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Published on Jan 21, 2021

African Development Bank (AfDB) President Akinwumi Adesina’s Speech at the Federal Inland Revenue Service Tax Dialogue

Download logo By Akinwumi Adesina, President of African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) Your Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Your Excellencies, Governors, Excellencies, Ambassadors Honorable …

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Published on Jan 20, 2021

African Development Bank, EIB sign Joint Partnership Action Plan to fast-track development in Africa

©EIB The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) today signed a joint partnership action plan highlighting their strengthened cooperation and mutual development priorities and a strong shared emphasis on boosting public and …

Source: European Investment Bank - Government
Published on Jan 20, 2021

African Development Bank, European Investment Bank sign Joint Partnership Action Plan to fast-track development in ...

Download logo The African Development Bank (AfDB) (www.AfDB.org) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) today signed a joint partnership action plan highlighting their strengthened cooperation and mutual development priorities and a strong shared emphasis …

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Published on Jan 19, 2021

Signing ceremony and high-level announcement of Joint Partnership Action Plan between the European Investment Bank and ...

What: Signing of Joint Action Plan outlining strengthened cooperation to support high-impact investment across Africa Who: Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala, Acting Senior Vice President, African Development Bank and Thomas Östros, European Investment Bank Vice …

Source: The Maravi Post - Neutral
Published on 16:34 GMT

African trade pact offers chance to kickstart UK trade ties

The new African Continental Free Trade Area is a chance to kickstart trade between the UK and Africa, delegates told a UK-Africa investment summit this week. “We need to look beyond the pandemic to the growth of the continent beyond pure development, and …

Source: EurActiv - Neutral
Published on 17:02 GMT

Tropical Cyclone Eloise threatens Mozambique

Tropical Cyclone Eloise is intensifying and is expected to make landfall at 0300 UTC on 23 January in Mozambique, as the equivalent of a category 2 strength on the Saffir Simpson scale. It will bring hurricane-force winds, heavy rainfall and the risk of …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on 14:52 GMT

Buhari orders FIRS to enforce strict tax payment

•Africa loses $60b yearly, says Adesina President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, directed the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and other revenue-generating agencies to plug leakages and ensure strict compliance with tax payment by foreign companies …

Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Uncategorized
Published on 14:43 GMT

6th Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) Week opens Virtually to Discuss Infrastructure Development ...

Download logo The 6th PIDA Week opened virtually on Tuesday under the theme “New decade, new realities, new priorities – positioning PIDA and infrastructure development in Africa’s continued growth and economic recovery”. Programme for Infrastructure …

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Published on 14:37 GMT

Nigerians Among Highest Implicit Tax Payers Globally – Akinwumi Adesina

The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has stated during the maiden edition of the national tax dialogue that Nigerians are among the highest implicit taxpayers globally. The AfDB president faulted the situation in which …

Source: Biz Watch Nigeria - Uncategorized
Published on 13:35 GMT

NSO set for another GDP rebase in 2022

The National Statistical Office (NSO) says it will conduct another rebase of the economy next year to keep pace with developments in the country. NSO head of national accounts and balance of payments Hector Kankuwe, who is also NSO regional statistical …

Source: The Nation - Neutral
Published on 13:35 GMT

Income rise fails to narrow poverty gap—economist

Although Malawi’s gross national income (GNI) per capita has increased in the past decade, the rise has failed to narrow the income inequality and poverty rates, economic statistician Alick Nyasulu has said. African Development Bank (AfDB) figures …

Source: The Nation - Neutral
Published on 10:57 GMT

Obaseki reiterates commitment to boost agriculture sector

[FILES] Governor Godwin Obaseki PHOTO: TwitterGov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo, says the focus of his administration is to attract investors into the oil palm and cassava sub-sectors for the manufacturing of Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG). Obaseki stated this …

Source: Best Naira News - Uncategorized
Published on Jan 18, 2021

Mauritius and Morocco join African Development Bank (AfDB/AFMISM) Bloomberg® bond index

Download logo The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) today announced the addition of two new countries - Mauritius and Morocco - to its Bloomberg African Bond Indices (ABABI), marking a steady progress in the Bank’s efforts to deepen the continent’s …

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Published on 08:16 GMT

Nigeria’s Implicit Taxes Are Higher Than Some Developed Nations – Adesina

The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has said that Nigerians pay one of the highest implicit tax rates globally, even than some developed countries. He decried the lack of basic amenities for living in the country, …

Source: Biz Watch Nigeria - Uncategorized
Published on 07:26 GMT

UK backs Sudan's economic reforms & debt relief

January 21, 2021 (KHARTOUM) - The United Kingdom extended £40 million in aid to Sudan to support cash assistance program that targets poor families and pledged a bridge loan to clear arrears at the African Development Bank (AfDB). The Sudanese ministry of …

Source: Sudan Tribune - Neutral
Published on 04:44 GMT

AfDB forecasts Africa’s loss of $409b to COVID-19 in two years

By Collins Nweze Africa economies will in two years record cumulative loss of $409 billion due to the COVID-19 pandemic, African Development Bank President (AfDB) Akinwumi Adesina, said on Thursday. The bank chief, who broke the news at the First National …

Source: The Nation (Nigeria) - Uncategorized
Published on Jan 16, 2021

African Development Bank President, ten African Heads of State to be awarded for exceptional contribution to the AFCFTA ...

What: AfDB President Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina and ten African Heads of State to receive an award for contribution to AfCFTA Who: Dr. Akinwumi Adesina President of the African Development Bank When: 15 January 2021, 12 :00 – 14 :00 GMT Where: Virtual …

Source: The Maravi Post - Neutral
Published on Jan 16, 2021

The Great Green Wall and the African Development Bank’s TAAT: two bold initiatives planting Africa’s seeds of change

Just five years ago, Sudan’s farmers harvested a mere 472,000 tons of wheat from about a quarter-million hectares of land. Today, the Sahel country is on the cusp of becoming a regional breadbasket. One of the reasons for Sudan’s agricultural turnaround …

Source: The Maravi Post - Neutral
Published on 03:39 GMT

Debt servicing, greatest risk to Nigeria’s economy – Adesina

Nike Popoola The African Development Bank has projected a growth rate of 1.5 per cent for Nigeria in 2021, and a 2.9 per cent growth in 2022. The President, AfDB, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, disclosed this while delivering a speech at the first national tax …

Source: Punch - Neutral

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Published on January 21, 2021 - 19:24 GMT

African Development Bank (AfDB) President Akinwumi Adesina’s Speech at the Federal Inland Revenue Service Tax Dialogue

Download logo By Akinwumi Adesina, President of African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) Your Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Your Excellencies, Governors, Excellencies, Ambassadors Honorable …

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Published on January 20, 2021 - 16:30 GMT

African Development Bank, European Investment Bank sign Joint Partnership Action Plan to fast-track development in ...

Download logo The African Development Bank (AfDB) (www.AfDB.org) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) today signed a joint partnership action plan highlighting their strengthened cooperation and mutual development priorities and a strong shared emphasis …

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Published on January 22, 2021 - 14:43 GMT

6th Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) Week opens Virtually to Discuss Infrastructure Development ...

Download logo The 6th PIDA Week opened virtually on Tuesday under the theme “New decade, new realities, new priorities – positioning PIDA and infrastructure development in Africa’s continued growth and economic recovery”. Programme for Infrastructure …

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Published on January 18, 2021 - 17:02 GMT

Mauritius and Morocco join African Development Bank (AfDB/AFMISM) Bloomberg® bond index

Download logo The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) today announced the addition of two new countries - Mauritius and Morocco - to its Bloomberg African Bond Indices (ABABI), marking a steady progress in the Bank’s efforts to deepen the continent’s …

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Published on January 12, 2021 - 08:42 GMT

African Development Bank President Adesina named a champion of Africa’s Great Green Wall climate-adaptation initiative

African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) President Akinwumi A. Adesina has been announced as a champion of Africa’s Great Green Wall (GGW) initiative. The appointment was made at a forum held in the margins of the One Planet Summit 20201 to mobilise support …

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Published on January 11, 2021 - 14:27 GMT

Sahel region: the African Development Bank pledges to mobilise $6.5 Billion in support of the Great Green Wall ...

Download logo The Sahel region's Great Green Wall Initiative received a major boost from the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) on Monday. During a forum hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, the …

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Published on January 11, 2021 - 11:35 GMT

Speech by Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group at the One Planet Summit, Great Green ...

Download logo By Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) Your Excellency, President Emmanuel Macron, His Royal Highness Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, Your Excellency President Ghazouani of Mauritania, …

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Published on January 21, 2021 - 11:49 GMT

U.K Africa Investment Summit: Renewable energy critical driver of Africa’s post-COVID-19 growth recovery and economic ...

Download logo Renewable energy will be a critical driver of Africa’s post-COVID-19 growth recovery and economic prosperity, panelists in a 2021 UK Africa Investment Summit event said Wednesday, as they called for a stronger partnership between the United …

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Published on January 22, 2021 - 20:06 GMT

TGTE Congratulates and Thank Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown for Building Mullivaikal Memorial

"The destruction of Mullivaikal monument was a pathetic attempt by the Sri Lanka state to "Whitewash their own blood-stained history" BRAMPTON, CANADA, January 22, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a letter to the Mayor of …

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Published on January 22, 2021 - 12:07 GMT

DeFi Social: A DeFi-Gaming Project Bringing DeFi and Gaming All In One Place

Play tournaments and earn crypto while playing your favorite games! NEW YORK, USA, January 22, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a recent tweet, Defi Social, a top-notch Defi-Gaming platform, is inviting users to partake of its first …

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Published on January 22, 2021 - 05:53 GMT

DONY offers the best 3-Layer Fabric Masks For B2B US Market: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Ohio, Georgia

Dony’s masks are the best 3-ply cloth face and they’re on sale on the B2B USA market right now. HO CHI MINH, VIETNAM, January 22, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dony is an international garment company producing clothes and uniforms whose …

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Published on January 22, 2021 - 00:35 GMT

Crypto Asset Rating (CAR) is "A Trusted Source for Untrusted Network"

With the rating platform launch, Crypto Asset Rating Inc is one of the "Trusted Source for Untrusted Network." NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, January 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Crypto Asset Rating Inc (CAR INC) has helped the fintech …

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Published on January 21, 2021 - 22:32 GMT

Hope for Stomach Cancer and Esophageal Cancer Education Foundation have joined to provide a monthly support for stage 4

Hope for Stomach Cancer and the Esophageal Cancer Education Foundation have organized a monthly support meeting for stage 4 patients & caregivers LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hope for Stomach Cancer …

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Published on January 21, 2021 - 21:00 GMT

AOAC INTERNATIONAL Certifies Two Additional Test Kits for Detecting Novel Coronavirus on Surfaces

Certification program validates accuracy claims of test kits sold for use in situations when maintaining surfaces free of coronavirus is a public health concern ROCKVILLE, MD, US, January 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AOAC INTERNATIONAL …

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Published on January 21, 2021 - 18:21 GMT

La Scuola d’Italia “Guglielmo Marconi” of New York and IB World School Invites Alumni to Come Back to School.

La Scuola d’Italia is proud to announce the creation of the Alumni Association. NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA, January 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- La Scuola d’Italia is proud to announce the creation of the Alumni Association. An international …

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Published on January 21, 2021 - 18:07 GMT

Black Woman-Owned PR Firm Launches to Amplify the Importance of Inclusive Representation

We are never going back to normal as a nation or global community, and that’s okay. These are not just times of darkness; they’re times to make things better. WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, January 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ …

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Published on January 21, 2021 - 17:30 GMT

Kids On The Sweetest Gig Earn Meaningful Perk 'Healing the World with Chocolate'

On The Sweetest Gig kids taste the world's best chocolate, write creative reviews, and earn meaningful perks to do good deeds; kids can gift chocolate globally. SANTA MONICA, CA, UNITED STATES, January 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

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Published on January 21, 2021 - 14:51 GMT

L3Harris to develop a satellite prototype capable of detecting hypersonic weapons

L3Harris to develop a satellite prototype capable of detecting hypersonic weapons PARIS, FRANCE, January 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- L3Harris Technologies was awarded a $121 million contract by Missile Defense Agency to manufacture a …

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Published on January 21, 2021 - 14:00 GMT

New Research Shows Private Jet Travel To Continue Strong Rebound; Retain New Customers Post-COVID-19

Security concerns may lead private aviation users to switch more flights away from the airlines; Over 95% of new flyers saying they will continue post-pandemic MIAMI, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, January 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Key highlights …

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Published on January 21, 2021 - 11:20 GMT

4iiii Innovations Inc. and Israel Start-Up Nation continue to push watts together in 2021

COCHRANE, ALBERTA, CANADA, January 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Canadian sports technology company, 4iiii Innovations Inc., is proud to announce the continued collaboration with the professional World Tour Cycling Team Israel Start-Up Nation …

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Published on January 21, 2021 - 11:00 GMT

GLOBAL KEYNOTE SPEAKER HOLLY DOWLING LAUNCHES INSPIRATIONAL APP

Hollyisms Daily Dose of Inspirations released to rave reviews amidst challenging times. SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA, USA, January 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Holly Dowling, an award-winning global keynote speaker and inspirational thought leader, has …

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Published on January 21, 2021 - 10:30 GMT

Use Of Probiotics Is The Latest Trend In The Animal Food Industry

The Business Research Company’s Animal Food Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Impact and Recovery to 2030 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, January 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New year, new updates! Our reports have been revised for market size, …

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Published on January 21, 2021 - 10:28 GMT

Video Game Software Market Uses Streaming Platforms And 5G Technology For Improved Accessibility

The Business Research Company’s Video Game Software Market Report - Opportunities And Strategies - Global Forecast To 2030 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, January 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New year, new updates! Our reports have been revised …

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Published on January 21, 2021 - 10:23 GMT

Advertising & Public Relations Industry Uses Advanced Technologies To Track Users For Targeted Advertising

The Business Research Company’s Advertising, Public Relations, And Related Services Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Impact and Recovery to 2030 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, January 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New year, new updates! Our …

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Published on January 21, 2021 - 10:18 GMT

Integration Of Medical Device Data With Electronic Medical Records A Major Trend In The Medical Equipment Industry

The Business Research Company’s Medical Equipment Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Impact and Recovery to 2030 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, January 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New year, new updates! Our reports have been revised for market …

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Published on January 21, 2021 - 07:00 GMT

CloudChomp Announces 30-Day, No-Cost Unlimited Use License for Both Commercial and Public Sector Customers

CloudChomp makes available a full-featured 30-day license for customers in both the Commercial and Public Sector industries HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, January 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CloudChomp, Inc., a leader in AWS cloud migration …

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Published on January 21, 2021 - 05:14 GMT

Turbulence in the U.S. left and right. Can anything calm this down? Yes, in fact.

With such divisions in our society, what can help us make sense of it and bring us together? WASHINGTON, DC, USA, January 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Recently, the conflict between persons of differing political and social views erupted in …

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Published on January 20, 2021 - 23:13 GMT

Youth for Human Rights Joins in Homeland Security’s Blue Campaign to Raise Awareness of Human Trafficking

Wonder why you saw people wearing blue last week? It’s part of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day to draw attention to this important issue. WASHINGTON, DC, USA, January 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Around the country people are wearing …

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