Month: March 2023

With participation of 600 speakers in over 160 dialogue sessions

Mr Mohammed

Abu Dhabi hosts the world’s largest investment forum  Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 21 March 2023: The capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, will be hosting the 12th edition of the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM Global 2023) to be held on May 8 to 10 under the theme “The Investment Paradigm Shift: Future Investment Opportunities to Foster Sustainable Economic Growth, Diversity and Prosperity” with over 600 high-level speakers participating in more than 160 dialogue sessions. Abu Dhabi’s hosting of the AIM Global for the first time, which is…

H.E. Amadou Allahoury Diallo grants Sarki Pro-Umar Tanko Audience in Niamey

Mr Mohammed

Report: Mohammed Abu The Special Ministerial Advisor to the H.E., President Bazoum and coordinator of the Agro-industrial Poles Programme, H.E. Mr. Amadou Allahoury Diallo, last week  granted Sarki Pro-Umar Tanko,the Bonkuano of the Greater Accra Zarma Community, Ghana audience  in Niamey. Welcoming Sarki Tanko, H.E., Mr. Diallo briefly  recounted his service at the Food and Agricultural Organization(FAO) in Ghana several decades ago. Sarki Tanko while appreciating the warm reception accorded him, also disclosed to the H.E. Mr. Diallo, his personal extra  endeavors towards wooing other  potential   investors with interest in…

“Treat Niger Chamber of Commerce as your Home”-Says H.E., Mr. Moussa Sidi Mohamed

Mr Mohammed

…………As Ghanaian Company Representatives  Call on him in Niamey Report: Mohammed Abu The President of the Niger Chamber of Commerce, Agriculture, Industry & Handicrafts, Mr. Moussa Sidi Mohamed has asked diaspora Nigerien owned companies as well as all other Ghanaian companies with business interest in Niger, to treat the chamber as their home. Mr. Mohamed also advised them to seek from the chamber, expert advice relating to their new business set up in the country while also urging them not to hesitate to bring to the notice of the chamber…

President Ramkalawan attends the first ‘Oath of Allegiance’ ceremony for applicants that have acquired Seychellois citizenship

Mr Mohammed

10 March 2023 | Legal Affairs The President of the Republic, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan witnessed the swearing-in of nine persons with Swiss, Kenyan, Irish, British, Malagasy, Thai, Italian, Ghanaian, and German nationalities who met all criteria and are eligible for Seychellois citizenship. The special event took place this morning at the Seychelles National Museums in Victoria. The ceremony, which is the first of its kind, is one whereby the new citizens took their Oath of Allegiance in public. This follows the Cabinet decision taken last year concerning the amendments of…

Enhancing Quality of Service Delivery in Ghana

Mr Mohammed

ECG to Embark on Capacity Building for Electrical Contractors Report: Mohammed Abu The Electric Company of Ghana (ECG) is set to embark on mandatory capacity building training for all local electrical contractors in the country. Aimed at improving the skills and knowledge of electrical contractors so as to enhance the quality of service delivery, the training which date will soon be communicated, would cover a wide range of topics. They include, power overhead line construction, underground cable construction, operation and maintenance of substation equipment, ECG Construction standards, safety and health…

A Just Transition: Making Energy Poverty History with an Energy Mix Hits #1 Bestseller on Amazon

Mr Mohammed

NJ Ayuk’s most recent publication, A Just Transition: Making Energy Poverty History with an Energy Mix, has debuted as a #1 bestseller on Amazon’s US store JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, March 9, 2023/ — Following its release on Wednesday 8 March, NJ Ayuk’s most recent publication, A Just Transition: Making Energy Poverty History with an Energy Mix, has debuted as the #1 bestselling book on Amazon’s U.S. store, a testament to its significance in the current energy transition climate. Representing an in-depth analysis of Africa’s energy sector and the threat an…

United Arab Emirates (UAE)-Africa Partnerships to be Solidified at Invest in African Energy Dubai Edition

Mr Mohammed

The Dubai leg of the Invest in African Energy roadshow offers UAE investors the chance to connect with African opportunities, while African executives the chance to connect to international financial markets with Dubai as a trade center JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, March 9, 2023/ — The next leg of the African Energy Chamber’s (http://www.EnergyChamber.org) Invest in African Energy roadshow is drawing near, bringing with it new opportunities for UAE investors and project developers to tap into emerging energy markets in Africa. Taking place on March 30 at the Ritz-Carlton, International Financial Center in…

Seychelles calls for the adoption of the MVI

Mr Mohammed

Tuesday 07th March, Doha, Qatar: The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr Wavel Ramkalawan has called for the adoption of a Multidimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI) for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and vulnerable countries to be accepted within the United Nations framework and beyond, as well as by international financial institutions. The President was speaking this afternoon at the High-level side event under the theme “Achieving a fair and complete measurement of vulnerability: perspectives from the Small Islands Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) on the vulnerability index”, convened…

African Development Bank issues AUD 50 million 15-year Kangaroo Green Bond due March 2038

Mr Mohammed

The transaction is the Bank’s 2nd green bond issued in 2023 across all currencies ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, March 8, 2023/ — The African Development Bank (http://www.AfDB.org), rated Aaa/AAA/AAA/AAA (Moody’s/S&P/Fitch/Japan Credit Rating, all stable) has successfully launched an AUD 50 million 15-year Kangaroo Green Bond due March 2038. The new issuance was arranged by RBC Capital Markets and sold to a single Japanese investor, Taiju Life Insurance Company. This is the African Development Bank’s sophomore green bond in the Australian dollar market since the inaugural 15-year Kangaroo green bond was issued…

Seychelles and Slovenia set to strengthen bilateral cooperation

Mr Mohammed

Monday 6th March Doha, Qatar: On the margins of the 5th United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries being held in Doha, Qatar  President Wavel Ramkalawan held bilateral talks with the President of the Republic of Slovenia Mrs. Nataša Pirc Musar. Since the establishment of Diplomatic relations between Seychelles and Slovenia on 21st October 1992, collaboration between the two countries has been limited. During discussions the Heads of State agreed that there is greater scope to enhance and diversify this relationship. Both expressed the wish to strengthen the friendly ties…