To expedite the LDR, new digital banks and progressive lending institutions in emerging economies are looking at using technology to expedite the process. (Image source: Pexels/Pixabay)
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased the minimum loan-to-deposit ratio (LDR) of commercial banks from 60 per cent to 65 per cent in the latter part of 2019, which, according to Bloomberg, was aimed at forcing banks to boost credit, mainly to farmers, small-and-medium-size businesses and consumers
Boris Johnson speaking at the opening address of the UK-Africa Investment Summit. (Image credit: UK-DFID)
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson made the case for bigger investments in Africa and called for increased and renewed partnership between the UK and the continent during the UK-Africa Investment Summit
A participant at the ‘Open APIs Open Data’ workshop held in Kampala in November 2019. (Image source: UNCDF)
During a workshop on ‘OPEN APIs/ OPEN DATA in the Digital Economy’ held in Kampala, the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) stressed how fast-tracking interoperability between companies will contribute to the growth of the digital economy in Uganda
The focus is on ensuring job creation and skills development of youth in Ghana. (Image source: Siemens AG)
Siemens has signed a MoU with the Republic of Ghana to address the country’s energy and infrastructure challenges while contributing to the Governments growth and development agenda of creating high-quality jobs and enhancing the vocational skills of Ghana’s youth
The collaboration will provide smart city services for citizens, as well as public and private sector entities in the new capital. (Image source: Tumisu/Pixabay)
Honeywell and Etisalat Misr are teaming up to support Egypt’s smart city vision and deliver world-class services for citizens at Egypt’s New Administrative Capital, one of the world’s largest smart city projects
The Carmix 3.5TT is renowned for its robust performance in concrete mixing. (Image source: Carmix)
Genuine Volvo Parts are specifically developed, tested and approved to get the very best results from your Volvo machine. (Image source: Volvo CE)
The transaction will give TotalEnergies an interest in hydropower projects in Uganda, Rwanda and Malawi. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
The project carries an estimated total cost of US$12bn. (Image source: The Republic of Ghana Presidency)
The initiative was unveiled at a meeting at the UIA head office. (Image source: UIA)
Sierra Leone urgently needs more power (IMAGE SOURCE: Adobe Stock)
Siemens presents cutting-edge AI and automation solutions for intralogistics, enhancing efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability at LogiMAT 2025. (Image source: Siemen)
An illustration of an electric application supported by a BESS powered by Volvo Penta’s subsystem. (Image source: Volva Penta)
The first section of the Lagos-Calabar highway to be completed this year. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Bobcat’s 1-2t Mini Excavator range delivers dependable performance for any job. (Image source: Bobcat)
