(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ) – The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today approved a disbursement of US$1.3 billion (SDR 1,005.9 million) under the food shock window of the Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI) to help meet Ukraine’s urgent balance of payments needs. The scale and intensity of Russia’s war against Ukraine that started […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – African Development Fund (ADF), the concessional financing window of the African Development Bank Group has approved $10.53 million in financial support to Côte d’Ivoire for the implementation of its rural electrification programme. Established in 1972, the ADF became operational in 1974. Administered by the AfDB, it comprises, till date, 32 contributing countries […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $15 million trade finance line of credit and $10 million transaction guarantee for FSDH Merchant Bank in Nigeria. FSDH will use the line of credit to provide loans to local enterprises in Nigeria. The $25 million package will help to reduce the trade finance gap […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Senior Vice President, General Manager Paramount Africa and Peer Lead of BET International, Monde Twala has said that as the home of black excellence, the BET Africa channel is synonymous with showcasing the best African and African American stories. BET Africa is Paramount Africa’s channel brand and it is the leading provider […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Access Holdings Plc. has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Access Bank Plc., has entered into a binding agreement with Montepio Holding SGPS S.A to acquire a 51 percent majority shareholding in Finibanco Angola S.A. Finibanco Angola S.A. is a profitable, well-capitalised full-service commercial bank with over 20 branches and around $300 million […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ministry of Interior of the State of Qatar and the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (EUROPOL) have sealed a deal, aimed at preventing and combating cross-border organized crime and terrorism. The signed Working Arrangement will support the Member States of the European Union and Qatar in tackling both crimes frontally. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – African American female author, Karol V. Brown recently released her new book which is aimed at teaching young girls the ideals of self-love. The book entitled, “The Harriet Tubman Way, An Inspirational Guide to Self-Love, Empowerment, and Legendary Leadership for Girls”, published by Authority Publishing, was released on Women’s Equality Day this […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Winners of the just-concluded ‘Run for the Coal City’, the 20km Ultra marathon race organized by Amstel Malta Ultra, in conjunction with Enugu State Ministry of Youths and Sports, have been rewarded with cash prizes. Participants commenced at Okpara square, Enugu and covered the mapped-out route spanning eleven vantage points from Okpara […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Amstel Malta Ultra, a no sugar added premium malt drink and one of Nigeria’s biggest supporters of sports, has unveiled Nigeria’s accomplished long jumper and current Commonwealth champion, Ese Brume as its newest brand Ambassador. Brume won a gold media for Nigeria in this year’s Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, United Kingdon (UK). […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced that it will be presenting its African Economic Outlook report for the 2022 fiscal year to Asian audiences. The African Economic Outlook is the AfDB’s premier flagship report that serves as a tool for economic intelligence, policy dialogue, and operational effectiveness. The theme for the report, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Education Cannot Wait (ECW), the United Nations global fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises, has announced a new $11.8 million grant to help address the educational needs of children in Haiti amidst growing humanitarian crisis in the country. The $11.8 Multi-Year Resilience Programme which is implemented by United Nations Children’s […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – African American couple, DeMario and Dawn Nicole McIlwain have announced their partnership with D-1D, an Israel-based Creative Reality company specializing in patented video re-enactment technology using Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) and deep learning. D-ID’s products range from animating still photos, to facilitating high-quality video productions, and creating viral user experiences. The have made […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP), with the support of 350 Africa and the Global Green grants Fund, is currently mobilising support and building the climate resilience of coal mining impacted communities in Kogi and Benue states in Nigeria. GIFSEP is a non-profit organization founded on the ideals of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Miss South Africa, Lalela Mswane has announced the launch of her mentorship programme, which is aimed at empowering young girls in the country. The ex-beauty queen said the programme will be facilitated by Lalela Foundation, which she founded in 2019 with the aim to assist and create opportunities for children without […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Things are currently looking up for lawyers and judicial officials in Guinea-Bissau, courtesy of a project supported by the African Development Bank (AfDB). The AfDB’s project has helped improve the quality of training for judicial actors, including lawyers in the West African nation. Notably, it also contributed to an increase in the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a loan of 2.3 billion South African rands ($134.9 million) in co-financing for the second phase of Namibia’s Governance and Economic Recovery Support Programme (GERSP II). The funds will support Namibia’s resilience and post-Covid-19 inclusive economic recovery by strengthening governance and implementing real sector reforms. German […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York has announced its plan to celebrate the life of the late famous German fashion designer, Karl Lagerfeld. The New York-based art museum said it will organized an open show on the works of Lagerfeld in Berlin. Iconic fashion designer who died in 2019, was […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The recently announced Enugu Marathon 20 kilometers race, jointly organized by Amstel Malta Ultra and the Enugu State Ministry for Youth and Sports, will commerce today. Dubbed, “Run for the Coal City”, the event will symbolically be the crescendo of the Amstel Malta Ultra Fitness Fiesta initiative, while serving as a springboard […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved €199 million loan to finance Morocco’s Competitive and Resilient Cereal Development Support Programme (PADCRC). This new operation forms part of the African Emergency Food Production Facility to help boost food security, nutrition, and resilience across Africa. The programme will help reduce Morocco’s cereal imports, focusing on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the commencement of Promotion Examinations for Police Officers starting from next year. The Commission took the decision in line with the Public Service Rules 020701, 020702, 020703 and 160304 which prescribed examinations as one of the conditions for promotions in the Public Service. Against the […]
