In a keynote address at the Oriental News Summit, Mr. Emomotimi Agama, Director General of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (SEC), passionately articulated the profound personal impact environmental degradation has had on Nigeria. His narrative vividly described how pollution has devastated…
Gov. Uba Sani Applauds President Bola Tinubu on Historic Signing of North West Development Commission Bill
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani has expressed his profound gratitude to His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the landmark signing of the North West Development Commission Bill describing it as “a decisive step to pull the North West…
Ohanaeze Ndigbo praises Tinubu as he signs South East and North West development commissions into laws
President Bola Tinubu got immediate applause from the South East political group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo after he signed into laws the North-West Development Commission (Establishment) Bill, 2024, and the South-East Development Commission (Establishment) Bill, 2023. The North-West Development Commission will facilitate…
Forests face increasing risk of wildfires and pests due to climate change
The world’s forests are becoming increasingly susceptible to wildfires and pests due to climate change, according to a new report by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), released Monday. “Forests and trees are essential components of agrifood systems. The…
UN agencies urge immediate boost in HIV services to end AIDS by 2030
An immediate increase in HIV services is needed in the countries most affected by the pandemic to end AIDS by 2030, according to a new report by the Global Alliance for Ending AIDS in Children by 2030, released on Monday.…
Angola Oil & Gas 2024 to Host Pre-Conference Technical Program on October 1
Angola Oil & Gas 2024 will host a pre-conference technical program on October 1, with industry experts unpacking challenges, opportunities and innovations across the market The Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) conference and exhibition – Angola’s premier event for…
The United States and Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) launch the 2024 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Lesotho, Eswatini and South Africa (AWE LESA)
It supports the U.S. National Strategy on Gender, Equity and Equality and reflects the United States’ commitment to advancing gender equity and economic prosperity in Southern Africa The U.S. Mission to South Africa and the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship…
ECU Worldwide Patners SIFAX Shipping To Launch First LCL Consolidation Service In Nigeria
First Shipping From Apapa Port To Antwerp Hub Scheduled For August ECU Worldwide, Allcargo Logistics’ wholly-owned global subsidiary and a leader in LCL consolidation, has partnered with SIFAX Shipping Company Limited, a subsidiary of SIFAX Group, to introduce LCL…
New Africa Sustainable Development Report Shows Critical Importance of Scaled-Up Development Financing
The report provides an in-depth review of African countries progress towards five sustainable development goals and their 32 targets to meet the 2030 Agenda and the African Union 2063 Agenda The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations…
German passenger rail service hit by strikes, construction and storms
Germany’s state-owned rail company Deutsche Bahn (DB) is blaming strikes, construction work and storms for a poor punctuality record in the first half of this year, with just 62.7% of long-distance trains arriving without major delay. “The massive strikes, country-wide…
