South Africa’s natural and mineral resource wealth is poised to usher in a new era of electrification and industrialization across the southern African economy. However, this potential will never be realized unless significant investment is directed towards the exploration and production of hydrocarbons, the expansion of renewable energy and power systems, and the distribution of […]
Two visionary agripreneurs clinched top honours in the fifth annual GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition Finals (https://GenAfrica.org/GoGettaz/) held at the Africa Food Systems Forum Summit 2023 (https://apo-opa.info/3sVizMP). During an exciting Youth Town Hall event chaired by H.E. President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania, Generation Africa awarded two grand prizes of $50,000 to Ms Hasina Andriatsitohaina, Founder
Senegalese President Macky Sall is a respected leader, both in his country and globally. He has served as chairman of the African Union and championed African issues in and out of Africa. But one of the first things that comes to mind when we think of Macky Sall is that he is a champion for
Africa’s extensive hydrocarbon reserves, encompassing an estimated 125.3 billion barrels of crude oil and 620 trillion cubic feet of proven gas, offer both a strategic investment avenue for E&P players as well as a unique opportunity for Africa to advance sustainable industrialization. As countries aim to make energy poverty history by 2030 and amidst the
The Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria (CIoD Nigeria), the premier corporate governance Institute and a leading promoter of ethical professional standards in Nigeria, has concluded plans to host the investiture ceremony of Alhaji Tijjani Mohammed Borodo, LLM, F.IoD as President and Chairman of Governing Council, to steer the ship of the foremost governance Institute and
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The 36 states in the federation received about N1.51trillion, or 34.5 percent of the total N4.37 trillion shared by the three tiers of the government between January and June, 2023, the second quarter 2023 Federation Account Statutory Revenue Allocations Report has shown. The report by the Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) showed the states
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Africa represents one of the final frontiers for hydrocarbon exploration worldwide. At a time when demand for oil and gas is skyrocketing globally and African nations are making great strides towards industrializing their economies, developing untapped oil and gas resources will be instrumental. Yet, the continent continues to see a trend whereby companies acquire blocks
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The Government of Senegal launched the third edition of the NTA (National Transfer Accounts) – AFRICA Conference in Somone on Wednesday, with the theme “Demographic dividend, generational economy and sustainable development in Africa: Taking stock 5 years after the adoption of the African Union roadmap on the demographic dividend”. Initiated by the Sub-Regional Office for
The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has unveiled the Africa Climate Risk Insurance Facility for Adaptation (ACRIFA). The initiative is aimed at insulating countries against catastrophic weather-related events. The facility, which will be hosted by the Bank, expands its pioneering Africa Disaster Risk Insurance Program into a facility that will develop insurance to help African countries,
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The Africa Climate Summit (ACS) kicked off on Monday in Nairobi, Kenya bringing together governments, businesses, international organisations, and civil society. Afrobarometer (www.Afrobarometer.org) led an Action Hub event highlighting Africans’ views on climate change, including perceptions of worsening drought and an urgent need for climate action. ACS takes place two months ahead of the United
