the global financing architecture that is pushing several African countries into a debt trap amidst challenging socioeconomic conditions. … Continue reading African leaders call for review of global financing architecture to address debt crisis and global challenges

AfDB urges Nigeria and other African nations to explore natural resources for financing SDGs

AfDB urges Nigeria and other African nations to explore natural resources for financing SDGs

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has urged Nigeria and other African nations to make use of their comparative advantages to gather resources required to finance the continent’s sustainable development goals (SDGs). AfDB made this call in a statement on Tuesday, … Continue reading AfDB urges Nigeria and other African nations to explore natural resources for financing SDGs