The African Banker magazine has announced today the shortlist of nominees for this year’s edition of its African Banker Awards. This year’s edition of the Awards ceremony is set to spotlight SMEs, women and gender. A new category has also been introduced to recognize efforts towards bolstering financial inclusion of women across the continent.
Special Reports
Stigma, ignorance increase TB burden in Anambra
Mrs Stella Ekeh, Technical Trainer, National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP), has identified stigmatisation, discrimination and lack of awareness as factors contributing to the high burden of Tuberculosis in Anambra. Ekeh made the ascertion at the ongoing media engagement…
Tuberculosis: Anambra ranks highest in childhood cases in Nigeria
By Fabian Ekeruche Dr Ugochukwu Chukwulobelu, Programme Manager, Anambra State Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Management, says that the state ranks highest in childhood Tuberculosis (TB) contribution in Nigeria. Chukwulobelu made the disclosure at the ongoing stakeholders engagement organised by…
Novelty Match: SS Timothy & Titus CWO beat’s CMO 2-0
By Patricia Ekeruche The Catholic Women Organisation of Saints Timothy and Titus Catholic Church, Isheri Osun, a suburb of Lagos State, on Saturday defeated their male counterparts of the Catholic Men Organisation (CMO) by two goals to nothing. The…
LWC, USAID SEEK TRADITIONAL RULERS SUPPORT IN THE IMPROVEMENT OF WATER SUPPLY IN LAGOS
…visit Otto, Otumara Communities, Ebute Metta, Lagos Mainland, as rulers/residents pledge support for the Programme The Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) in partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) have sought the support and understanding of Lagos…
Irede Foundation to stage advocacy walk for PWDs
By Fabian Ekeruche The Irede Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has concluded arrangements to hold its annual advocacy walk to make People With Disabilities (PWDs) feel inclusive in the world. This is contained in a statement by the Executive…
Egypt: the Abu Rawash wastewater treatment plant, a model of sustainable development
Its construction was supported by the African Development Bank to the tune of 150 million USD Eight kilometers northwest of the Pyramids of Giza, the western bank of the Nile is home to the archaeological site of Abu Rawash. Just…
Global leaders say Africa can achieve water security by 2030, present three pathways supported by action plan
The three proposed pathways outline how to unlock and scale an unprecedented pipeline of investable water projects through greater risk sharing between public and private finance Achieving water security and sustainable sanitation for all in Africa is possible by 2030…
Asteven Energy Institute, NBTE, Stakeholders partner to commence national diploma for solar technology
* AEI and Partners offer 13 free sponsorship slots to Indigent Students on Solar Technology * Call for Sponsorship from corporate organizations to sponsor skills acquisition in Solar Technology Stakeholders in the Nigerian Renewable Energy Industry have emphasized the need…
Coca-Cola: Creating A Better Shared Future Through Women Economic Empowerment
‘Equality is not just the right thing to do, it is smart economics. No society can ever truly flourish if it stifles the potential of its women and deprives itself of the contribution of half its citizens.’ At Coca-Cola, we…
