AFRICA’S energy sector is primed for significant growth, bolstered by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), a landmark trade agreement reshaping the continent’s economic landscape. According to Reuters, the continent’s most electrified nations, including South Africa, Egypt, Kenya, and Ghana,…
AT least 60 people lost their lives, and several others were injured in a tragic petrol tanker explosion in northern Nigeria on Saturday, according to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Reuters reports. The devastating incident occurred when a tanker truck overturned,…
South Sudan imposed a curfew overnight on Friday after Sudanese businesses and refugees in several urban centres, including the capital, Juba, were subjected to retaliatory attacks linked to the deaths of South Sudanese people in Sudan earlier in the week. At least…
Canada is preparing for what could escalate into the most significant trade war with the United States in decades, as President-elect Donald Trump plans to impose a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian imports. Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly, addressing the…
Adding an extra layer to the ongoing diplomatic strain between India and Bangladesh, the Constitution Reforms Commission has submitted its recommendations to interim government chief Mohammad Yunus dropping secularism, socialism and nationalism from the state principles. The changes suggested by…
TECHNOLOGY leader, Siemens (www.Siemens.com) has achieved a groundbreaking milestone with its transformative Meter Management System, successfully integrating 950,000 smart meters across Ghana. This innovative solution is revolutionizing electricity management and driving digitalization for the state utility, positively impacting over 4…
THE International Criminal Police Organization, INTERPOL, through its Maritime Security Unit has sought collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, as part of concerted efforts to combat transnational fraud and to check fraudulent malpractices in the maritime sector.…
THE Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede has stated that public sector corruption was the greatest problem of the country with procurement and contract fraud accounting for 90 percent of Nigeria’s corruption and fraud…
PowerGen Renewable Energy (PowerGen) has partnered with leading international investors to establish a scalable, distributed renewable energy platform targeting the deployment of 120 MW of renewable power, including battery energy storage solutions across Africa. The platform is a collaboration…
THE Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has charged the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission, LACC to prioritize asset recovery in its operations. He gave the charge on Friday, January 17, 2025 when a delegation…
