$1b partnership to strengthen African banks’ trade finance capacity

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and Munich Re have signed a $1 billion risk-sharing programme to expand trade finance for African banks, aiming to ease liquidity constraints and support intra-African and international trade
NECA Backs ILO Entrepreneurship Training to Strengthen SME Support, Boost –

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has endorsed efforts to expand the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) programme in Nigeria, saying structured entrepreneurship training is critical to strengthening small businesses, improving productivity and creating jobs
MAN, Liberia Partner to Strengthen Africa’s Blue Economy – MSME Africa

The Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN) is partnering with the Liberia Maritime Authority and Liberia Maritime Training Institute to strengthen maritime education, skills development and Africa’s blue economy
AFC Creates Insurance Arm to Strengthen Investments Risk Management |

Infrastructure solutions provider, Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), has established a Bermudian wholly owned subsidiary, AFC Captive Insurance Company Ltd (AFC Captive), to enhance its risk management capabilities and support the continued growth of its infrastructure financing activities across Africa
FG, USDA Partner to Strengthen Nigeria’s Fisheries and Aquaculture Value –

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food for Progress Program in Nigeria, describing the initiative as a strategic intervention with significant potential to strengthen the country’s fisheries and aquaculture value chain
Nigeria, Israel Strengthen Innovation Ecosystem with Fresh Research – MSME

Nigeria and Israel have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation in research, technology and innovation, with both countries pledging to deepen partnerships that will promote entrepreneurship, commercialize research and drive economic development
ExxonMobil Foundation, JA Nigeria Strengthen STEM Skills Development for –

The ExxonMobil Foundation, in partnership with Junior Achievement Nigeria (JA Nigeria), has reaffirmed its commitment to equipping young Nigerians with science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills through the STEM Africa Initiative Innovation Boot Camp held in Abuja