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Islamic Bank Approves $1.8 Billion to Finance Nigerian Projects
The Islamic Development Bank has sanctioned $1.8bn to finance several key projects in Nigeria.
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- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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African Development Bank Launches Multinational Project for Youth Empowerment in Nigeria, DRC, Uganda
The initiative will support young farmers who are attracted to urban farming
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- Agriculture
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Saudi Arabia Pledges $15 Billion South Africa Investment
The Middle East kingdom will invest in South Africa’s energy, health, environmental and infrastructure sectors and beyond.
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- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: PepsiCo Announces Second Round of Projects Funded by Its Global Agriculture Accelerator, The Positive Agriculture Outcomes Fund
PepsiCo announced the continuation of its global agriculture accelerator, the Positive Agriculture Outcomes (PAO) Fund.
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- Agriculture
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- accelerators
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Bayport Secures $12 Million From WaterEquity for Water and Sanitation in Africa
The loan Bayport Management secured from WaterEquity will be used to finance clean water and sanitation in seven countries in Africa.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- sanitation, water
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Controversy Over a New Gas Project by TotalEnergies in South Africa
The drilling will be carried out on the migration route of large cetaceans such as whales and orcas.
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- Energy, Environment
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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The African Development Bank, First City Monument Bank Sign $50 Million Agreement to Enhance Access to Finance for SMEs in Nigeria
FCMB will use the proceeds of the Line of Credit to finance SMEs and WEBs in Nigeria’s agribusiness, manufacturing, healthcare and renewable energy sectors.
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- Finance
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Analysis: Remittance Flows Into Africa Are Fostering Entrepreneurship
Wealthy private investors and a tech-savvy middle class in Africa are helping to bridge early-and-growth stage funding gaps for startups.
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- Uncategorized
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- innovation, remittances
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