Tag: #AfricaRising
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JACK-RICH, ERIC TRUMP PUSH FOR SRONGER U.S.-NIGERIA PARTNERSHIP TO DRIVE AFRICA’S GROWTH
A stronger partnership between Nigeria and the United States could unlock new opportunities for economic growth, industrialisation and job creation across Africa, according to business leader Tein Jack-Rich. Speaking at the Celebrate America 250 event in Washington, D.C., the President of Belemaoil Group said Nigeria’s abundant natural resources, youthful population and strategic importance position it…
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AFRICA DAY: DIPLOMATS, EXPERTS CALL FOR STRONGER IMPLEMENTATION OF AU INTEGRATION FRAMEWORKS
Diplomats and international relations experts have called for stronger implementation of African Union (AU) integration frameworks as Africa marks the 2026 Africa Day. Speaking at a news conference in Abuja, Prof. Tunji Asaolu of the African School of Diplomacy and International Relations said the continent must go beyond discussions and focus on practical steps toward…
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AFRICA URGED TO LEVERAGE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
Experts say Africa can leapfrog traditional development pathways by empowering youths, fostering innovation, and strengthening academia-industry collaboration. Africa has a chance to fast-track sustainable development through digital transformation, says Prof. Clement Kolawole. Speaking at the 2026 Trinity University/Industry Management Leadership Production Development Conference in Yaba, Lagos, he highlighted that innovation, youth empowerment, and strong partnerships…
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AFREXIMBANK TOPS AFRICA’S LOAN MARKET WITH 23% SHARE IN 2025
Bank consolidates leadership, driving capital flows to fuel the continent’s growth. African Export-Import Bank has emerged as the No. 1 Mandated Lead Arranger and Bookrunner in Africa’s 2025 Bloomberg Africa Borrower Loans League Tables, commanding a 23.65% market share across 20 transactions. According to the bank, it also holds a 21.66% share as Bookrunner, completing…
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ECOBANK DRIVES CREATIVE ECONOMY PUSH AT +234 ART FAIR 2026
Bank says Nigerian art is more than culture — it’s a powerful economic force ready for global markets. The third edition of +234 Art Fair 2026 has opened in Lagos with a bold focus on “Inclusivity,” as Ecobank Nigeria reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s creative economy. Representing Managing Director Bolaji Lawal, Ms Omoboye Odu…
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ECOWAS AT A CROSSROADS: AfCFTA COULD MAKE OR BREAK WEST AFRICA’S ECONOMIC FUTURE
West Africa is standing at a historic economic tipping point. With a combined market of $3.4 trillion, ECOWAS has long aimed to become a fully integrated economic powerhouse—but ambition alone won’t cut it. The launch of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is being hailed as the biggest opportunity yet to turn decades of…
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SHETTIMA RETURNS FROM AU SUMMIT, PUSHES FOR AFRICA’S HEALTH, WATER SECURITY
Vice-President Kashim Shettima returns to Abuja after key AU summit talks, securing global goodwill and pushing for Africa’s self-reliance in health and development. Vice-President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government Assembly, where leaders focused on…
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AFRICAN ENERGY BANK TO RAISE $15BN FOR CONTINENTAL OIL & GAS BY 2030
Africa aims to fuel its energy future while creating half a million jobs! The African Energy Bank (AEB) is set to mobilize $15 billion by 2030 to finance oil and gas projects across Africa, creating over 500,000 direct jobs in the midstream sector, the Association of Petroleum Producers’ Organisation (APPO) has announced. APPO Secretary-General Farid…
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AFRICA SHINES AT G20 SUMMIT IN JOHANNESBURG, SIGNALING RISING GLOBAL INFLUENCE—NUSA PRESIDENT SPEAKS OUT
Mr Smart Nwobi, President General of the Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA), hailed the 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg as a historic milestone that marked Africa’s readiness to lead in global economic governance. He praised President Cyril Ramaphosa and South Africa for hosting the first-ever G20 on African soil, calling the event a testament to…
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AFRICA LOSES $75 BILLION ANNUALLY TO BIASED CREDIT RATINGS—EXPERTS SOUND ALARM AT DAKAR CONFERENCE
Experts at a major two-day conference in Dakar, Senegal, have issued a stark warning that Africa is losing approximately $75 billion every year due to biased credit ratings imposed by foreign agencies. Organized by AfriCatalyst, SAIIA, UNDP, and AUDA-NEPAD, the event gathered top policymakers, economists, and financial experts focusing on how Africa can amplify its…
