Potentials, risks of Africa in global liquefied natural gas markets
By NJ Ayuk – The global energy marketplace is shifting toward the acceptance of natural gas as a pivotal component in the transition to cleaner energy solutions, and rightly so.
IFC invests $50 million in Lagos Free Zone Company
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced an equity investment of up to $50 million in Lagos Free Zone Company.
Oando to discuss expansion in Africa at energy forum in Paris
As one of Africa’s largest indigenous energy companies, Oando is experiencing significant growth, driven by its landmark acquisition of Eni’s Nigerian subsidiary last year and its recent expansion into Angola.
Alabuga Start Expands in Russia: Experience of Participant from Nigeria
The Alabuga Start program is actively expanding in Russia, aimed at relocating young women from Africa, India, and Latin America to pursue employment and career advancement.
U.S. population up 2.64 million with addition of one migrant every 23 seconds
The U.S. Census Bureau projects the U.S. population to reach 341,145,670 on New Year’s Day, an annual increase of 2,640,171 or 0.78% and with the addition of one international migrant entering the…
African youth tech venture entrepreneurs tour South Korea
Twenty promising youth entrepreneurs from African technology ventures and enterprise support organizations have embarked on a two-week study tour of the Republic of Korea, seeking investment and insights from the country’s innovative…
UNAIDS appoints Goodwill Ambassador for Nigeria
The Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) announced the appointment of Funke Akindele, a multiple award-winning actress, movie producer and director, as its new National Goodwill Ambassador (GWA) for Nigeria.
AfDB to help Nigeria develop eight agro-industrial zones
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has reached an agreement with participating Nigerian state governments to speed up implementation of a program designed to develop eight new agro-industrial zones in the country.
Protea Hotels by Marriott expands footprint in Africa
Protea Hotels by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 brands, today announced the opening of two new hotels in Africa: Protea by Marriott Delta in Nigeria and Protea…
Africa Finance Corporation, Itana set to develop digital economic zone
Itana, Nigeria’s first licensed digital economic zone management company, and Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), have agreed to jointly develop the first digital economic zone in Africa.
Severe floods hitting most vulnerable in Sahel
Recent floods in northeast Nigeria have displaced at least 50,000 people from their homes since the weekend, says Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC).
US agencies host workshop in Ethiopia on seed systems development
The U. S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), in partnership with the Iowa State University’s Seed Science Center (SSC) host a seminar-workshop in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia focusing on ‘Seed…
MultiChoice invites filmmakers, storytellers to apply for its program
MultiChoice Talent Factory announce invited aspiring filmmakers, scriptwriters, producers, and storytellers to apply for entry into the 2025 fully funded academic year.
African Development Bank outlines 2023 Dakar 2 Summit
Since the Dakar 2 Summit, six African countries have set up Presidential-level Councils to drive implementation of the Country Food and Agriculture Delivery Compacts agreed at the summit, while another twelve countries…