The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have announced a partnership and collaboration which aims to increase local currency financing for Nigeria’s priority sectors, addressing a critical gap in funding for key areas such as…
Access Bank has been recognised as the ‘Best Trade Partner Bank West Africa 2024’ by the International Finance Corporation (IFC). Presented at the Global Trade Partners Meeting (GTPM), held recently, in Barcelona, Spain, the prestigious award highlights Access Bank’s outstanding…
By Philemon Adedeji 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…
By Asishana John Africa Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, have sealed an agreement to develop agriculture insurance market space in Nigeria. Under the agreement, Africa Re, a pan-African…
By Kayode Tokede Lafarge Africa Plc has been applauded for emerging as one of the five top-performing companies blurring the gap in gender roles and encouraging equality and diversity within its ranks. Lafarge Africa’s Country Chief Executive Officer, Mr Khaled…
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) in partnership with the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) have scored Nigerian companies better than global average in some aspects of women’s participation in the work place. A study under the Nigeria2Equal initiative, by the IFC…
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) in partnership with the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) have scored Nigerian companies better than global average in some aspects of women’s participation in the work place. This was contained in a new report under the…
To support the long-term, inclusive growth of Nigeria’s private sector, International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced the appointment of Kalim Shah as its Senior Country Manager for Nigeria. In his new role, Shah will lead IFC’s efforts to help strengthen…
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, has announced that it plans to provide $20 million to Nigerian off-grid power service provider, Daybreak Power Solutions, a subsidiary of Daystar Power Group. The $20…
