May 31
Africa: William Ruto Wins in Washington - but Does Kenya? [analysis]
ISS
Not all Kenyans are enchanted by the prospect of being America's main partner in sub-Saharan Africa. Read more »
Ethiopia: Somaliland Eyes On More Ethiopian Investment in Fishery
Ethiopian Herald
Somaliland seeks increased Ethiopian investments in the fishery, agriculture, and logistics sectors as Hargeisa craves boosted trade ties with its gigantic neighbor. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Seeks Global Investment in Nigeria's Blue Economy
Leadership
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has invited countries worldwide, especially those on the African continent, to take advantage of the investment opportunities that abound in Nigeria's… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Seeks Regional, Global Alliance in Maritime Investment
Daily Trust
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has invited countries, especially those on the African continent, to take advantage of the investment opportunities that abound in the nation's blue… Read more »
May 30
Africa: Africa Must Utilize Investment Opportunities in Nigeria's Blue Economy - Tinubu
This Day
President Bola Tinubu has extended letters of invitation to countries worldwide, especially those on the African continent, to take advantage of the investment opportunities that… Read more »
May 29
South Africa: No, South African Billionaire Johann Rupert Not Touting Investments On Facebook - Cheapfake Video a Scam
Africa Check
No, South African billionaire Johann Rupert not touting investments on Facebook - cheapfake video a scam Read more »
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Africa: 2024 Annual Meetings - African Development Bank President Outlines Gains of Historic 2023 Dakar 2 Summit
African Development Bank (AfDB)
Bank will invest $2.9 billion to support the Country Food and Agriculture Delivery Compacts; appoints Special Envoys to fast-track implementation Read more »
Nigeria: No, World Trade Organization's Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Did Not Vow to Bring Investors to Nigeria
Africa Check
No, World Trade Organization's Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala did not vow to bring investors to Nigeria Read more »
Ethiopia: Pakistani Investors Desirous to Engage in Ethiopia's Investment Opportunities
ENA
Pakistani investors expressed strong desire to engaging in various investment sectors by taking advantage of existing opportunities in Ethiopia. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Ramps Up Investment Promotion for Auspicious FDI Flow
Ethiopian Herald
The government's active engagement in investment promotion and related activities are entitled to the increasing flow of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), the Ethiopian Investment… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Nets N242bn From Marine Sector, Targets $7bn Oil & Gas Investment
Daily Trust
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, has said that his ministry recorded a revenue of N242 billion in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024. Read more »
May 28
Africa: WHO's Investment Case Launch Draws Expressions of Support, Pledges to Sustainably Finance Four-Year Strategy [press release]
WHO
WHO on Tuesday launched an investment case that lays out the Organization's essential contribution to global health and seeks investment in its 2025-2028 strategy to save 40… Read more »
Seychelles: Seychelles and Mauritius Sign New Twinning Agreement Between Anse Boileau and Black River
Seychelles News Agency
The Seychelles' district of Anse Boileau and Mauritius' Black River signed a new twinning agreement on Tuesday, extending their relationship into a third decade. Read more »
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Africa: African Development Bank Group to Boost Its Financing Capacity By Over $70 Billion As It Launches New Ten-Year Strategy
African Development Bank (AfDB)
The African Development Bank Group unveiled its new Ten-Year Strategy 2024-2033 today, a blueprint to confront Africa's pressing challenges and to help put the continent firmly… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Opens Up Many Economic Sectors to Foreign Investors
ENA
Ethiopia and Türkiye have conducted a trade and investment consultation forum in Istanbul, Ministry of Foreign Affair revealed. Read more »
Ghana: Stay and Invest in Ghana, Mahama Appeals to Multinationals
Accra Times
The NDC's flagbearer, has urged multinational companies to continue investing in Ghana despite economic challenges, when he addressed them during the 8th Ghana CEO Summit. Read more »
May 27
Liberia: Investors Head to Liberia
New Dawn
A pool of international investors under the Uni Commerce Group International (UCGI), a UK-based investment conglomerate, arrives in Liberia on Monday, May 27, 2024, to assess… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Construction Giant Julius Berger Distances Itself From Online Investment Scheme
Africa Check
Nigerian construction giant Julius Berger distances itself from online investment scheme Read more »
May 26
Nigeria: Nigeria Needs $10bn Yearly Investment to Fund Energy Transition Till 2060 - Shettima
This Day
Vice President Kashim Shettima has revealed that funding the energy transition in the country requires investments of over $10 billion per year from now to 2060. Read more »
May 24
Nigeria: Tinubu Secured $20bn Investment to Revolutionise Agriculture, Economy - Shettima
Premium Times
Mr Shettima said that these investments include $14 billion from India and $250 million from the Netherlands, with commitments of $500 million each for lithium development in… Read more »
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Africa: African Development Bank Group Annual Meetings 2024 - President Adesina Calls for Bank Makeover to Attract Game-Changing Private Sector Investment
African Development Bank (AfDB)
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the president of the African Development Bank Group, today unveiled an ambitious five-point programme to attract much-needed private sector investment to… Read more »
Morocco: $25bn Nigeria-Morocco Pipeline's Investment Decision to Be Taken in 2025
Leadership
The Final Investment Decision(FID) for $25 billion mega Nigeria-Morocco pipeline project may now be taken in 2025. Read more »
May 23
Nigeria: Edun Calls for MDAs' Collaboration to Drive Economic Growth, Attract Investments
Leadership
Minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, Mr Wale Edun has called on heads of agencies and parastatals under his ministry to work together in order to ensure… Read more »
May 22
Ghana: Investors With Locked-Up Funds Suspend Protest for Two Weeks
Accra Times
The decision comes after Deputy Finance Minister, Dr. Stephen Amoah, in a phone call on Tuesday, May 21, promised to meet with the group's leadership when he returns from a trip on… Read more »
Nigeria: $30bn Economy - Gov Mbah Takes Investment Drive to Austria, Signs MOU
This Day
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has taken his investment drive to Vienna, Austria, where he held high-level meetings with senior government officials, the business… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Gyan Keen to Invest in Zimbabwe
The Herald
Ghana football icon Asamoah Gyan has found the Zimbabwean landscape appealing and he has expressed his interest in taking some business ventures in the country. Read more »
May 21
Tanzania: Domestic and Foreign Investments Spur Eco-Growth
Daily News
ACCORDING to the Bank of Tanzania, economic growth in Q1-24 is estimated at 5.1 per cent, backed by increased domestic and foreign investments. Read more »
South Africa: Gwede's Slippery Story Explains Lack of Mining Investment [press release]
DA
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has admitted it has not yet even signed a service level agreement with the companies chosen to provide a new mining cadastral system.… Read more »