Afreximbank targets $1 billion investment deals at CANEX WKND 2026 in Lagos
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What Nairametrics reported
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is targeting at least $1 billion in capital commitments from prospective investors at the ongoing Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX WKND 2026) in Lagos, as the bank seeks to deepen investment in Africa's creative economy.
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Afreximbank targets $1 billion investment deals at CANEX WKND 2026 in Lagos. The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is targeting at least $1 billion in capital commitments from prospective investors at the ongoing Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX WKND 2026) in Lagos, as the bank seeks to deepen investment in Africa's creative economy. Covered by 2 publications. Nairametrics: Afreximbank targets $1 billion investment deals at CANEX WKND 2026 in Lagos. Punch: Afreximbank targets over $540m deals at Lagos CANEX.
Who is covering it
- Nairametrics Nigeria Afreximbank targets $1 billion investment deals at CANEX WKND 2026 in Lagos The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is targeting at least $1 billion in capital commitments from prospective investors at the ongoing Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX WKND 2026) in Lagos, as the bank seeks to deepen investment in Africa's creative economy. 2 h ago · Tier 2
- Punch Nigeria Afreximbank targets over $540m deals at Lagos CANEX The African Export-Import Bank has set its sights on securing creative industry deals exceeding $540m at the Creative Africa Nexus Weekend 2026 in Lagos, as it seeks to expand financing for African music, film, fashion and other cultural businesses. 6 Nov · Tier 3
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