Africa needs to prioritize the development of refineries to ensure the maximal exploitation of local resources to achieve energy security, Anibor Kragha, the Executive Secretary of the African Refiners & Distribution Association (ARDA), stated during the opening of the 2023 ARDA Week Conference which runs from 13-17 March in Cape Town. In his presentation titled, […]
NCC approves harmonized short codes, directs implementation In line with its consumer-centric approach to telecoms regulation, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed mobile network operators (MNOs) to commence implementation of approved harmonised short codes (HSC) for providing certain services to telecom consumers in Nigeria. The Commission has already set a deadline of May 17,
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Axxela Limited, sub-Saharan Africa’s fast-growing gas and power company, has announced the achievement of a landmark safety milestone of seven million man-hours without any Lost Time Injury (LTI) across its business operations. This laudable accomplishment was recorded earlier this week. The LTI landmark indicates that Axxela has maintained its operational excellence without a productivity downtime
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The protracted acute cash scarcity has not only crippled economic activities in the country, it is now a major risk to the livelihoods of most Nigerians. Millions of citizens have slipped into penury and destitution as a result of the disruptions and tribulations perpetrated by the currency redesign policy, especially the mopping up of over
The President of the Republic, Dr. George Manneh Weah has heaped praises on outgoing World Bank Country Manager Dr. Kwhima “Sekou Dudu Nthara for his exceptional and productive service to the Government and people of Liberia during his term. “It is very difficult to see you leave Liberia,” the Liberian Leader said during a farewell
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “instruct Mr Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture, and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to urgently withdraw the ‘last warning’ and threat to revoke the licenses of broadcast stations and shut them down over their coverage of elections and post-election matters.” The
Enterprise-based Coworking outfit, The Adrenalina, has launched its operations in Lagos with facilities and initiatives targeted at driving the growth of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) in Africa by providing support for young people to create, operate, and grow their businesses. The Adrenalina provides working spaces and collaborative opportunities for entrepreneurs, creatives, and freelancers
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) – the voice of the African energy sector – is proud to announce that Hon. Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Minister of Energy, Ghana, will participate at the Invest in African Energy event scheduled for 30 March at the Ritz-Carlton in Dubai. Aimed at unlocking next-generation energy sector growth for
Following the release of his third bestselling publication, A Just Transition: Making Energy Poverty History with an Energy Mix, African Energy Chamber (AEC), Executive Chairman, NJ Ayuk delivered a strong gas-focused speech during the Oxford Business Africa Forum, which took place under the theme, Africa’s Case for Energy and a Just Energy Transition. In
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By Our Correspondent A Cargo ship with a cargo of fertilizer has been distressed in Vietnamese waters, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Cargo ship with a cargo of fertilizer distressed in Vietnamese waters General cargo ship XUYEN A 126 issued a distress signal early in the morning Mar 10, reporting sinking due to hull water
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