World News

“Africa Will Be the Pivotal Continent in the World, Given Its Economic Prospects”—AfDB President

Dr Akinwumi Adesina delivered an inspiring address to a diverse audience of diplomats, investors, academics, politicians, and media, emphasizing Africa’s untapped potential and abundant opportunities June 11, 2024/AfDB Financing is key to unlocking Africa’s development opportunities; Dr Adesina tells Chatham House: “Africa can no longer be ignored.” In a packed […]

NNPC Signs Floating LNG Deal with Golar LNG, Bolstering Gas Commercialization in Nigeria

The partners anticipate a final investment decision for the project by December 2024 and first gas by 2027 June 11, 2024/AEC Marine LNG infrastructure developer Golar LNG has signed a Project Development Agreement (PDA) with the state-owned Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) for the deployment of an FLNG facility offshore […]

AFC Receives Top Accolades at EMEA Finance Achievement Awards

The award affirms AFC’s leadership in structuring and executing complex financial transactions that foster sustainable development across regions June 7, 2024/AFC Africa Finance Corporation, the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, received top accolades at the EMEA Finance Achievement Awards in London yesterday. AFC won “Most Innovative Bond” and the “Best […]