March 22, 2016/AfDB Africa’s private sector will continue to lead the continent towards economic transformation, African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina said Monday at the launch of the fourth Africa CEO Forum in Abidjan. Addressing some 500 CEOs from 43 African countries and 20 more worldwide, he said, “The ‘Africa […]
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IHS to buy data provider Markit, combined company to base in UK
Mon Mar 21, 2016/Reuters By Abhirup Roy U.S.-based IHS Inc (IHS.N) agreed to buy Markit Ltd (MRKT.O) to create a $13 billion London-based data and business research provider, in the latest example of a U.S. company moving its domicile overseas where corporate tax rates are lower. The companies said IHS […]
NSE to Delist Vono, as Court Approves Merger Deal with Vitafoam
By InvestAdvocate Lagos (INVESTADVOCATE)- The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) will on Monday March 21, 2016 suspend trading on the shares of Vono Products Plc following court approval of the proposed merger with co-manufacturers of foam furniture and furnishings, Vitafoam Nigeria Plc. “Dealing members are hereby notified that Vitafoam Nigeria Plc […]
