Updates

AfDB workshop on Independent Review Mechanism outlines complaints procedures for Bank-financed projects

4/1/2017/AfDB The Compliance Review and Mediation Unit (CRMU) of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) is organizing an information workshop on “Handling complaints from people affected by AfDB-financed projects” on 11-12 January 2017 in Yaoundé, Cameroon. During the two-day workshop, Bank experts will brief the participants on issues of accountability, […]

CBN Unveils Anchor Borrowers’ Programme Guidelines

January 4, 2017/CBN Background The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in line with its developmental function established the Anchor Borrowers’ Programme (ABP). The Programme which was launched by President Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR) on November 17, 2015 is intended to create a linkage between anchor companies involved in the processing and […]

Mastercard Statement on Decision of the UK Competition and Markets Authority

January 4, 2017/MasterCard We welcome today’s decision by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), regarding our planned acquisition of VocaLink. The thoroughness of the CMA’s review reflects the significance of this deal and its potential for the industry. In its announcement, the CMA noted that it has no concerns related […]