By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday addressed the nation during Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary, emphasizing that his administration’s reforms are yielding tangible results for Nigerians. Marking the milestone since October 1, 1960, Tinubu reflected on the sacrifices of Nigeria’s founding fathers and their vision for a strong, united, and prosperous nation that leads…
By Ayomide Otitoju Despite the partial shutdown of the US government, the United States Embassy in Nigeria confirmed on Wednesday that visa and passport services will continue. The announcement follows concerns from Nigerians that the shutdown in Washington could disrupt visa processing, student travel plans, and other consular services. In a notice via its official…
By Ayomide Otitoju Mining leaders from Zimbabwe, Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) outlined strategies to boost mineral beneficiation and value addition during the Ministerial Forum at African Mining Week 2025 in Cape Town. Louis Watum Kabamba, DRC’s Minister of Mines, said the country is prioritizing special economic zones to drive industrial participation,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Africa is working to redefine its role in the global energy sector, moving beyond its traditional status as a raw material supplier to become a key energy player, leaders said at the African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Invest in African Energies. Discussions centered on scaling investment, ensuring energy transition based on domestic…
By Ayomide Otitoju Good Hope FM’s Warrior Woman Awards will be held in partnership with the WomenIN Festival 2025, in what is billed as Cape Town’s biggest celebration of women to date. The two-day event is scheduled for November 13–14 at Newlands Cricket Ground. The Warrior Woman Awards, created by Good Hope FM’s The Morning…
By Ayomide Otitoju Equatorial Guinea will open its next licensing round in April 2026, offering up to 24 exploration blocks across offshore and onshore acreage, the country’s Minister of Hydrocarbons and Mining Development, Antonio Oburu Ondo, announced Monday at the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 conference. The round is part of…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Director General of APIX, Bakary Séga Bathily, has said that energy and youth remain the most powerful drivers of Senegal’s development, as the country prepares to host the Forum Invest in Senegal (Fii Senegal 2025) on October 7–8 at the CICAD in Diamniadio. Bathily emphasized Senegal’s dual ambition: to accelerate its…
By Ayomide Otitoju As Nigeria celebrates its 65th Independence Day, President Bola Tinubu has called on all citizens to join efforts to reposition the country globally, emphasizing the need for a nation of producers rather than mere consumers. Speaking during his nationwide address on Wednesday, Tinubu urged Nigerians to boost productivity, innovation, and enterprise, highlighting…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday said his administration has made significant strides in addressing security challenges across the country. He spoke during a nationwide broadcast marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day anniversary. “Peace has returned to hundreds of our liberated communities in the North-West and North-East, and thousands of our people have returned…
