By Ayomide Otitoju The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has announced that its 53rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) will focus on advancing the “Nigeria First” policy as a pathway to economic growth and industrial development. Speaking at a press briefing in Lagos on Tuesday, MAN President, Otunba Francis Meshioye, said the AGM, themed “Nigeria First:…
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 Namibia has secured the top award at the ExxonMobil Foundation STEM Regional Finals, held during the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy Awards & Gala Dinner on September 30. The Namibian team was honored for its innovative waste-to-energy project, which converts fish waste into bio-feed for plants using a 3D-printed…
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 The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has signed a $100 million facility agreement with NBS Bank Plc Malawi under its Trade Facilitation Programme (AFTRAF), aimed at strengthening the bank’s trade finance portfolio and supporting imports of essential commodities. The deal, finalized on the sidelines of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025) in Cairo, was…
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 Sierra Leone has formally joined the International Energy Forum (IEF), marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to strengthen its role in global energy dialogue. The agreement was signed on Tuesday during the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 conference. The deal, endorsed by IEF Secretary General Jassim…
By Ayomide Otitoju Access Holdings Plc and Coronation Group Ltd, chaired by Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede CFR, have announced their joint support for Nigerian Modernism, the first major UK exhibition dedicated to tracing the development of modern art in Nigeria. Opening this October at Tate Modern in London, the landmark exhibition will feature more than 250 works…
