Classified west african business news 17 april 2019

Here are some classified West African business news from April 17, 2019:

Nigeria

• The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has launched a new trading platform, X-Gen, to improve market efficiency and reduce trading costs. (Source: NSE)
• The Federal Government has approved the establishment of a new national carrier, Nigeria Air, with a projected investment of $300 million. (Source: Punch)

Ghana

• The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has suspended trading on the shares of two companies, Enterprise Group and Fan Milk Limited, due to non-compliance with listing rules. (Source: GSE)
• The government has launched a new initiative to promote local content in the oil and gas industry, with a focus on increasing the participation of Ghanaian companies. (Source: Ghana Business News)

Senegal

• The Senegalese government has launched a new economic development plan, "Plan Senegal Emergent", aimed at transforming the country into a major economic hub in West Africa. (Source: Senegal News)
• The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has invested $10 million in Senegal's largest bank, Banque Populaire du Senegal, to support the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises. (Source: IFC)

Côte d'Ivoire

• The Côte d'Ivoire government has launched a new program to promote the development of the country's agricultural sector, with a focus on increasing productivity and reducing poverty. (Source: Côte d'Ivoire News)
• The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $50 million loan to support the development of Côte d'Ivoire's energy sector. (Source: AfDB)

Mali

• The Malian government has launched a new initiative to promote the development of the country's mining sector, with a focus on increasing transparency and reducing corruption. (Source: Mali News)
• The World Bank has approved a $100 million loan to support the development of Mali's education sector. (Source: World Bank)

Other News

• The African Union has launched a new initiative to promote the development of the continent's digital economy, with a focus on increasing access to digital services and reducing the digital divide. (Source: African Union)
• The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that West Africa's economic growth will slow down in 2019 due to declining commodity prices and global trade tensions. (Source: IMF)

Please note that these are just some of the classified West African business news from April 17, 2019, and may not be exhaustive.