"Through cutting-edge technology, deep local distribution, and a customer-first mindset, we've built Nigeria's leading neobank. As we scale PalmPay to more emerging markets, including Tanzania and Bangladesh, our focus remains on closing financial…
"We are keen to strengthen our partnership with civil society organisations in Togo, encouraging open dialogue and promoting their full participation in the projects that we support," Zeneb Touré, Head of the AfDB's Civil Society and Community…
"This report provides a practical roadmap for how Africa can channel its significant financial strength into the infrastructure needed to drive industrial transformation—from scaling electricity supply to revitalising rail and building up strategic…
"Ayo is a homegrown leader with global exposure and a compelling track record. His intellect, integrity, and impact-driven leadership have long been evident. His appointment to the Board is a testament to our belief in recognizing and elevating…
"With solid profitability growth, a strengthened liquidity position, and a well-capitalised balance sheet, the Group is firmly positioned to continue playing a pivotal role in advancing the aspirations of Africa and the Caribbean for economic…
"We've built a world-class operation that competes globally while creating opportunity locally. The support enables us to industrialise not just today's production lines, but tomorrow's innovations," says Darryn Hattingh, Delta's Director of…
"I hope that the discussions over these two days will yield concrete results for the industrialisation and local processing of cotton in partner countries. We will be able to report these results to WTO members at our next discussion on cotton,…
"The Rt. Hon. Andrew Mitchell, former Minister of State for Development and Africa of the United Kingdom, has been a great supporter of Africa and the African Development Bank's work. He will advise and support me on a pro bono basis in our…
In a significant development for Africa's energy sector, Nigeria, Angola and Ghana have fulfilled their capital commitments toward establishing the Africa Energy Bank, a milestone that represents 44% of the minimum required funding from African…
Speaking at the Congo Energy & Investment Forum in Brazzaville, Dr. Omar Farouk Ibrahim, Secretary General of APPO, reaffirmed the launch timeframe and underscored the urgency of establishing the bank to address the continent's energy needs.
"We are focussed on delivering a wide range of trade finance solutions and excellent trade services to our clients, leveraging the African Continental Free Trade Area's single market. This is exemplified by our innovative 'Ecobank Single Market…
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