Dangote seeks $5bn Afreximbank funding for refinery expansion

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is seeking an additional $5 billion to expand operations at his Lagos-based refinery, according to Afreximbank’s new President, Dr. George Elombi. Elombi revealed the plan…

Afreximbank, MDGIF ink $500m deal for Nigeria’s gas infrastructure

Fitch: Nigeria, Mozambique to raise Africa’s LNG exports by 174.5% by 2034 The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF) have signed a $500…

Afreximbank appoints Dr. Elombi as next president

The shareholders of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have appointed Dr. George Elombi as the next President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the continental financial institution. He…

Oramah bags GCON as Tinubu hails Afreximbank’s impact

Barbara Bako, Abuja President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Professor Benedict Oramah has been awarded the Grand Commander of the Order of…

Afrieximbank fuelling Africa’s economic surge – Tony Elumelu

Barbara Bako, Abuja Chairman of Heirs Holdings and Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, Mr. Tony Elumelu, has credited the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) with playing a catalytic role in…

Afrieximbank summit: Mene champions digital identity, trade

Barbara Bako, Abuja Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, Mr. Wamkele Mene, has urged African leaders and institutions to prioritize the development of a unified…

Afreximbank’s Chief Economist calls for resilience-driven growth in Africa

Afreximbank’s Chief Economist calls for resilience-driven growth in AfricaBarbara Bako, Abuja As Africa navigates a shifting global financial terrain, Dr. Yemi Kale, Chief Economist at the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank),…

Africa’s next step: Renewal over resilience – Shettima tells Afreximbank forum

Barbara Bako, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on African nations to move beyond mere survival and build a future anchored on economic transformation, regional collaboration, and inclusive growth……

AMCE debuts, targets healthcare transformation in Africa

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) developed by African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in partnership with King’s College Hospital London officially opened marking a historic milestone in…

Afreximbank posts solid Q1 results, meets expectations

Barbara Bako, Abuja. African Export-Import Bank (“Afreximbank” or the “Group”) has released the consolidated financial statements of the Bank and its subsidiaries for the three months ended 31 March 2025.…