Osun seeks to capitalise on infrastructure momentum

The south-western Nigerian state has been in discussions with potential partners at the ADBG in South Korea as part of its strategy to galvanise...

ADBG focuses on accelerating Africa’s industrialisation in Busan

ADBG’s annual meetings are underway with a focus on accelerating industrialisation and investing in youth.

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Dubai Islamic Bank plans arm in Kenya by year’s end

Dubai Shari'ah-compliant lender receives “in principle approval” from regulators to launch operations in Kenya pending a final license

Saudi Arabia to stop wheat farming by 2016, eyeing Africa

Saudi Arabia will rely entirely on wheat imports within a year, and Africa is on the top of...

Oman, Tanzania and China to jointly develop $11bn port, free zone

Oman state fund, Tanzania’s government and China Merchants Holding sign MoU to collaborate on Bagamoyo port and a...


Continental gas capability “disappointingly low”

Africa needs to develop its gas infrastructure, according to energy industry expert.

Africa’s fintech market valued at $3bn by 2020

Continental fintech estimated to grow from $200 million to $3 billion in the next two years.