European Investment Bank's Boost Africa initiative has invested €108 million in Nigeria and other African countries over the past 10 years. This investment has attracted nearly €400 million in additional funding and created around 15,000 jobs across sub-Saharan Africa. The programme aims to support startups and growing companies by strengthening the business ecosystem.
The initiative's impact was disclosed by European Union Ambassador Gautier Mignot. He emphasized the importance of Africa's young entrepreneurs and innovative businesses.
Further details about the initiative and its effects are available from the European Investment Bank and the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS.
Mr Ortom described the action of the thugs as “wrong” and “inconsistent with democratic principles.” The post Ex-Gov Ortom condemns blockade of Peter Obi’s convoy in Benue, fingers state govt appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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The US was the only country that voted against a recent Africa-sponsored resolution at the UN. The post ANALYSIS: US repeatedly votes against Africa’s interests at the UN appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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