Russia-Africa Summit: Moscow seeks to regain its influence – CNBC TV18
Putin reaffirmed Moscow’s commitment to helping African states maintain internal security and strengthen their defence and law enforcement capabilities, noting that Russia has military and technical cooperation agreements with 45 African countries, writes former diplomat Amb. Anil Trigunayat
Nigeria-focused OPay seeks $366 million in New York IPO at $4.4 billion valuation as Standard Bank commits up to $200 million
The company is offering approximately 16 million American Depositary Shares at between $19 and $21 each and plans to trade on the New York Stock Exchangeunder the ticker OPAY
Nigerian founder John Alamu seeks $72 million IFC loan to build sesame and cashew factories across West Africa
The proposed financing would support Johnvents Industries and its subsidiaries in building a sesame-processing facility in Nigeria with annual capacity of 50,000 tonnes and a cashew factory in Côte d’Ivoire capable of processing 30,000 tonnes a year
FG Seeks Private Investment in Livestock, Leather and Fodder Production –
The Federal Government has called for increased private-sector investment in livestock processing, leather manufacturing and fodder production to strengthen local industries, create jobs and expand Nigeria’s non-oil export earnings
Elumelu Seeks to Boost Energy Investments with $15bn West Africa Pipeline
Nigerian businessman, Mr Tony Elumelu, is seeking to boost his investments in the energy sector through a proposed $15 billion infrastructure pipeline for West Africa
Africa’s second-largest economy seeks deeper ties with Qatar as Egypt targets Gulf investment in two crucial sectors
During a meeting in Qatar’s capital city, Doha, on the sidelines of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank meeting, Egyptian Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk met with his Qatari counterpart, Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, to discuss expanding commercial ties and cross-border trade
Germany seeks energy and trading partners in Africa
https://p.dw.com/p/5HdFp German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul met with Nigerian influencers Nas Boi (left) and Ozinna Amunudu (right)Image: Soeren Stache/dpa/picture alliance
Airtel Money seeks Middle East tie-ups and is open to future dual listing in UAE | The National
Airtel Money is seeking to form partnerships with FinTech companies in the Middle East to grow its Africa business and is open to potential dual listing in the UAE, its chief executive has said
South Africa’s Gold Fields seeks to buy Australia’s biggest gold miner in what could become one of the biggest deals in the gold industry
Northern Star rejected the approach, but Gold Fields is considering its next steps, according to people familiar with the matter
Africa’s biggest economy seeks private partners for $2.7 billion manganese export corridor
Transnet issued a request for qualifications for the Ngqura manganese export corridor, which connects Northern Cape mines to Eastern Cape ports. The private partner will help finance, build and operate the infrastructure while also rehabilitating the rail network supporting the route