Africa Finance Corporation
Tracked across 26 events · 288 articles · First seen Dec 31, 2025 · Last active Aug 23, 2026
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Impact: Africa Finance Corporation acted as Lead Underwriter and Co-Arranger for the Poro Green Bond, disbursing €43 million and structuring the dual-currency facility. This transaction reinforces its role as a key player in African infrastructure development and sustainable finance.
Apr 14, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Africa Finance Corporation>>> approved a US$100 million commitment to invest in Africa-focused technology fund managers, aiming to accelerate Africa's digital industrialization and address the underrepresentation of local capital in venture funding.
May 18, 2026 · 20 articles
Business
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) led a group of strategic investors in a landmark $2.5 billion private placement by Dangote Petroleum Refinery (DPRP), the first equity capital raise involving new investors beyond its legacy ownership. The…
Impact: Led the $2.5 billion private placement, deepening its partnership with Dangote Group and demonstrating its catalytic capital model. The investment follows the full repayment of its $300 million loan, and AFC also announced a $600 million facility for GreenView Fertilizer Corporation, expanding its exposure to Dangote's industrial projects.
Aug 13, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) successfully raised CHF 350 million (approximately $431 million) through a five-year digital bond, marking the first digital bond issued by an African institution and the largest digital bond ever issued in…
Impact: AFC is the issuer and central entity, raising CHF 350 million through its first digital bond, enhancing its funding base and reputation as an innovative infrastructure lender.
Aug 12, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
Impact: Africa Finance Corporation provided a $600 million loan facility to Dangote Group's GreenView Fertilizer Corporation, demonstrating its capital recycling model and commitment to supporting African industrial champions and food security.
Jun 15, 2026 · 27 articles
Business
Impact: Africa Finance Corporation is a key investor in the $1.3 billion alumina project, partnering with the Nigeria — Ministry of Solid Minerals Development to finance and develop the mining sector in Nigeria.
Mar 01, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: AFC supported the landmark acquisition, further demonstrating Africa's capacity to finance its own deals.
Dec 31, 2025 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: AFC's involvement in NUAP expands its portfolio in education financing, potentially opening new investment opportunities.
Jun 26, 2026 · 28 articles
International
President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria will chair the Third High-Level Roundtable on Critical Minerals Development in Africa, convened by the Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) on September 21, 2026, in Manhattan on the sidelines of…
Impact: Expected to participate, the AFC could play a role in financing mineral processing projects, potentially benefiting from increased investment opportunities.
Aug 23, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Africa Finance Corporation reaffirmed its commitment to financing and formalizing Nigeria's mineral sector, supporting the development of gold reserves.
Mar 04, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
Impact: Investor in the placement; supports infrastructure development in Africa, gains exposure to refinery's growth.
Jul 17, 2026 · 39 articles
Domestic
Nigeria — Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu convened a high-level strategic town hall meeting on August 20, 2026, at the State House in Marina, Lagos, to address persistent blackouts and develop a roadmap for a…
Impact: Development finance institution represented, potentially financing power sector improvements in Lagos.
Aug 20, 2026 · 14 articles
Business
Impact: Africa Finance Corporation was represented, emphasizing its involvement in infrastructure investment.
Jul 08, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: The Africa Finance Corporation is mentioned in the context of opaque transactions with Senegal, which African governments are urged to prevent in the future.
Apr 01, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Africa Finance Corporation is listed as a member of the Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions, contributing to the collective balance sheet that provides financing for trade, infrastructure, and development.
Apr 08, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Africa Finance Corporation co-financed the $500 million acquisition of a 20.07% stake in Seplat Energy by Nubank.
Jun 09, 2026 · 25 articles
Business
Aliko Dangote, through Dangote Group, has offered East African countries a combined 30% equity stake in his planned 700,000 barrels per day oil refinery in Lamu, Kenya. Kenya is considering a 10% stake worth about…
Impact: The Africa Finance Corporation hosted the summit where Dangote first announced the East Africa refinery plan, playing a facilitative role in the project's early discussions.
Aug 21, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Julius Omodayo-Owotuga's professional career includes roles at Africa Finance Corporation, where he was part of the pioneer team building financial operations.
May 14, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Dr Julius Omodayo-Owotuga previously worked at Africa Finance Corporation as an ALM Specialist.
Jul 04, 2026 · 6 articles
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Africa Finance Corporation led private placement Dangote Petroleum RefineryAFC leads Dangote Refinery...
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Africa Finance Corporation expected to participateTinubu chairs Africa...
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Africa Finance Corporation provided loan facility GreenView Fertilizer CorporationAFC leads Dangote Refinery...
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Africa Finance Corporation received full repayment Dangote GroupAFC leads Dangote Refinery...
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Africa Finance Corporation acted as co-coordinating bank Dangote Petroleum RefineryAFC leads Dangote Refinery...
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Africa Finance Corporation provided working capital facility Dangote Petroleum RefineryAFC leads Dangote Refinery...
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