In a time when global agri-food systems are under mounting pressure—contributing up to 37% of greenhouse gas emissions, driving 80% of deforestation, threatening biodiversity, and wasting one-third of all food produced—the urgency to act has never been greater. The…
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From Despair to Skills: Empowering Over 400 Women and Youths on World Youth Skills Day
Glory Wglass was faced with pulling her children out of school due to financial constraints. That is, until she attended a skills training workshop and learnt new techniques of baking, which have empowered her to earn more. “I can now…
Clean Air Forum: Over 300 Experts Gather to Tackle Africa’s Air Pollution Crisis
Against the backdrop of the HEI Scoping Review, indicating a mortality rate of 294,000 across 2021 in Africa due to air pollution causes; regional experts, policymakers, and stakeholders discuss cross-sector strategies to reduce air pollution and protect public health. …
Sahara Energy Resources Closes USD 225 Million Facility to Drive Global Expansion, Sustainability
Sahara Energy Resource Limited (Isle of Man) (“Sahara”) is pleased to announce the successful closing of a USD 225 million unsecured, committed Revolving Credit Facility (RCF). The facility was significantly oversubscribed, underscoring the confidence of the international financial community in…
Africans Will Develop Africa, Dangote Tells Global CEOs – Plans to Make Dangote Fertilizer Largest in the World
L-R, Strathmore Busses School (SBS) Director of Academic Carol Musyoka; Director of Academic Lagos Business School (LBS) Patrick Akinwuntan; Vice President, Oil and Gas, Dangote Industries Limited, Devakumar Edwin; President / CE, Dangote Industries Ltd, Aliko Dangote; Dean of Lagos…
BREAKING: President Tinubu Confirms Death of Ex-President Buhari, Orders VP Shettima to Escort Body Back from UK
Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari. According to a statement from the State House, Buhari passed away at approximately 4:30 PM today in London, following a long-standing illness. In response to the…
Refinery Sale Must Be Strategic, Not Symbolic — Prof. Iledare Warns
Sale should not be Elite Capture By Jennifer Dike Renowned petroleum economist, Professor Wumi Iledare, has cautioned against any hasty or sentiment-driven sale of Nigeria’s state-owned refineries, urging the federal government to adopt a strategic and transparent approach…
Experts Declare Gas as Game-Changer for Africa’s Energy Development at Asharami Square 2.0
L-R: Ijeoma Isichei, Head of Gas Business Development, Sahara Group; Olurotimi Famoroti, CEO of First Independent Power Limited (FIPL); Mariah Lucciano-Gabriel, Head of Integrated Gas Ventures, Asharami Energy; Mr Abel Nsa, Senior Technical Adviser to the Nigerian Minister of State…
Asharami Square 2.0: Africa Must Change The Narrative and Focus on Energy Security – Ejiro Gray
Asharami Square 2.0 by Sahara Group brought together top voices including Dr. Adeola Yusuf, Dr. Justice Derefaka, Mrs Ejiro Gray and energy experts to discuss gas as Africa’s bridge to a sustainable future. The event spotlighted media’s role in policy, energy access, and the continent’s clean development path.
Major New Study Debunks ‘Clothes Dumping in Africa’ Myth
A major new study conducted by the IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute, commissioned by Humana Lithuania, challenges the widespread myth that second-hand clothing exports to Africa constitute waste dumping. The research traces the journey of used textiles from collection and…
