Exploring New Investment Opportunities: Paving the Way for a Bold New Caribbean
Greetings from the beautiful Bahamas! The three-day Caribbean Investment Forum ended yesterday 15th October. This event was a game-changer, bringing together industry leaders, investors, and innovators from across the Caribbean. Here at ETK Group, we’ve been at the heart of this transformative experience, forging valuable connections and sealing strategic deals that will shape the future […]
The benefits of a diverse workforce are increasingly evident, as more women have joined the global workforce in recent years. This shift is also reflected in the changing landscape of women’s senior leadership roles. According to the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2022, there has been a steady global increase in women’s share of […]
Shining the Spotlight on Trade and Investment Opportunities Africa
ETK Group was featured in the Spring 2024 edition of Horizon Magazine UK, shining a spotlight on our Director of Growth and Strategy, Terser Adamu. In this feature of Horizon – Spring ’24 Edition – Africa Culture Class Article, Terser shares insights on some of the fantastic trade and investment opportunities that the African market offers! […]
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024
On Friday, March 8, 2024, ETK Group organised an Afternoon Tea at the UK House of Lords for a group of inspirational women across diverse professions to celebrate International Women’s Day, very kindly hosted by Lord Kulveer Ranger. During the event, we had an insightful panel discussion chaired by ETK Group Managing Director, Bolaji Sofoluwe, alongside the incredible Rupa […]
Nigeria: Net Zero by 2060 – A Progress Report
Recently, the Federal Government of Nigeria announced its commitment in 2024 of ₦60 billion (about US$ 37 million) towards achieving net zero emissions by 2060. The roadmap for achieving net zero by 2060 is set out in Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan (ETP), which stipulates the specific actions the government will take to decarbonise the economy. […]
Sustainability as a Driver for Institutional Investment in Africa
Institutional investors have a key role to play in helping to close the sustainable financing gap, which is defined as the shortfall between the expected investment required to meet the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, and existing investment currently allocated towards achieving those goals. In Africa, the sustainable financing gap is estimated to be approximately 7% […]
Impact of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso’s withdrawal from ECOWAS on trade in Africa
On Sunday, January 28, 2024, the military governments of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger jointly announced their exit from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) with immediate effect. The planned exit will see the number of countries that make up the West African Economic Bloc shrink to 12. Widely seen as West […]
East Africa: Unlocking Sustainable Investment Opportunities in the EAC
The economic dynamics and investment landscape in east Africa present numerous business opportunities for investors looking to tap into the growth potential of the region. The East African Community (EAC), which comprises Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and the newly admitted member Somalia, offers exciting prospects for investments. […]
Exploring Opportunities in the African Market: Key Considerations
Recently, while sharing valuable tips on mastering adaptability in entrepreneurship and navigating career transitions on the BLACK RISE Podcast Series with Flavilla Fongang, ETK Managing Director Bolajo Sofoluwe emphasised that success is a marathon, not a sprint. The same could be said about doing business in Africa. If you are a company trying to enter […]
Fascinating Insight into ETK Clients’ Profile
A warm welcome to 2024! As we begin yet another remarkable year, it’s a moment for us to reflect on the distinctive characteristics of the businesses that placed their trust in our services throughout 2023. To offer a fascinating insight into our customer base, we’ve taken the opportunity to categorise them. Join us as we […]