Post: CANEX WKND 2026 Launches in Lagos with $2 Billion Afreximbank Investment

Lagos:The Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) WKND 2026 event commenced on November 5 in Lagos, Nigeria, and will continue until November 8. The event is organized by Afreximbank in collaboration with the Nigerian federal government and aims to unite creators, investors, and policymakers from various sectors including film, music, fashion, sport, publishing, and gastronomy.

According to Africa News Agency, Afreximbank has committed $2 billion in financing to support the creative industries. The event features a CANEX Deal Room and a $50,000 CreaThon prize pool, which are designed to help transform creative talent into viable businesses and export opportunities.

First Simandou Mining Summit Draws Over 1,000 Delegates to Conakry

Conakry:Guinea is hosting the inaugural Simandou Mining Summit in Conakry from November 11 to 14. The event, themed “The Mining Industry A Catalyst for Economic Sovereignty,” is organized by the Simandou Strategic Committee in collaboration with the M…

Biovéa Biomass Power Plant Inaugurated in Ayébo, Ivory Coast

Ayébo:The 46 MW Biovéa Énergie biomass power plant was inaugurated in Ayébo, located in the Aboisso sub-prefecture of the Sud-Comoé region. The inauguration ceremony, held on November 5, was attended by the Minister of Mines, Petroleum and Energy, Mam…

Ethiopia’s GDP Reaches $210.7 Billion Following Rebasing

Addis Ababa:Ethiopia’s Finance Minister, Fitsum Assefa, has announced the results of the GDP rebasing with the Ethiopian fiscal year 2017 (2024/25) as the new base year. The announcement was made in Addis Ababa on November 4.

According to Africa New…