CARICOM
25 Mar
In a landmark move to deepen economic and cultural ties between Africa and the Caribbean, Professor Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank, has announced a $180 million investment in the establishment of the Afreximbank Africa Trade Centre (AATC) in Bridgetown.
15 Jun 2024
*.... Disburses $18b to finance projects across Africa President, board of Afreximbank, Prof. Benedict Oramah, has announced that the bank's total asset was $37.3 billion at the end of 2023 financial year, against $31.3 billion recorded in the corresponding period in 2022, amid harsh operating environment. The bank also disbursed a total of $18 billion…
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