May 25, 2917/AfDB In 2016, Africa as a whole maintained its position as the world’s second-fastest growing economies behind South Asia, according to data released during the Financial Presentation at the African Development Bank Group’s Annual Meetings, which entered its third day on Wednesday in Ahmedabad, India. The report analyzed […]
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Why Made-in-Nigeria will give small businesses a boost
May 25, 2017/Sage Nigerian Federal Government should be commended for putting the spotlight on local manufacturers through initiatives such as the Made-in-Nigeria Dress Days and an Executive Order compelling state agencies to direct at 40% of procurement to Made-in-Nigeria goods and services. That’s according to Magnus Nmonwu (http://APO.af/Ik3wAK), Regional Director […]
World Bank Says after Ebola, Zika, Most Countries Still Not Prepared for a Pandemic
May 25, 2017/World Bank Despite progress made since the Zika and Ebola crises, a report released today by the International Working Group on Financing Preparedness (IWG), established by the World Bank, shows that most countries are not adequately prepared for a pandemic, and the world is still doing too little […]
