THE African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) – the voice of the African energy sector – is sponsoring a workshop led by Nigeria’s National Judicial Institute (NJI). The workshop – held under the theme Innovations Under the Petroleum Industry Act 2021 and their…
US President Joe Biden has said he will respect a jury’s decision to find his son guilty of gun crimes, after a week-long trial that laid bare a tumultuous time for the family. The 12-person jury found Hunter Biden, 54,…
KENYA’S President William Ruto has established a team to address concerns over the retirement benefits and privileges of his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta. This move follows a public dispute between the two former political allies. The formation of the team comes…
FORMER South African President Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party has applied to the country’s top court to block the newly elected parliament from sitting this week, alleging that the May 29 vote was marred by fraud. The National…
THE strength of a nation’s democracy lies in the synergies between its government and its citizens, working together to overcome challenges and fully embrace democratic values. As we commemorate the June 12 celebration of Democracy in Nigeria, the significance of…
IN a packed auditorium at Chatham House, African Development Bank President Dr Akinwumi Adesina delivered an inspiring address to a diverse audience of diplomats, investors, academics, politicians, and media, emphasising Africa’s untapped potential and abundant opportunities. During his presentation on…
THE African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced a $40 million disbursement from its intra-African investment facility to Fidelity Bank Nigeria Plc. This funding will support Fidelity Bank’s acquisition and recapitalisation of Union Bank UK, aligning with its international expansion strategy.…
While artificial intelligence (AI) use cases are growing at an unprecedented rate, expert information is scarce for pioneering data centres. Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, recognises this knowledge gap and the urgency of accessing…
THE African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has appointed Chioma Angela Onukogu as the Director of Board Affairs and Proceedings in the Office of the Secretary General and the General Secretariat, effective 16th April 2024. Onukogu, a Nigerian national, brings over 25…
The AEW Town Hall – a central stage dedicated to high-level discussions on industry issues and country-specific investment opportunities – will be a key component of the upcoming African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy 2024 conference. The platform…
