September 20
Liberia: Senate Calls for Revision or Rejection of Over U.S.$10m Medtech Scientific Liberia Limited Agreement
FrontPageAfrica
A 10-year contract signed by the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) led-government of former President George Manneh Weah and Medtech Scientific Liberia Limited has been… Read more »
Uganda: Women-Owned Firms Get Shs 1.6bn Deals
Observer
Eight women-owned businesses have emerged as the first beneficiaries of the Advancing Women Entrepreneurs initiative launched by MTN Uganda in collaboration with several partners,… Read more »
Nigeria: Stock Market Reverses Positive Trend By N131bn Loss
Leadership
The Nigerian stock market yesterday halted its four-day bullish streak as the overall capitalization declined by N131 billion, due to price decline in Oando Plc and 24 others. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethio-Telecom Plans to Amass 163.7bln Birr in This Fy
Ethiopian Herald
To boost forex earnings by 42 pct reaching 198.02 mln USD Read more »
September 19
Nigeria: Again, Another Multinational to Ditch Nigeria, Other African Countries
Premium Times
PZ Cussons currently holds a 73.3 per cent stake in its Nigerian unit. Read more »
Nigeria: Coca-Cola to Provide Economic Boost Via $1bn Investment in Nigeria [press release]
Premium Times
The US $1 billion investment will support job creation across the value chain Read more »
Nigeria: Jaiz Wins 2024 Global Most Promising Islamic Bank Award
Daily Trust
Jaiz Bank, Nigeria's pioneer Non-Interest Bank, has emerged the global Most Promising Islamic Bank in 2024. Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Jpmorgan CEO Jamie Dimon to Visit Ivory Coast As Part of African Tour
Daba Finance
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Kenya: German Firm Eyes Kenyan, African Early-Stage Startups With Sh4.3bn Fund
Capital FM
Unconventional Capital (Uncap), a German firm, has rolled out a Sh4.3 billion (€30 million) fund targeting early-stage startups in Kenya and other African nations. Read more »
Nigeria: Recapitalisation Responsible for Sale of FBNquest Merchant Bank - - Stakeholders
Vanguard
Some stakeholders in the financial sector have said that the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, induced recapitalization may have pushed FBN Holdings Plc to divest from FBNQuest… Read more »
Uganda: KK Security Rebrands As Garda World Security
Nile Post
KK Security has officially rebranded as GardaWorld Security in Uganda, signaling a significant shift that promises to enhance employment opportunities across the region. Read more »
Namibia: Tupperware Files for Bankruptcy
New Era
Tupperware Brands and some of its subsidiaries have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and are seeking a buyer, the food container firm said, after years of dwindling… Read more »
Uganda: Ivy Maingi Appointed New General Manager for Glovo Uganda
Nile Post
Glovo Uganda has announced the appointment of Ivy Maingi as its new General Manager. Read more »
Nigeria: Airtel Nigeria Advocates PPP to Bridge Digital Divide
Leadership
Airtel Nigeria's chief executive officer, Carl Cruz, has called for increased collaboration between the public and private sectors to address Nigeria's growing digital divide. Read more »
Nigeria: 644 Customers Win N17.7m in Onga's Anniversary Promo
Leadership
No fewer than 344 customers won N17.7 million cash while over 300 customers won exciting gift items in the first batch of winners at the ongoing Onga Taste the Millions promo at… Read more »
Nigeria: NCSCN Urges Dangote Refinery to Disclose PMs Supply to NNPCL
Leadership
The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has called on Dangote Refinery Ltd (DRL) to disclose the quantity of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) it has supplied to the… Read more »
Nigeria: Sterling Holdco Moves Ahead in Recapitalisation Drive With N75bn Injection
Leadership
Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc has taken a major step toward meeting the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) recapitalisation requirements for its subsidiaries with the… Read more »
Tanzania: Minister Dissolves TSN's Board of Directors
Daily News
Minister of Information, Communication, and Information Technology, Jerry Silaa, has dissolved the Tanzania Standard Newspapers (TSN) Limited's board of directors. Read more »
Nigeria: Infinity MFB Secures Long-Term Rating From Datapro
This Day
Infinity Microfinance Bank Nigeria Limited has received an A- long-term rating from DataPro, one of Nigeria's foremost compliance, corporate governance, and fraud risk management… Read more »
September 18
Nigeria: Keystone Bank Gets New Chairperson, Non-Executive Directors
Premium Times
In January, the CBN dissolved the boards and management of several major banks, including Keystone Bank, due to non-compliance with key regulatory standards. Read more »
Benin: Benin's National Lottery Company to List On BRVM in Historic IPO
Daba Finance
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Liberia: Government Reissues Western Cluster's Road Permit With Strict Compliance Warning
Liberian Investigator
The Liberian government has reissued the Road User Permit to Western Cluster to continue the commercial hauling of iron ores along the Freeport of Monrovia and the Bomi Hills Road… Read more »
South Africa: Why the Woolies Boss Was Paid 1,300 Times As Much As a Shopfloor Worker
GroundUp
Report by Just Share exposes pay gaps in the retail and wholesale sector Read more »
Nigeria: Konga Health Appoints Resellers for L'oreal Beauty Products
This Day
The opportunity offers structured Nigerian retailers, wholesalers, healthcare professionals, and structured online sellers a chance to join the growing network of resellers for… Read more »
September 17
South Africa: Stellenbosch Shuts Down Controversial Wilgenhof Residence - South African News Briefs - September 17, 2024
allAfrica
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