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Macron hosts summit on financing Africa’s post-pandemic recovery

In picture above: French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari for a dinner with leaders of African states and international organisations on the eve of a summit on aid for Africa, at Elysee Palace in Paris on May 17. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes French President Emmanuel Macron hosts African leaders and the heads of multilateral Read More…
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World Bank approves $114.28m for Nigeria to assist with COVID19 response

The World Bank has approved $114.28 million financing to help Nigeria prevent, detect and respond to the threat posed by COVID-19 with specific focus on state level responses.  According to a statement from the bank on Friday, the amount includes $100 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA) and $14.28 million grant from the Read More…