CÔTE D’IVOIRE · BUSINESS

Key Facts

—The deal: NSIA Banque Côte d’Ivoire has signed a €30 million facility, about $34.2 million, with Britain’s development finance institution.

—The lender: The money comes from British International Investment, the UK government’s development finance arm.

—The purpose: It will fund lending to small and medium-sized enterprises across Côte d’Ivoire.