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- 13 Mar 2014
Nebo, Power Minister, Others for EnergyNet Power Investors Summit
EnergyNet, an organizer of global investment meetings and executive dialogues for Africa’s power sector, will be hosting the private sector-led Power Investors Summit in Lagos from March 20th to 21st…
- 21 Mar 2014
EnergyNet Power Summit Boosts Investors’ Confidence
Federal Government on Thursday said it was vigorously working on the measures that would ensure investors in economic development, especially in the power sector recoup their investment. …
- 29 Jan 2015
AFC Restates Commitment to Energy Sector at Powering Africa Summit, Washington
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) is reaffirming its commitment to President Obama’s Power Africa initiative with its participation in the Powering Africa Summit. The three day summit, to be held in…
- 19 Dec 2022
Blinken, Tony Elumelu, Rally U.S. and African entrepreneurs, investors & policymakers @U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit
About 300 entrepreneurs, investors, and celebrities took part in the opening reception for the US-Africa Leaders Summit, the investment-focused “Innovators Gathering”, honoring the influx of two-way…
- 5 Aug 2014
Major African Power Projects Key Focus Of London Summit
Africa’s power deficit is a major constraint on economic growth and social development; The Global African Investment Summit (‘TGAIS’) in London will bring together African governments and the…
- 20 Sept 2016
Elumelu Wins Africa Investor ‘Person of the Year’ Award in New York
Mr. Tony Elumelu, chairman of Heirs Holdings, yesterday, while receiving the ‘Person of the Year’ award at the Africa Investor CEO Institutional Investment Summit hosted alongside the UN General…
- 15 Dec 2022
Blinken, Tony Elumelu, Convene U.S. & African Entrepreneurs, Others for U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit
About 300 entrepreneurs, investors, and celebrities took part in the opening reception for the US-Africa Leaders Summit, the investment-focused “Innovators Gathering”, honoring the influx of two-way…
- 17 Feb 2015
Eaton Says Africa’s Development Megatrends Motivate Investors
Eaton, a leading global power management company, has identified Africa’s ‘high-growth market’ as part of motivations investors are moving to the region. The Company at its inaugural West Africa…
- 31 Jan 2015
World Bank Launches “Scaling Solar” to Create Market for Solar Power in Africa
The World Bank Group has announced the launch of Scaling Solar at the Powering Africa: Summit in Washington DC, a gathering of African ministries, utility companies and the international power…
- 4 Feb 2016
Elumelu Applauds US Congress for Passage of 'Electrify Africa Act'
Tony O. Elumelu, leading investor and chairman, Heirs Holdings, UBA Plc and founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, has applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for the passage of the “Electrify…
- 13 Sept 2014
Bankable Projects worth Billions of Dollars for TGAIS
Investors representing more than USD$265bn of capital under management will convene at the Savoy hotel on 21st and 22nd October for The Global African Investment Summit (‘TGAIS’) to review…
- 25 Mar 2014
Jim O’Neill at AFC Live Lists 4 Agenda for Africa’s Development
Jim O’Neill, renowned economist who coined the ‘BRIC’ and ‘MINT’ acronyms, declares the African infrastructure divide, ‘both a defining challenge and a standout investment opportunity of our…
- 4 Jun 2026
Sadiq Khan Hosts Inaugural London-Africa Business Summit to Strengthen Trade and Investment Links
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, on Thursday hosted the inaugural London-Africa Business Summit, bringing together more than 200 business and political leaders from across Africa and the United…
- 28 Sept 2014
#DEMOAfrica2014: Saisai Takes Home SWELL Innovation Award
Friday marked the final day of the 2014 edition of DEMO Africa, an event which drew the attention of top investors, IT buyers, IT consumers, Government officials and IT enthusiasts from across Africa…
- 26 May 2014
BPE Allays Fears of Banking Collapse over N1Trn Investment in PHCN
Benjamin Dikki, director general, Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), has faulted claims by some financial analysts that commercial bank’s involvement in the ongoing national public sector power…
- 6 Jun 2016
1st Nigeria’s Venture Capital Summit Holds in June
The Venture Capital Advocacy Summit, the first of its kind in Nigeria that will bring together all the critical elements that could facilitate the entrenchment of the Venture Capital Culture in the…
- 16 Oct 2014
Over 130 Projects Worth $246Bn Expected At TGAIS 2014
A hundred and thirty-six bankable projects worth a combined total of $246 billion, in the natural resources, agribusiness, power and critical infrastructure sectors, will be presented at The Global…
- 13 Mar 2014
Finance Minister Confirmed to Speak at the Nigeria Summit 2014
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, coordinating minister for the Economy and Finance, has just confirmed to speak at the Nigeria Summit 2014 according to Economist Events, organizers of the …
- 23 May 2013
GE Africa Bags African Infrastructure Investment Award for PPPs
General Electric Company (GE) has been awarded the coveted African infrastructure investment award for Public Private Partnership in recognition for GE’s work in Nigeria on Energy (power…
- 17 Oct 2023
GSMA MWC Kigali Opens its doors to Mobile Operators, Policymakers
MWC Kigali 2023 on Tuesday returned to the Kigali Convention Centre in Rwanda, with Paul Kagame, the President of the Republic of Rwanda participating in the event’s celebratory opening ceremony.…
- 4 Sept 2015
Vice President Osinbajo Welcomes PPP Summit on Critical Infrastructure
Prof. Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), Vice President of Nigeria, has given his support to the forthcoming 2015 Nigeria Infrastructure Public Private Partnership Summit billed for the Federal…
- 2 Feb 2016
Elumelu Urges US Congress to Pass the Electrify Africa Act
Tony Elumelu, chairman, Heirs Holdings and Founder Tony Elumelu Foundation has called on the United States Congress to pass the ‘Electrify Africa Act’ stating that the passage in to law would make a…
- 26 May 2017
DigitalPR-Wire Named Official Media Partner for NIS 2017
DigitalPR-Wire’s innovative approach to media and PR strategy has gained more attraction as the platform has been selected as the official media partner for Nigeria Innovation Summit…
- 22 Mar 2026
Rockefeller, Global Energy Alliance Cross $100 million Mark in Africa Electrification Push
The Rockefeller Foundation and the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet have crossed the $100 million threshold in funding for Mission 300, the World Bank and African Development Bank’s…
- 23 Jun 2025
NGX Group Chairman Seeks Regional Collaboration to Unlock West Africa’s Trade, Investment Potential
Umaru Kwairanga, chairman, Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group), has called for stronger regional cooperation to harness the untapped potential of West Africa’s trade and commodity markets. Speaking…
- 16 Jan 2020
UK-Africa Investment Summit will Create New Partnerships – Says UK Minister
Andrew Murrison, UK’s International Development Minister has said that the UK-Africa Investment Summit will help forge closer trading partnerships to deliver more investment, jobs and growth…
- 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…
- 22 Jan 2020
UK-Africa Investment Summit: Scaling up Investment for Africa’s Clean Energy Transformation
The UK-Africa Investment Summit that was held in London on Monday resolved to Scaling up Investment for Africa’s Clean Energy Transformation. The summit witnessed attendance of Many African leaders,…
- 19 Apr 2026
WATRA Secretary sees Resilience as a Critical Link in West Africa’s Digital Economy
Aliyu Aboki, Executive Secretary of WATRA has applauded the outcome of the International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit 2026 in Porto, Portugal, where infrastructure operators, regulators,…
- 16 Oct 2016
NCC, Swiss Embassy, Top Speakers Line Up for Nigeria Innovation Summit
Professor Umar Danbatta, executive vice chairman and chief executive officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC); Yves Nicolet, Consul General Switzerland in Lagos, Nigeria;…