Updates

Namibia: Urban areas to receive boost as AfDB fund approves grant for solar electricity in informal settlements

The “Informal Settlement Renewable Electrification and Upgrading Program” will directly benefit around 200,000 people in Windhoek, where around 20% of the population does not have electricity June 18, 2023/AfDB The African Development Bank’s Urban and Municipal Development Fund (UMDF) (https://apo-opa.info/43CHYIN) has approved a grant of $485,000 for a solar electricity […]

US Fed Releases FOMC Statement and Implementation Note From Its June 2023 Meeting

June 16, 2023/US Federal Reserve Recent indicators suggest that economic activity has continued to expand at a modest pace. Job gains have been robust in recent months, and the unemployment rate has remained low. Inflation remains elevated. The U.S. banking system is sound and resilient. Tighter credit conditions for households […]

Sanwo-Olu, SEC, NGX, IFC renews call for gender-focused initiatives

June 16, 2023/NGX The Governor, Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have all renewed calls for more gender-focused initiatives that will create increased opportunities for women in leadership, employment, and entrepreneurship in the Nigerian private […]