Barring any last-minute change of plans by the board of First Bank of Nigeria Plc, Olusegun Alebiosu, the current executive director/chief risk ... Show more www.premiumtimesng.com/news/687994-exclusive-meet-the-man-who-will-suceed-adeduntan-as-first-bank-ceo.html
Meta should give users free option without targeted ads, EU privacy watchdog says
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Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Paris, France for only $483 USD roundtrip: Cheap flights from Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Paris, France for only $483 USD roundtrip with ...
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The great chocolate meltdown: MAJOR African cocoa plants in Ivory Coast and Ghana have stopped or cut processing because they cannot afford to buy beans ...
thestar.com.my/news/focus/2024/04/16/the-great-chocolate-meltdown
Sisense hit by data compromise, US cybersecurity agency says: Sisense has been hit by a data compromise, the U.S. cybersecurity watchdog agency said in an alert ...
reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/sisense-hit-by-data-compromise-us-cybersecurity-agency-says-2024-04-11/
New Zealand tightens visa rules amid near record migration: New Zealand said on Sunday that it was making immediate changes to its employment visa program after ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/new-zealand-tightens-visa-rules-amid-near-record-migration-2024-04-07/
Why the World of Chocolate Is in Crisis: The world of chocolate is facing such immense cocoa shortages that the wild trading lured an unlikely player: Pierre ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-18-why-the-world-of-chocolate-is-in-crisis/
China writes off interest-free loans given to Zimbabwe: Activists have warned of a permanent debt trap.
nation.africa/africa/news/china-writes-off-interest-free-loans-given-to-zimbabwe--4593584
Ivory Coast Asks Buyers to Wait for Cocoa Beans: Ivory Coast is asking buyers to wait for the so-called midcrop harvest to get delivery of about 130 ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-05-ivory-coast-asks-buyers-to-wait-for-cocoa-beans/
FPIs trim stake in private banks: PSBs are also expected to report higher treasury income for the fourth quarter due to decline in bond yields as they hold ...
financialexpress.com/market/fpis-trim-stake-in-private-banks-3466305/
World Bank announces plan to provide electricity access to 300M Africans - UPI.com
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While Africa loses high-net-worth individuals at an alarming rate, SA is the biggest loser
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-17-while-africa-loses-high-net-worth-individuals-at-an-alarming-rate-sa-is-the-biggest-loser/
FG to pin down Ways and Means to tackle inflation- Edun: The Federal Government has announced plans to pin down Ways and Means advances to address the issue of ...
punchng.com/fg-to-pin-down-ways-and-means-to-tackle-inflation-edun/
Africa: World Bank, AfDB Partner to Connect 300 Million Africans to Electricity By 2030
allafrica.com/stories/202404180026.html
New Report on "Regional timber-trade flows and trends in Africa": In March 2024, the African Natural Resources Management and Investment Centre issued ...
allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00088981.html
Sustaining single-digit mortgage amid tough economic conditions: Monetary Policy Committee retained the Central Bank Rate at 13.0 per cent ...
standardmedia.co.ke/real-estate/article/2001493417/sustaining-single-digit-mortgage-amid-tough-economic-conditions
World needs a new Special Drawing Rights issuance — SA should champion the way: Special Drawing Rights are condition-free, do not need to be paid back ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-11-world-needs-a-new-special-drawing-rights-issuance-sa-should-champion-the-way/
Nigeria’s poor growth will weaken W’Africa’s economy –W’Bank: The World Bank has said that the lower-than-average growth in Nigeria will hold back the ...
punchng.com/nigerias-poor-growth-will-weaken-wafricas-economy-wbank/
FPIs turn cautious, withdraw Rs 325 cr from Indian equities so far in April: FPIs have turned cautious as they pulled out Rs 325 crore from Indian equities in ...
business-standard.com/markets/news/fpis-turn-cautious-withdraw-rs-325-cr-from-indian-equities-so-far-in-april-124040700110_1.html
AFC assets hit $12.34bn: The total assets of Africa Finance Corporation have increased by 17.3 per cent in 2023 to $12.34bn.AFC, a multilateral development
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Africa’s Robust Economic Outlook for 2024: In 2024, Africa's economy is set for a significant rebound, demonstrating resilience amid past global challenges ...
riotimesonline.com/africas-robust-economic-outlook-for-2024/
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Road maintenance units can save Kampala’s road network ||✍️Immanuel Ben Misagga
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AfDB, Indorama seal deal to boost fertiliser production: The African Development Bank has signed a $75m loan agreement with Nigeria’s Indorama Eleme Fertiliser ...
punchng.com/afdb-indorama-seal-deal-to-boost-fertiliser-production/
Louis Gossett Jr., first Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies, source says
reuters.com/world/us/louis-gossett-jr-first-black-man-win-supporting-actor-oscar-dies-source-2024-03-29/
Quick Glance: Louis Gossett Jr., First Black Man to Win Supporting Actor Oscar, Dies at 87
- Actor Louis Gossett Jr., renowned for his role in 'Roots' and as the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar, has passed away.
- According to his cousin Neal L. Gossett, the actor died in Santa Monica, California. The exact cause of death was not disclosed.
- Louis Gossett always viewed his early career as a sort of reverse Cinderella story that led him to success and his Oscar win.
- Following his Oscar victory, Gossett struggled with alcohol and cocaine addiction, eventually leading to a rehabilitation stay where he was diagnosed with toxic mold syndrome.
AT&T says leaked data set impacts about 73 million current, former account holders
reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/att-says-leaked-data-set-impacts-about-73-million-current-former-account-holders-2024-03-30/
Quick Glance: 73M AT&T customers affected by data breach
- Customers notified about data breach
- Personal data of 73 million AT&T account holders compromised
- Investigation initiated, no unauthorized system access detected
- Customers receive recommendations to monitor their credits and passwords
It's a bittersweet Easter for chocolate lovers and African cocoa farmers but big brands see profits
apnews.com/article/easter-chocolate-africa-farmers-cocoa-ghana-4a4d58a4e6076c8d46258c1b4dc414c4
Quick Glance: Shrinking Sweets: Concerns of Chocolate Collapse
- Around the world this weekend, hundreds of millions of Easter eggs and bunnies will be consumed, with a global cocoa shortage leading to price hikes and smaller chocolate bars.
- Rising cocoa prices have reached record highs, prompting warnings of further price increases and size reductions in chocolate products.
- Hedge funds have placed significant bets on the commodity price, while household items like coffee, tea, bananas, and cocoa are threatened by global warming.
- Experts caution on the long-term impacts on cocoa production as prices remain high and investments are needed to secure the supply.
US judge refuses to block new FEMA flood insurance rate overhaul: A U.S. judge on Thursday rejected a request by 10 Republican-led states to temporarily block ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/us-judge-refuses-block-new-fema-flood-insurance-rate-overhaul-2024-03-28/
Evidence Britain provided on hacking allegations was insufficient, says Chinese foreign ministry
reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/evidence-britain-provided-hacking-allegations-was-insufficient-says-chinese-2024-03-26/
Why do African leaders mortgage their countries' natural resources for loans?
At least 11 African countries have taken dozens of loans worth billions of ... Show more
#Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Paris, France for only $387 USD roundtrip with Brussels Airlines #TravelTuesday
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A headline-heavy week for AI has rekindled the debate over whether valuations are straying into bubble territory. But, according to London CIV’s Aoifinn ... Show more www.reuters.com/breakingviews/ai-hype-will-be-hard-puncture-2024-03-20/
World Bank set to issue up to $1 billion in debut hybrid note this year: The World Bank is looking to issue up to $1 billion in a debut hybrid note on capital ...
thedailystar.net/business/news/world-bank-set-issue-1-billion-debut-hybrid-note-year-3580416
Cocoa prices are soaring to record levels. What it means for consumers and why 'the worst is still yet to come'
cnbc.com/2024/03/26/cocoa-prices-are-soaring-to-record-levels-what-it-means-for-consumers.html
Cocoa Prices Hit Historic Milestone: And prices will keep rising through the end of the year, experts say.
newsweek.com/cocoa-prices-record-smuggling-climate-impact-ghana-ivory-coast-1885717
UK children exposed to violent content online, see it as 'inevitable', report finds
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-children-exposed-violent-content-online-see-it-inevitable-report-finds-2024-03-15/
Sudan's army says it took control of national radio and television HQ: Sudan's army said it had taken control of the state broadcast headquarters from the Rapid ...
reuters.com/world/africa/sudans-army-says-it-took-control-national-radio-television-hq-statement-2024-03-12/
Ivory Coasts Bonds Rally After Handed Africa's Second-Highest Credit Rating: Ivory Coast’s eurobonds rallied after the nation’s credit score was lifted by ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-04/ivory-coast-eurobonds-rally-after-moody-s-raises-credit-score
Ivory Coast Credit Score Upped by Moody’s on Economic Resilience: Ivory Coast’s credit score was lifted by Moody’s Investors Service, which cited the resilience ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-01/ivory-coast-credit-score-upped-by-moody-s-on-economic-resilience
Ex-Credit Suisse CEO Signals He’ll Run for Ivory Coast President: Former Credit Suisse Chief Executive Officer Tidjane Thiam signaled his intention to run for ...
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Milan, Italy to Abidjan, Ivory Coast for only €323 roundtrip (Mar-Jun dates): Cheap flights from Milan, Italy to Abidjan, Ivory Coast for only €323 roundtrip ...
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Britain agrees $100 mln trade finance to boost Africa food security: The funding would support commerce on a continent where many debt-ridden African nations are ...
firstpost.com/world/britain-agrees-100-mln-trade-finance-to-boost-africa-food-security-13752537.html
Africa's week in pictures: 1-7 March 2024: A selection of the best photos from across the African continent this week.
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68499601
AfDB chief says African countries “should put end” to natural resource-backed loans | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/03/12/afdb-chief-says-african-countries-should-put-end-to-natural-resource-backed-loans/
Brussels, Belgium to Abidjan, Ivory Coast for only €400 roundtrip (Oct-Dec dates)
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Restructuring: AfDB boss, Adesina proposes ‘United States of Nigeria’: The President, African Development Bank Group, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has called for a ...
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Federal agencies are investigating a disruption to AT&T services that hit US users for almost 10 hours reut.rs/3Iu1kHj
African Development Bank signs $75 million loan agreement to boost Indorama’s fertiliser export
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Mozambique Port Critical to Chrome Exports Gets Upgraded Railway Link: The biggest port in Mozambique that’s become a key hub for global chrome exports will ...
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FPI net investments in debt market surge to $14.58 billion in FY 2024: Over 70% of the inflows have come in the last five months following JP Morgan Chase's ...
financialexpress.com/market/fpi-net-investments-in-debt-market-surge-to-14-58-billion-in-fy-2024-3445584/
Africa Live: Mexico sees surge in African migrants seeking the US - BBC News: Fresh data shows the number of African migrants who entered Mexico in 2023 was nine ...
bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-africa-68192925
South Africa Has Many of World’s Worst Air-Pollution Sites: South Africa is home to many of the world’s worst emission sites for toxic nitrogen dioxide and ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-28/south-africa-has-many-of-world-s-worst-air-pollution-sites
Financing, Africa’s major problem – AfDB
The Chief Economist, African Development Bank, Prof. Kevin Urama, says financing has remained the major constraint of ... Show more punchng.com/financing-africas-major-problem-afdb/
Web traffic bounces from Angola to Brazil and back to dodge West Africa fault: Internet service providers serving Africa have been forced to send their traffic ...
thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2024/03/20/web-traffic-bounces-from-angola-to-brazil-and-back-to-dodge-west-africa-fault
Cocoa Traceability: A Challenge for the Global Market: The path of cocoa from farm to global markets starts in places like San Pedro, Ivory Coast. Here ...
riotimesonline.com/cocoa-traceability-a-challenge-for-the-global-market/
Italian dream village sells houses for 1 euro - and can't get rid of them: In many towns in Italy, houses have been sold at knockdown prices to bring life back ...
hna.de/welt/patricia-verlassene-wohnungen-italien-traumhaus-verkauf-ein-euro-doerfer-92913603.html
Foreign portfolio investors pump in Rs 2 trillion in FY24: The benchmark Nifty 50 and Sensex hit a lifetime high of 22,526.60 points and 74,245.17, respectively ...
financialexpress.com/market/foreign-portfolio-investors-pump-in-rs-2-trillion-in-fy24-3442326/
Will Senegal's new president break from the EU?: Elected on a tide of youth and radicalism, Senegal's new president Bassirou Diomaye Faye has promised to take ...
euobserver.com/africa/158302
AfDB bans Chinese road builder for graft in Uganda: The ban on the Henan-based constructor will last 12 months effective March 28, a period in which CHICO will ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/afdb-bans-chinese-road-builder-for-graft-in-uganda-4574970
Liberia: Madam Sirleaf Corruption Rejects Land in Boakai’s Government: MONROVIA – A hallmark of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s election campaign was his ...
frontpageafricaonline.com/politics/liberia-madam-sirleaf-corruption-rejects-land-in-boakais-government/
Cocoa Price Rises Drive Market Close to Breaking Point: The global cocoa market is buckling under the strain of unprecedented shortages.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-28/cocoa-price-rises-drive-market-close-to-breaking-point
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Top sectors to watch in East African Community in 2024: On the regional front, Kenya recorded a positive trade balance with EAC Partner States of $408.3 billion
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/top-sectors-to-watch-in-east-african-community-in-2024-4551966
FPIs make remarkable comeback; infuse Rs 2 trillion in equities in FY24: Foreign investors made a strong return by injecting more than Rs 2 lakh crore into ...
business-standard.com/markets/news/fpis-make-remarkable-comeback-infuse-rs-2-trillion-in-equities-in-fy24-124032900267_1.html
Internationals: program and match results | Reims Stadium: Between World Cup qualifiers, friendly matches, Euro U19 qualifiers...
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Internationals: program and match results | Reims Stadium: Between World Cup qualifiers, friendly matches, Euro U19 qualifiers...
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AfDB approves $50m loan to boost climate resilience, food security in Yobe State - Healthwise
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#Internationaux 🌍
First friendly meeting for Youssouf Assogba and Charbel Gomez who will face Ivory Coast in the well-known venue of the Crédit Agricole La Licorne ... Show more www.amiensfootball.com/news/15089
His Majesty’s Trust In Africa’s Youth:Helping Bridge The Education And Skills Gap
forbesafrica.com/focus/2024/03/04/his-majestys-trust-in-africas-youthhelping-bridge-the-education-and-skills-gap/
Liberia Hosts Business Summit To Draw Seed Roadmap: Monrovia — Agriculture Development Agencies, researchers, and policymakers from across Africa ...
frontpageafricaonline.com/news/liberia-hosts-business-summit-to-draw-seed-roadmap/
How to Finance Higher Education in Africa | by Célestin Monga - Project Syndicate
project-syndicate.org/commentary/how-to-finance-higher-education-africa-by-celestin-monga-2024-02
Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Paris, France for only $483 USD roundtrip: Cheap flights from Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Paris, France for only $483 USD roundtrip with ...
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Mary Okelo: Makini founder tells of life lessons at 80: Dr Mary Okelo on women's empowerment, self-care, and leaving a legacy.
nation.africa/kenya/life-and-style/lifestyle/at-80-dr-mary-okelo-says-this-is-her-happiest-time--4551320
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Meanwhile, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has warned that Nigeria - along with Ethiopia, Angola, and Kenya - risk social unrest because of rising fuel and ... Show more
42' | Good action of the Azzurri with Traorè who, with a header, cannot find the mirror of the goal
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AfDB: Water Scarcity in Morocco Threatens All Sectors: Several reports have shed light on the dire water situation in Morocco, affecting areas of activity ...
moroccoworldnews.com/2024/03/361574/afdb-water-scarcity-in-morocco-threatens-all-sectors
MTN, tappi partner to expand in Cote D’Ivoire: Tappi, the end-to-end digital commerce SaaS solution tailored for Africa’s micro, small ...
punchng.com/mtn-tappi-partner-to-expand-in-cote-divoire/
Afcon 2023: Ivory Coast triumph 'revenge' for Emerse Fae after early retirement: Emerse Fae says guiding Ivory Coast to the 2023 Afcon title feels like "revenge" ...
bbc.com/sport/africa/68289633
Afcon 2023: Sebastien Haller bids to cap return from cancer in final for Ivory Coast
bbc.com/sport/africa/68241658
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