Tag: Africa

Social Entrepreneurs provide sustainable solutions for Africa’ development priorities – Report

2/5/2016/Reach for Change Social entrepreneurs across Africa are contributing to advances in education, healthcare, financial inclusion, environmental protection and other social issues. This was highlighted in the Reach for Change Africa 2015 Social Impact Report, which shared impact numbers and stories from social entrepreneurs supported in Reach for Change’s programs. […]

UBA Inaugurates Group Board Forum

22/4/2016/UBA Following a 3-day Forum which was held in Lagos, Nigeria between April 6 & 8,  2016, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc Chairman Mr. Tony Elumelu formally inaugurated a Group Board Meeting as a platform for group integration, bonding and knowledge sharing. 90 participants comprising of the entire Board […]

AfDB and GEF boost renewable energy projects across Africa and urban planning in Cameroon

AfDB The Global Environment Facility (GEF) announced on April 15, 2016, the approval of USD 18 million in funding for two projects co-financed with the African Development Bank (AfDB). The first project aims at supporting African countries to shift toward renewable energy (RE) infrastructure through the preparation of RE projects, […]