Ecobank Group

Ecobank Group signs United Nations (UN) Women’s Empowerment Principles

Ecobank (www.Ecobank.com), the pan-African banking group, has become an official signatory of the Women’s Empowerment Principles by UN Women and the UN Global Compact (WEPs), which provide guidance to the private sector on how to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment in the workplace, marketplace and community. Ecobank Group CEO, Jeremy Awori, announced the signature […]

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Dr. Rasha Kelej

Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej awarded on International Women’s Day for her efforts towards women empowerment and supporting girl education

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Business Executive Group awarded Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, at their Global She Achievers Awards 2024, for her efforts to empower women in STEM, and girls in girls in education, and building healthcare capacity in Africa and beyond. The awards ceremony took place recently in Dubai, UAE.  Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, […]

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Nipah and Lassa

Testing the tests: Scientists seek out best on-the-spot diagnostics for deadly Nipah and Lassa

Scientists who specialize in viral detection are embarking on a search for the most reliable on-the-spot tests for two viral diseases that have the potential to cause deadly epidemics. In a four-year project funded by CEPI and led by FIND, the team will examine and evaluate all available point-of-care testing options for the two diseases. […]

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The African Development Bank

The African Development Bank approves up to $10 million stake in the Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa Project Development fund

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) approved the proposal to take an initial stake of up to $10 million in the “Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa – Project Development” (AGIA-PD) fund in Abidjan on 24 January 2024. Part of the Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa (AGIA), a $10 […]

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Africa Finance Corporation (AFC)

Africa Finance Corporation Appoints Emeka Emuwa as Chairman of Board

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading instrumental infrastructure solutions provider, today announces the appointment of Mr. Emeka Emuwa as Chairman of its Board of Directors. Mr. Emuwa brings a wealth of experience spread over three decades leading and transforming banking institutions across Africa. After completing a sterling 25-year career with Citibank where he […]

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Beyond a Conference: AMLD Africa as a Catalyst for Change

Beyond a Conference: AMLD Africa as a Catalyst for Change

Diffusion Models (DALL-E), LLMs (GPT4) – these groundbreaking technologies signal the onset of the 4th Industrial Revolution, a transformative era in Artificial Intelligence (AI) where African startups and initiatives are increasingly emerging. Following two successful editions in collaboration with Tunisia and Morocco, which reached out to 3,000 participants across 50 African countries, AMLD Africa returns to […]

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Ecobank

Ecobank Celebrates the Success of the TotalEnergies Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023

As the 34th edition of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023 drew to a thrilling close on Sunday, Ecobank (Ecobank.com), the leading pan-African banking group, celebrates the remarkable achievements and spirit of unity witnessed throughout the tournament. Jeremy Awori, Chief Executive Officer, Ecobank Group, expressed his delight at the success of […]

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Investing in African Mining Indaba

‘Disruptive Discussions’ at the Forefront of Engagements For Mining Indaba 2024, as the Event Marks Its 30th Anniversary

The world’s largest mining event, Investing in African Mining Indaba (https://www.MiningIndaba.com), is gearing up for a memorable year with a notable speaker line-up that will place critical issues in mining at the forefront of discussions in an unprecedented way. Mining Indaba, which takes place from 5-8 February 2024 in Cape Town, celebrates a milestone of […]

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Oruaze

Crafting Legacies of Hope: One Man’s Journey of Impact, Philanthropy, and Making Memories

In a world often plagued by headlines of strife and discord, it is heartening to shine a light on a story of hope and transformation. Nestled in the heart of Nigeria’s Niger Delta region, Canon (www.Canon-CNA.com) has provided essential support to the dedicated philanthropist, Moses Oruaze Dickson, offering necessary guidance and expertise to illuminate the […]

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