By Ayomide Otitoju The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA) have launched a $5.2 million institutional support project to tackle the shortage of qualified public sector accountants and auditors across Africa. The launch took place on 26 November at The South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) House…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC), a Shariah-compliant multilateral insurer and member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, has backed a €132.5 million financing arranged by Standard Chartered for Joint-Stock Company “O’zbekiston Metallurgiya Kombinat” (Uzmetkombinat), Uzbekistan’s largest steel producer. The funding, supported by ICIEC’s sovereign…
By Ayomide Otitoju The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a $159.50 million loan to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to enhance connectivity to the Ngandajika Agro-Industrial Park, opening up the country’s central region to trade and economic development. The total project cost is $177.16 million, with the Congolese government providing co-financing. The…
By Ayomide Otitoju Airtel Africa Foundation, through Airtel Nigeria, marked International Volunteer Day 2025 by celebrating the achievements of its Employee Volunteer Programme (EVP), a flagship initiative that encourages staff to dedicate time, skills, and resources to community development across 14 African markets. The event, held at Airtel Nigeria Headquarters in Lagos, featured team-building activities,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Access Bank Botswana, a subsidiary of Access Bank Group, has gained international recognition after winning three prestigious awards celebrating its innovation, customer-centric approach, and commitment to social development. The accolades highlight the Bank’s efforts to transform Botswana’s financial sector through digital solutions and purpose-driven banking. The Bank was named Best Digital Banking…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Cement’s Ibese Plant in Ogun State has stepped up its road safety advocacy with a major sensitisation campaign for commercial drivers and motorcycle riders, warning against excessive speeding and highlighting the dangers of operating around truck blind spots. The weekend event, held at the busy Ilaro Motor Park, drew hundreds of…
By Ayomide Otitoju The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has announced the full operational rollout of Free Route Airspace (FRA) across the Western and Central Africa (WACAF) region, effective 30 October 2025 — a development expected to significantly boost efficiency and sustainability in African aviation. The milestone follows successful FRA trials that began in November 2023….
By Ayomide Otitoju Shell Nigeria Gas Limited (SNG) is expanding its operations in Ogun State through a new agreement to supply gas to SG Industrial FZE, a steel company located in the Guangdong industrial zone. The deal adds to SNG’s growing portfolio of clients, with the company currently serving over 150 customers across Abia, Bayelsa,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has conducted another round of capacity-building training for ticketing officers and ground staff under the state’s regulated bus transit scheme. The simultaneous sessions, held at the Ikeja and Ojota bus terminals, formed part of ongoing efforts to strengthen frontline service delivery across the network. The…
