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At AIM 2015: Sahara Group’s Tonye Cole Receives CFI.co Recognition for Outstanding Contribution to Youth Education in Africa

Following presentation of the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) 2015 Awards for FDI-agencies at a Gala Dinner at the Armani Hotel in Dubai on Monday 30th March, the AIM organising committee in conjunction with CFI.co was pleased to provided further recognition

Excellence in Governance: Alexander Forbes Takes Best Corporate Governance Award South Africa 2014

A leading provider of financial and risk services worldwide, South Africa-based Alexander Forbes attaches supreme importance to good corporate governance. The company fully subscribes to the guidelines contained in the 2009 King III Report on corporate governance. The CFI.co Judging

Schlumberger Nigeria: Best Sustainability Award 2014

In over forty countries, oilfield services company Schlumberger is actively engaged in promoting science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education through its SEED (Schlumberger Excellence in Education Development) programme. The company is fully committed to share its corporate culture which

Pison Housing Company: Best Housing Finance Advisor Nigeria 2014

Emerging markets are exciting places to conduct business. However, the pitfalls are often almost as large as the rewards. This is where the expertise delivered by Pison Housing Company steps in: minimising risk for the real estate investor without limiting

Three Times a Winner: SBM is Named Best Bank Mauritius, 2014

SBM Bank (Mauritius) Ltd has been named the country’s Best Bank for three consecutive years of the CFI.co Banking Awards programme. The Judging Panel expressed a special commendation of SBM on this exceptional achievement. Despite economic challenges in operating countries,

CRC Credit Bureau Receives Award as Best Loan Application Services Provider Nigeria 2014

The availability of reliable credit information is the cornerstone of business. Without it, no company – large or small – can expect to avoid risk or, indeed, expand its customer base. CRC Credit Bureau specialises in facilitating lending to consumers

Building Trust and Ensuring Good Business Conduct: Our Corporate Governance Winner in West Africa

Lafarge Africa Plc is the worthy winner of the CFI.co 2014 award for ‘Best Corporate Governance, West Africa’. Lafarge Africa Plc, formerly known as Lafarge Cement Wapco Nigeria Plc, was created during the past year through the combination of Lafarge’s

Africa Re – African Reinsurance Corporation: Best Reinsurance Company Africa 2014

Established in 1976 on a recommendation of the African Development Bank as a way to help reduce the drain of foreign currency from the continent, the African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re) is a joint effort of 41 states to provide

The 2014 CFI.co Award for Best HSE Standards, West Africa, goes to Mobil Oil Nigeria Plc

Mobil Oil Nigeria Plc traces its proud history back to 1907. This top petroleum products marketing player now operates extensively and very successfully throughout all states in the country. The CFI.co Judging Panel confirms that their 2014 award for Best

FDH Financial Holdings: Outstanding Corporate Leadership Africa 2015 – Dr Thomson F Mpinganjira

Drawing on his in-depth knowledge and experience in economics, accounting, and finance, Dr Thomson Mpinganjira may be considered representative of a new generation of African corporate leaders. Dr Mpinganjira is chief executive officer of FDH Holdings in Malawi and has

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About CFI.co Awards Programme

Each year, CFI.co seeks out individuals and organisations that contribute significantly to the convergence of economies and truly add value for all stakeholders. Reporting from frontlines of economic convergence, CFI.co realises that best practice is to be found throughout the world and the Awards Programme aims to identify and reward excellence wherever it is found in the hope to inspire others to further improve their own performance.