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The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation on Friday allied with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and made new commitments totalling US $200 million to accelerate the development of innovations that will help smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia build resilience and adapt to climate change.

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Gates Foundation, UAE to deploy $200 million for climate action, food systems innovation - ImpactChannels Gates Foundation, UAE to deploy $200 million for climate action, food systems innovation - ImpactChannels

Kenya, Nigeria named as targeted countries for climate-blended finance transactions

Kenya, Nigeria named as targeted countries for climate-blended finance deals - ImpactChannels Kenya, Nigeria named as targeted countries for climate-blended finance deals - ImpactChannels

Futurize and AstraZeneca are investing in social entrepreneurs who are developing innovative products that are addressing healthcare equity and early detection of non-communicable disease (NCD). The two organisations have officially announced the launch of FuturizeU, a pioneering HealthTech incubator programme that is co-funded by Bristol Myers Squibb. Ten startups with exceptional concepts in Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya have been selected for the programme, which will run from from September 12 to November 17, 2023....

FuturizeU supports development of innovative healthcare products in Africa - ImpactChannels Futurize and AstraZeneca are investing in social entrepreneurs who are developing innovative products that are addressing healthcare equity in Africa.

The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has advocated for the preservation of heritage projects in Africa through initiatives such as climate change mitigation to prevent natural disasters that could harm heritage sites and investments in social infrastructure. The Director General of the Project Management Office (PMO) at the SFD, Eng. Mohammed Alhussain, made this known at while participating in a side event at the UNESCO Partners Forum's roundtable on "Investment in Heritage Preservation in Africa."...

Saudi Fund for Development advocates Climate Change Mitigation, Social Infrastructure Investments in Africa - ImpactChannels Saudi Fund for Development advocates Climate Change Mitigation, Social Infrastructure Investments in Africa - ImpactChannels

The Catalyst Fund has achieved the initial close of its $40 million fund for investing in climate startups in Africa. The fund has announced that it has successfully raised $8.6 million, with support from FSD Africa Investments (FSDAi), Cisco Foundation, USAID Prosper Africa, and tech investor, Andrew Bredenkamp. The fund's aim is to invest in various sectors, including agtechs, insurtechs, climate fintechs, and startups focused on fishery management, food systems, cold chain, waste management, and water management....

Catalyst Fund Raises First Round of $40 million investment in African Climate Startups - ImpactChannels Catalyst Fund Raises First Round of $40 million investment in African Climate Startups - ImpactChannels

A Danish football club, Aarhus Fremad announced on Tuesday that it has sold 55 percent of its shares to the Nigerian IT entrepreneur and CEO of Paystack, Shola Akinlade.

Paystack CEO, Shola Akinlade, buys majority stake in Aarhus Fremad - Business Review Paystack CEO, Shola Akinlade, buys majority stake in Aarhus Fremad - Business Review

The Court of Appeal Abuja has overturned the ruling of the Osun State Governorship tribunal and has declared Senator Ademola Adeleke to be the rightful winner of the Governorship election.

Appeal court upholds Senator Ademola Adeleke win in Osun - Business Review Appeal court upholds Senator Ademola Adeleke win in Osun - Business Review

The members of the House of Representatives have demanded that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) direct banks to revamp their electronic transaction systems in light of recent CBN policies that have increased the reliance on online and electronic banking.

Lawmaker demands revamp of bank e-payment platforms - Business Review Lawmaker demands revamp of bank e-payment platforms - Business Review

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) met with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Abuja on Thursday, following the union’s call for a closure of all bank branches due to cash shortage.

We've disbursed N20bn to alleviate cash crunch, CBN tells NLC - Business Review We've disbursed N20bn to alleviate cash crunch, CBN tells NLC - Business Review

Today, Amazon Web Services’ Startup Loft Accelerator team announced the inaugural launch of its AWS FinTech Africa Accelerator.

Apply for Amazon Accelerator programme for fintech founders - Business Review Apply for Amazon Accelerator programme for fintech founders - Business Review

Each year, Rotary awards fully funded fellowships for dedicated leaders from around the world to study at one of its peace centres.

Fully Funded Rotary Peace Fellowships for Masters students - Business Review Fully Funded Rotary Peace Fellowships for Masters students - Business Review