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<p>Wema Bank marks this year’s International Women’s Day with the introduction of the She Empowers Her Award by Sara to spotlight outstanding women whose achievements and track records have fostered inclusion of other women and girls across different fields. CNBC Africa brings you details of this and more in this special broadcast.</p>


Wema Bank eyes ₦100bn in uncollateralised loans to women-led MSMEs

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<p>On a global scale small and medium businesses are a central economic and social for job creation and economic growth. Accounting for 90 per cent of businesses and 50 per cent of gross domestic GDP, still face many challenges like financial inclusion, digital transformation and access to technology. This Corporate Access explores the Visa Impact Series.</p>


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Corporate Access: Digital Transformation Progress on SMEs

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<p>In this In Conversation episode, Niger-born fashion designer and former president’s daughter &#8211; Alia Baré, shares her mission of using fashion to show a positive image of her country. From gracing the runways of Joburg Fashion Week for African Fashion International (AFI) in South Africa to unveiling her most recent collections in Lagos, Nigeria, Baré lays bare the influences of her travels and life experiences in an effort to create Africa-made designs.</p>


The CNBC Africa Conversation with Fashion Designer Alia Baré

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<p>Traders at UBA say the bonds secondary market has witnessed modest trading activities around the auction bonds this week as the market will remain quiet till next week in anticipation of Nigeria&#8217;s Monetary Policy Committee’s next move. Kenneth Onuoha, Team Member, Assets and Liabilities at UBA joins CNBC Africa for more market updates.</p>


UBA: Bearish run to persist till next week

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<p>Join CNBC Africa for a high-level round-table discussions on how technology should develop in Africa for Africans and the importance in crafting a path to inclusive technological advancement.</p>


UNECA: Technology for Development in Africa: Crafting a path to inclusive technological advancement

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<p>Analysts at EDC Securities say banking stocks are regaining attention as investors expect dividend payouts although most are yet to release their audited full year financial statements. Joshua Chinga, Sell Side Analyst at EDC Securities joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.</p>


EDC: Banking stocks regain attention as investors eye dividend pay-out

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<p>Join CNBC Africa for the high-level round-table discussions on global financial architecture reforms to address the intersection of debt, climate and development in Africa.</p>


UNECA-COM: High-level round-table discussion on global financial architecture

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<p>Traders at Access Bank expect the weak appetite for bonds to persist as the market remains bearish ahead of next week&#8217;s MPC meeting. On the T-bills side, demand is skewed to the long end of the curve. Senator Audu, Treasury team member, Access Bank joins CNBC Africa for more market updates.</p>


Access: Weak appetite for bonds to linger ahead March MPC meeting

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<p>Business Leaders, political figures, family and friends hold a memorial service in honor of the late Group CEO of Access Holdings Herbert Wigwe, who passed away in a helicopter crash in the United States along with his wife, son and former Group Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange, Abimbola Ogunbanjo.</p>


Focus On: Access Holdings marks Wigwe’s Legacy with Excellence Memorial

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<p>We bring you highlights from the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership Award and keynote lecture featuring the 2024 award recipient African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwunmi Adesina. The award promotes the legacy and democratic ideals of the late Nigerian nationalist and federalist leader Chief Obafemi Awolowo and recognizes and celebrates excellence in leadership.</p>


Focus On: Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership Award and Keynote Lecture

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<p>At the Rwanda Economic Update edition 22 by the World Bank, experts discuss the crucial need to mobilize domestic savings for bolstering private sector growth, aiming to enhance Rwanda&#8217;s economic resilience and reduce reliance on external finance.</p>


Mobilizing Domestic Savings to Boost the Private Sector in Rwanda

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<p>Joining CNBC Africa for this discussion are Professor Mark Nasila, Chief Data &#038; Analytics Officer, FNB Chief Risk Office, Charity Wayua, Director, IBM Research Africa, Vaughn Naidoo, GM: B2B Technology, MTN Centre of Excellence (CoE) and Venolan Naidoo, Lawyer, Fasken Law Firm.</p>


AI Africa: How AI can unlock South Africa’s economic potential

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<p>Nigeria’s headline inflation continued its increase, hitting 31.7 per cent in the month of February from 29.9 per cent recorded in January. Meanwhile, traders at UBA say investors are cautious ahead of Monday&#8217;s 450-billion-naira bond auction. Chuka Nwachukwu, Head of ALM and Balance Sheet Management at UBA joins CNBC Africa for some market updates.</p>


Nigeria’s headline inflation hits 31.7% in February

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<p>Discover Rwanda explores the captivating beauty and resilient spirit of Rwanda by putting the spot light on the thrilling TOUR DU RWANDA, showcasing how this cycling race embodies the vibrancy and energy of the country&#8217;s sporting events industry.</p>


Discover Rwanda: Rumble in Rwanda

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<p>Investors at the Treasury Bills market have shown significant interest in the newly issued 1-year T-bills as demand far outweighed offers after Wednesday’s 161.5-billion-naira auction. Traders at Access Bank say they expect similar sentiments at today’s trading. Uzor Anakebe, Treasury Team Member at Access Bank, joins CNBC Africa for some market updates.</p>


Access: Investors flock new one-year T-bills

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<p>Explore South Sudan&#8217;s rich oil resources as it aims to become Africa&#8217;s leading oil export hub. Witness the unveiling of Nile Petroleum Corporation&#8217;s latest building, marking a significant milestone in the nation&#8217;s development.</p>


Focus On: South Sudan’s Oil Sector: A Promising Future Ahead

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<p>Traders at UBA say they expect a higher stop rate at the Primary Market Auction today where the Debt Management Office offered a total of 161.4 billion Naira across the three tenor buckets. Chuka Nwachukwu, Head of ALM and Balance Sheet Management at UBA joins CNBC Africa for more market updates.</p>


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Wema Bank eyes ₦100bn in uncollateralised loans to women-led MSMEs

Corporate Access: Digital Transformation Progress on SMEs

The CNBC Africa Conversation with Fashion Designer Alia Baré

UBA: Bearish run to persist till next week

UNECA: Technology for Development in Africa: Crafting a path to inclusive technological advancement

EDC: Banking stocks regain attention as investors eye dividend pay-out

UNECA-COM: High-level round-table discussion on global financial architecture

Access: Weak appetite for bonds to linger ahead March MPC meeting

Focus On: Access Holdings marks Wigwe’s Legacy with Excellence Memorial

Focus On: Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership Award and Keynote Lecture

Mobilizing Domestic Savings to Boost the Private Sector in Rwanda

AI Africa: How AI can unlock South Africa’s economic potential

Nigeria’s headline inflation hits 31.7% in February

Discover Rwanda: Rumble in Rwanda

Access: Investors flock new one-year T-bills

Focus On: South Sudan’s Oil Sector: A Promising Future Ahead

Higher stop rates expected at PMA

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Africa

Wema Bank eyes ₦100bn in uncollateralised loans to women-led MSMEs

Corporate Access: Digital Transformation Progress on SMEs

The CNBC Africa Conversation with Fashion Designer Alia Baré

UBA: Bearish run to persist till next week

UNECA: Technology for Development in Africa: Crafting a path to inclusive technological advancement

EDC: Banking stocks regain attention as investors eye dividend pay-out

UNECA-COM: High-level round-table discussion on global financial architecture

Access: Weak appetite for bonds to linger ahead March MPC meeting

Focus On: Access Holdings marks Wigwe’s Legacy with Excellence Memorial

Focus On: Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership Award and Keynote Lecture

Mobilizing Domestic Savings to Boost the Private Sector in Rwanda

AI Africa: How AI can unlock South Africa’s economic potential

Nigeria’s headline inflation hits 31.7% in February

Discover Rwanda: Rumble in Rwanda

Access: Investors flock new one-year T-bills

Focus On: South Sudan’s Oil Sector: A Promising Future Ahead

Higher stop rates expected at PMA

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