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- 13 Apr 2018
AfDB Launches the Africa Investment Forum
The African Development Bank will officially launch the Africa Investment Forum (AIF) ‒Africa’s premier investment marketplace − on April 19, 2018 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The launch is a…
- 4 Sept 2019
AfDB Appoints Chinelo Anohu to Head Africa Investment Forum
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group, has announced the appointment of Mrs. Chinelo Anohu, a highly accomplished international corporate lawyer, as head and senior…
- 6 Nov 2022
Africa Investment Forum 2022 Draws $31 billion in Investor Interest
This year’s just concluded Africa Investment Forum Market Days—the continent’s premier investment platform—has drawn $31 billion in investment interest from African and global investors. Combined…
- 12 Jul 2019
Nigeria to Feature @ Africa Investment Forum
Nigeria will feature significantly in the 2019 Africa Investment Forum scheduled to take place in Johannesburg, South Africa this November, business leaders and government heard at a roadshow event…
- 12 Oct 2016
AfDB to Launch an Africa Investment Forum
The Board of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved the institution’s proposal to launch an ‘Africa Investment Forum (AIF)’—a meeting place for investors interested in Africa. The AIF will…
- 26 Sept 2018
AfDB Launches First Africa-to-Africa (A2A) Investment Report
Opportunities for investment in Africa outweigh the obstacles, according to a report by leading African companies covered in the African Development Bank’s new Africa-to-Africa (A2A) Investment…
- 10 Nov 2018
Investment Forum Seeks Increased investments into Pension Funds
Africa’s largest economies are leading the way, investing in equity market and pension funds but more countries need to follow suit to attract much needed foreign institutional investment into the…
- 30 Mar 2018
AfDB Champions Africa’s Premier Investment Marketplace for Economic Transformation
To help Africa find the path to its long-deserved economic fortune, the African Development Bank is championing the region’s premier investment market. The Bank is providing collaborative leadership…
- 18 Jun 2013
Schneider Electric Pledges for Smarter Energy in Africa at the Africa Energy Forum 2013
Schneider Electric SA, a Global Fortune 500 company and market leader in the field of energy management, is pledging for smarter energy in Africa, at the Africa Energy Forum 2013, which opens today…
- 6 Jul 2016
Africonomie to Host US-Africa Fund Managers Forum
Africonomie has announced the intention to host 3rd Africa Alternative Investment Intensive (AAII), the most comprehensive forum bringing together U.S - Africa capital owners, allocators and fund…
- 29 Aug 2021
Adesina Commend Singapore’s Investment in Africa at ASBF
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina the President of the Africa Development Bank, has commended Singapore for its huge investment in Africa. Adesina who spoke at a panel discussion at this year virtual edition of…
- 6 Jul 2019
AfDB to Meet Nigerian Businesses Leaders ahead of African Investment Forum
The African Development Bank Group, and the Africa Finance Corporation, will meet industry and business leaders in Abuja, Nigeria on Monday, 09 July 2019 as part of a roadshow to woo investors ahead…
- 15 Mar 2019
Glo Explains Support for Africa CEO Forum
Globacom says it decided to sponsor the 2019 Africa CEO Forum because of its desire to help Africa transform its huge potentials into economic prosperity. According to the company, the event will…
- 29 Nov 2021
AfDB Postpones Investment Forum due to Omicron Variant
African Development Bank (AfDB) has postponed to an unspecified date its planned Dec. 1-3 investment forum in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, due to health concerns and travel restrictions over the Omicron…
- 3 May 2017
AfDB Participates in 2017 World Economic Forum on Africa
The African Development Bank is participating in the World Economic Forum on Africa in Durban, South Africa, from May 3-5. The delegation will be led by Jennifer Blanke, Vice-President for…
- 16 Jun 2013
African Youth @ Forefront of Second New York Forum Africa
Over 1,500 participants (economic decision-makers, politicians, and international investors) and 10 Heads of State are meeting since Friday for the second edition of the New York Forum AFRICA which…
- 8 Jun 2015
Africans Investing in Africa” Book Launch
Two of Africa’s most prominent foundations – the Nigeria-based Tony Elumelu Foundation and the Oppenheimer family’s Brenthurst Foundation of South Africa – launched an important new book titled…
- 29 May 2024
AfDB, Others Pledge Support for Climate Action Africa Forum Deal Room
African Development Bank (AfDB) has pledged its support for the 2024 Climate Action Africa Forum (CAAF24) Deal Room, taking place from June 19 to 20, 2024, at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos,…
- 8 May 2017
Siemens Plans $1.1Bn Power Investment in Africa
Siemens has announced a 1.1 billion dollars investment plan to build electricity networks in Africa over the coming years. The Siemens Chief Executive, Joe Kaeser, said at the World Economic Forum on…
- 2 Dec 2024
Leo Stan Ekeh Highlights Nigeria's Tech Potential @France–Nigeria Investment Forum
By Tolu Aderemi-Cole This year’s France–Nigeria Investment Forum, a major highlight of President Bola Tinubu’s visit to France, ended on a sound note and was mutually rewarding for both countries.…
- 7 May 2015
MasterCard at EU-Africa B2B Forum Links e-Payment to FDI, Trade
MasterCard on Thursday joined more than 500 African and European heads of state and government, as well as representatives the private sector, investment agencies and media in Mons, Brussels for the…
- 9 Oct 2016
Toure, Ex-ITU Scribe to Speak at Nigeria’s Investment Forum in Telecom World 2016
Mr. Hamadoun Toure, former secretary general of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), has been named the keynote speaker at Nigeria’s Investment Forum in ITU Telecom World 2016, Bangkok,…
- 5 Dec 2024
AfDB, Italian Insurance Group Sign $6bn Deal to Foster Investment in Africa
In a bid to provide credit protection to foster investment in Africa under the “Mattei Plan”, SACE, an Italian insurance-financial group and the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) have signed a…
- 4 Jun 2026
London Strengthens Global Investment Ties with Africa @ First Ever London-Africa Business Summit
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today hosted City Hall’s first ever London-Africa business summit, bringing together 200 business and political leaders from across the continent to strengthen…
- 27 Feb 2019
Glo Seals Partnership with Africa CEO Forum to Grow Continent's Economy
In continuation of its desire to promote Africa's economic development, digital transformation leader, Globacom, has announced its support for the 2019 Africa CEO Forum. Globacom’s support for the…
- 16 Jun 2016
AfDB Urges Africa to Invest in Science & Tech for Economic Growth
The African Development Bank (AfDB) said that Africa needs to make greater investments in science and technology to become more efficient and competitive in agriculture. According to the Bank,…
- 13 Nov 2018
AfDB Achieves Significant Progress with Energy Projects Across Africa
The just-concluded Africa Investment Forum successfully convened key stakeholders, and provided an unprecedented platform for effective dialogue to drive investments into the continent. Running on…
- 22 Mar 2018
Opeke Highlights Data Centre Hosting, Cloud investment @ TMT Finance Africa
Funke Opeke, Chief Executive Officer of MainOne, has highlighted the opportunity for increased investment in shared fiber network infrastructure and data center and cloud computing infrastructure in…
- 11 Jun 2014
Africa Energy Forum set to Unite Energy Ministries & Utilities for Collective Action
The Africa Energy Forum (AEF), from 18 – 20 June, 2014, is preparing to unite African energy ministries and utilities with global energy investors and developers at the brand new Hilton Bomonti in…
- 23 Jan 2020
AfDB says $1.8trn Available for Investments in Africa
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has said the total assets under management alone by pension funds, sovereign wealth funds and the insurance sector in Africa is about $1.8 trillion; monies that…