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25 April 2025
Africa Finance Corporation Appoints Ireti Samuel-Ogbu as Chair of Board of Directors
Lagos, 25 April 2025: Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent's leading instrumental infrastructure solutions provider, today announced the appointment of Mrs Ireti Samuel-Ogbu as Chair of its Board of Directors. She succeeds Mr. Emeka Emuwa who has completed 12 years of meritorious service to the Corporation.
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9 April 2025
Africa Finance Corporation Tops US$1 Billion Revenue for First Time as Landmark Projects Unlock Growth Across the Continent
Lagos, Nigeria, 9 April 2025 – Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has announced its strongest financial performance to date, with total revenue for the year ended 31 December 2024 surpassing US$ 1 billion for the first time in the Corporation’s history.
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7 April 2025
Leaders from Angola, Ethiopia, Egypt & South Africa to lead discussions at AFC’s 5th Country & Stakeholder Symposium
Lagos, 7 April 2025: Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, is convening the 5th edition of its Country & Stakeholder Symposium (CSS) tomorrow, April 8, 2025, from 12:30 to 14:00 WAT.
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27 March 2025
AFC Takes Center Stage with Six Prestigious Awards at the Global Banking & Markets Africa Awards 2025
Cape Town, March 27, 2025 – Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has been recognized for its outstanding contributions to Africa’s financial and capital markets with six prestigious awards at the Global Banking & Markets Africa Awards 2025, presented during the Bonds, Loans & ESG Capital Markets Conference in Cape Town.
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27 March 2025
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2025
Notice is hereby given that the 17th Annual General Meeting of the AFRICA FINANCE CORPORATION (AFC) will be held at 3.00pm (WAT) on Tuesday, 8th April 2025 by Video Conference and at the Wheatbaker Hotel, 4 Onitolo Road Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria.
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19 March 2025
AFC Joins Ecobank and Soto Gallery for 2nd edition of the +234Art Fair to elevate African art and empower artists
Lagos, March 19 2025 – Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the leading infrastructure solutions provider in Africa, has announced its support for the +234Art Fair, coming on as partners for the second year in a row. This aligns with the Corporation’s commitment to empowering and elevating the continent's youth, with more than 260 young artists expressing interest in exhibiting their works at the second edition of the international art fair, organized by Soto Gallery in collaboration with Ecobank Nigeria Limited, AFC and Craneburg Construction Company.
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18 March 2025
AFC Broadens its Regional Footprint with Comoros Membership
Lagos, 18 March 2025 – Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has welcomed the Union of Comoros as its 44th member country, reflecting continued support from more than three-quarters of Africa’s nations.
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17 March 2025
AFC Sweeps IJGlobal and Global Capital Awards with Hat Trick of Major Wins
London, 17th March 2025 – Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has been honoured with three prestigious accolades, further underscoring its impact in shaping Africa’s financial landscape.
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10 March 2025
Africa Finance Corporation Marks First London Stock Exchange Listing with Market Close
London, 10th March 2025 – Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, had the honour of closing the market at the London Stock Exchange (LSE) in recognition of its pivotal role in mobilising global capital for Africa’s economic transformation.
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27 February 2025
EIB backs Africa Finance Corporation $750 Million Climate Resilient Infrastructure Fund
Cape Town, 27 February 2025: The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed to join Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) in financing a $750 million Infrastructure Climate Resilient Fund (ICRF). This landmark initiative will accelerate climate adaptation and sustainable infrastructure across Africa.
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24 February 2025
Samaila Zubairu of AFC Succeeds Prof. Benedict Oramah of Afreximbank to Lead the Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions (AAMFI)
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (24 February 2025) – The Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions (AAMFI), also known as the Africa Club, has announced the appointment of Samaila Zubairu as its new Chairperson.
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14 February 2025
Africa Finance Corporation and the Export-Import Bank of China (CEXIM) Strengthen Partnership to Drive Trade and Infrastructure Growth Across Africa
Beijing, 14 February 2025 – Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), Africa’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Export-Import Bank of China (CEXIM) to deepen collaboration in financing strategic infrastructure and trade projects across Africa