World Bank approves $90m to boost Palestinian economic conditions
Businessam Staff
July 27, 2018
The World Bank recommended today the allocation of $90 million to accelerate much-needed economic welfare for the Palestinian people,
World Bank sets record $20 billion for climate financing
Anthony OgboJuly 23, 2018
The World Bank is spending more money than ever on combatting climate change. According to figures released by the institution it
World Bank to introduce Fadama III livestock project in Bauchi
Businessam StaffJuly 20, 2018
The World Bank under its Fadama III Additional Financing Project will soon introduce Livestock Production and Resilience Support
Nigeria’s former finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala named member of Twitter board
Businessam StaffJuly 20, 2018
Twitter has announced Nigeria’s former finance minister, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as a member of its board of directors.
Gas flaring up slightly in Nigeria but slows down worldwide, says World Bank
Bukola OdufadeJuly 17, 2018
Gas flaring by oil and gas companies in Nigeria is still costing Nigeria as much as $2.5 billion annually but the World Bank says the
World Bank’s approved 540mw Nigeria power plant gets underway in Akwa Ibom
Ben EguzozieJuly 17, 2018
…to cost $1.1bn The World Bank’s approved $150 million partial risk guarantee and environmental impact assessment (EIA) in
Africa, financial inclusion and small enterprise: what prospects?
Olukayode OyeleyeJuly 16, 2018
The self-reinforcing narrative about Africa’s pervasive poverty seems to have taken root for far too long. While the global economy is
The theme of ‘lack’: Redefining the narrative on infrastructure in Africa
Businessam StaffJuly 11, 2018
By Emeke E. Iweriebor A strong, if not pervasive, theme or infrastructure in Africa is one of minimal existence or lack of
Unlocking Africa’s boundless treasure (1)
Olukayode OyeleyeJuly 2, 2018
Much has been argued about the ascendancy of Asia in the emerging global economy. Publications, commentaries, documentaries and
Nigeria raises $1.57bn for power transmission management
Bukola OdufadeJune 26, 2018
Nigeria has raised $1.57 billion for the rehabilitation of its transmission infrastructure from international backers, Usman Gur