More than 14,600 students recognized for volunteering to serve local communities and fight hunger and waste The Kroger Company today shared that 14,656 students across America have been named Zero Heroes through the retailer’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste…
Afreximbank signs two deals totaling US$80 million for Zimbabwe’s CBZ Bank
The line of credit facility will strengthen financial intermediaries’ capacity to support SMEs through financing product and capacity building. In two deals signed at the recently concluded Afreximbank Annual Meetings, African Export-Import Bank is providing a US$60 million…
Africa50 Joins IRENA’s ETAF Platform to Accelerate Renewable Energy Deployment in Africa
Africa50 pledges USD 100 million to accelerate renewable energy projects and infrastructure through IRENA’s ETAF Platform. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has entered into a landmark collaborative partnership with Africa50, the pan-African infrastructure investor and asset management…
Merck Foundation CEO Champions Ending Child Marriage and Supporting Girl Education in TV Program
Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej focuses on Ending Child Marriage and Supporting Girl Education in Africa in the Second Episode of “Our Africa by Merck Foundation” TV program ‘Our Africa by Merck Foundation’ is a pan African TV program that is…
Bonny youths shut down Saipem and Daewoo over NLNG Train 7 grievances
Youths from Finima community in Bonny local government area of Rivers State took decisive action early today, Tuesday, June 25 2024, by shutting down operations at two key oil service companies — Saipem Construction Nigeria Limited and Daewoo Engineering and…
Cholera Outbreak: Lagos records 29 deaths – adopt onehealth approach to combat spread
Deaths from the Cholera Outbreak have spiked to 29 in Lagos alone, with an increase in number of suspected cases estimated at 579 and 43 confirmed cases. This was disclosed today at a press briefing by the Lagos State Commissioner…
NEF2024 to focus on Energizing Sustainable Industrialization; mobilize investments for energy transition
Organizers of the 9th Nigeria Energy Forum (NEF2024) have disclosed that preparations are quite done to host the forum within the first week of July 2024. It also emerged that the Conference and Exhibition will focus on energizing sustainable industrialization…
AGIS 2024: Stakeholders advocate for increased collaboration and dynamic innovation in Africa’s energy landscape
The Africa Gas Innovation Summit (AGIS) 2024 held recently in Abuja has emphasized the urgent need for multi-sectoral collaboration and innovation in Africa’s energy landscape. With new players like Ghana, Tanzania, Senegal, Mauritania, Mozambique, Namibia, and Uganda joining traditional leaders…
Cholera Outbreak: 30 deaths across 30 states in Nigeria, Ministry of Environment Expresses Deep Concern
“Sustainable Human And Environment Interaction is Key to Cholera Prevention and Control”, H.E Iziak Salako The Federal Ministry of Environment extends its condolence to families who have lost loved ones and stand in solidarity with all those affected by…
Taamal Capital, RouQ & Company Announce Strategic Partnership
Taamal Capital (“Taamal”), a UK-headquartered International and Africa-focused advisory and private investment management firm, has partnered strategically with RouQ & Company (“RouQ”), a leading Nigerian commercial legal firm in Lagos. The collaboration aims to leverage the unique expertise of both…