By Ayomide Otitoju South Africa has lifted its long-standing moratorium on shale gas exploration, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s pursuit of energy independence and economic growth. After more than a decade of uncertainty, the move opens the door for exploration in the resource-rich Karoo Basin, which is estimated to hold up to 200…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria Communications Plc, in collaboration with the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) through its local partner, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Nigeria, has announced the shortlist of 100 young innovators for the second phase of the Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge. The initiative aims to foster…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF), in partnership with the Sight and Life Foundation (SAL), has launched a national initiative aimed at improving nutrition and food security in Nigeria through the promotion of locally produced fermented foods. The programme, titled “Promotion of Production & Consumption of Fermented Foods for Food & Nutrition Security…
By Ayomide Otitoju Pape Momar Lô, Chief Executive Officer of Senegal’s state-owned Réseau Gazier du Sénégal (RGS SA), will feature as a speaker at the upcoming MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power Conference and Exhibition, scheduled for later this year. His participation underscores Senegal’s growing drive to build a robust, gas-centered infrastructure network that will enhance…
By Ayomide Otitoju On the outskirts of Addis Ababa, 30-year-old Behailu Seboka, founder of Askema Engineering, is transforming waste into opportunity. His company manufactures brake pads from discarded slaughterhouse materials—a project that began at university and has since grown into a thriving enterprise employing 268 people and serving 6,400 customers across Ethiopia. “With the right…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Senegal-UK Chamber of Commerce (SENUKCHAM) has announced its participation as a Strategic Partner at the upcoming MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 conference and exhibition, scheduled to take place from December 9–10 in Dakar. The partnership highlights the growing footprint of UK investment and expertise across West Africa’s rapidly expanding energy…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) at the University of Ghana and the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) of the Ghana Health Service have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen malaria control research and innovation efforts across the country. The agreement marks a significant step toward advancing Ghana’s…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Cement Plc has reported strong financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, with earnings per share (EPS) rising by an impressive 164.8 percent from ₦16.55 to ₦43.80 — underscoring the company’s sustained growth and operational strength. According to the financial statement released by the company, group revenue climbed…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has congratulated Air Peace on the successful launch of its inaugural direct flight from Abuja to London Heathrow, describing the achievement as a bold demonstration of Nigerian excellence and resilience in global aviation. In a statement issued by the bank’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe,…
