Verdant Capital has been ranked second in the Financial Advisers (Transaction Flow) category for East Africa at the 2024 DealMakers AFRICA Awards, under the General Corporate Finance sector. This ranking is the 5th year in the row that Verdant has…
CEO, South Africa Rand Refinery Joins Mining in Motion 2025
The upcoming Mining in Motion Summit will convene leading figures from Africa’s gold downstream sector – including South Africa’s Rand Refinery – for high-level discussions on the future of African mining Praveen Baijnath, CEO of Rand Refinery, has been confirmed…
SPE Nigeria Calls for Technology, Policy, and Supply Chain Optimization in Energy Sector
The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Nigeria Council has called for technology, policy, and supply chain optimization in energy sector. In her welcome address at the Oloibiri Lecture Series and Energy Forum (OLEF 2025) held in Abuja, the Chairman of…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Powers Innovation, Efficiency and Growth in African Mining
African Mining Week will explore how digital tools are being utilized by African projects to optimize mineral extraction and drive local beneficiation, fostering economic growth African mining projects are increasingly incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline operations and meet ambitious…
Rivers State Government To Revive Songhai Farms
The Rivers Government has pledged to revive the Songhai Integrated Farms to boost food production and create lasting job opportunities for the youth. Rivers Administrator, retired Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas, stated this during an inspection visit to the farm…
NNPCL GCEO, Ojulari Targets $60 Billion in Investments, 3mbpd in Production Increase By 2030
The new Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has unveiled bold strategic goals aimed at transforming the national oil company into a world-class, high-performing energy giant. Speaking at a town…
Tinubu Media Volunteers Applaud N760 Billion Private Investment in CNG Initiative
A Political Advocacy Group, Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) have praised the Federal Government’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) initiative for its growing impact on Nigeria’s energy and transportation sectors. In a statement released on Friday, April 18, 2025, TMV Chairman, Mr.…
Youth Charter Calls for Stronger Youth-Focused Communiqué Following UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum 2025
The Youth Charter extends its appreciation to ECOSOC, the UN Youth Office, and all collaborating partners, and stands ready to work with global stakeholders to translate this year’s Forum energy into lasting impact Following active participation in the 2025 ECOSOC…
Infrastructure Investments Propel Africa’s Mining Growth
As Africa expands its regional corridors with major rail and port projects, African Mining Week 2025 in Cape Town will showcase the critical role of infrastructure in unlocking mining potential and driving industry investment Africa and its global partners are…
Historic Cologne Cathedral Glows Greener With New LED Lights
Cologne Cathedral will shine in a new, energy-efficient light from Sunday evening, as more than 700 LED lamps replace the halogen lights that previously illuminated the landmark from surrounding rooftops. The new lighting, most of which is now affixed directly…
