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Kenya, Nigeria named as targeted countries for climate-blended finance transactions

Kenya, Nigeria named as targeted countries for climate-blended finance deals - ImpactChannels Kenya, Nigeria named as targeted countries for climate-blended finance deals - ImpactChannels

The Catalyst Fund has achieved the initial close of its $40 million fund for investing in climate startups in Africa. The fund has announced that it has successfully raised $8.6 million, with support from FSD Africa Investments (FSDAi), Cisco Foundation, USAID Prosper Africa, and tech investor, Andrew Bredenkamp. The fund's aim is to invest in various sectors, including agtechs, insurtechs, climate fintechs, and startups focused on fishery management, food systems, cold chain, waste management, and water management....

Catalyst Fund Raises First Round of $40 million investment in African Climate Startups - ImpactChannels Catalyst Fund Raises First Round of $40 million investment in African Climate Startups - ImpactChannels

The members of the House of Representatives have demanded that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) direct banks to revamp their electronic transaction systems in light of recent CBN policies that have increased the reliance on online and electronic banking.

Lawmaker demands revamp of bank e-payment platforms - Business Review Lawmaker demands revamp of bank e-payment platforms - Business Review