CurrencyFeaturedNigeria launches Africa’s first digital currency after banning crypto exchangesIFM CorrespondentOctober 28, 2021 by IFM CorrespondentOctober 28, 2021 The e-Naira could potentially boost Nigeria's GDP by $29 bn over the next decade... Read more
FeaturedPorts and ShippingNew shipping route connecting China and South Korea now functionalIFM CorrespondentOctober 28, 2021 by IFM CorrespondentOctober 28, 2021 The new route will connect Wuhan with the Port city of Busan... Read more
FeaturedOil & GasPetrobras mulls selling 100% stake in the Catua Field, in the Campos BasinIFM CorrespondentOctober 27, 2021 by IFM CorrespondentOctober 27, 2021 The field is located around 128 kilometers from the coast... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyThe Africa Blockchain Centre raises funds to boost blockchain adoption in AfricaIFM CorrespondentOctober 27, 2021 by IFM CorrespondentOctober 27, 2021 It will focus on six African markets which are 6 Africa markets of Tanzania, Kenya, Nigeria, Zambia, Uganda, and South Africa... Read more
BankingFeaturedStandard Chartered and Kredivo join hands to offer BNPL loans in IndonesiaIFM CorrespondentOctober 27, 2021 by IFM CorrespondentOctober 27, 2021 The UK-based lender is making strides in the BNPL segment in Asia... Read more
AviationFeaturedQatar Airways to launch a new service to Odesa, UkraineIFM CorrespondentOctober 26, 2021 by IFM CorrespondentOctober 26, 2021 The carrier will start flying the new routes from December 9... Read more
EnergyFeaturedLow-income countries might see inflation as energy prices increase: World BankIFM CorrespondentOctober 26, 2021 by IFM CorrespondentOctober 26, 2021 Energy prices are expected to increase by more than 2% in 2022... Read more
FeaturedLogisticsESR Cayman raises $750 mn for a new logistics fund in JapanIFM CorrespondentOctober 26, 2021 by IFM CorrespondentOctober 26, 2021 The funds were raised from notable investors such as the real estate division of France’s AXA Investment Managers... Read more
FeaturedFinanceRSwitch awarded the best e-payment service provider in Rwanda for 2021WebAdminOctober 25, 2021October 25, 2021 by WebAdminOctober 25, 2021October 25, 2021 Recently, the firm has also ventured into mobile interoperability... Read more
FeaturedFintechInvestment in Saudi fintech sector reaches $347 mn in the last 12 monthsIFM CorrespondentOctober 25, 2021 by IFM CorrespondentOctober 25, 2021 The rise in investments is a sign of a maturing fintech industry in the Kingdom... Read more