AfDB approves m grant to The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Madagascar and Togo

AfDB approves $5m grant to The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Madagascar and Togo

ABIDJAN (CONVERSEER) – The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a grant of $5.3 million to implement the Project to Strengthen the Public-Private Partnership Environment for the Promotion of Private Investment in The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Madagascar and Togo. The project, approved in Abidjan on 27 June 2025, will be…

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Coca-Cola names new leader for Africa operating unit

Coca-Cola names new leader for Africa operating unit

JOHANNESBURG (CONVERSEER) – The Coca-Cola Company today announced that Luis Felipe Avellar will become president of the Africa operating unit effective from 1st Septempber. Avellar currently serves as president of the company’s Mexico operations, which are part of the Latin America operating unit. Avellar will succeed Luisa Ortega, who, as previously announced, is taking a…

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Abbey Mortgage Bank appoints John Okonkwo as Executive Director

Abbey Mortgage Bank appoints John Okonkwo as Executive Director

By Soji Adenuga  LAGOS (CONVERSEER) – Abbey Mortgage Bank Plc, a leading institution in the mortgage sector has strengthened its Executive Management team with the appointment of John Okonkwo as Executive Director, Finance, Risk, and Operations. Okonkwo is an accomplished and experienced Finance and Operations Professional, Auditor, Risk Management Practitioner, Board and Corporate Governance Advisor,…

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