By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Union (EU) have renewed their collaboration on universal health coverage (UHC) with the launch of Phase V (2025–2028) of the UHC Partnership, WHO’s largest platform for strengthening health systems and advancing primary health care. The announcement was made on the sidelines of the 80th…
By Ayomide Otitoju Banco Nacional de Guinea Ecuatorial (BANGE) will participate in the 2025 edition of African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies, taking place from September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town. The move underscores the bank’s commitment to supporting investment in Equatorial Guinea’s oil and gas sector. AEW 2025 will also…
By Ayomide Otitoju Equatorial Guinea will officially announce the EG 2026 Licensing Round at African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies, taking place from September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town. The announcement is scheduled for Monday, September 29, during a high-level session titled Equatorial Guinea’s New Exploration Drive, led by Minister of…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has conferred the National Order of Merit on Prof. Benedict Oramah, outgoing President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), and Dr. George Elombi, the Bank’s incoming President and current Executive Vice President. The awards, presented on 15 September during the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The African Energy Chamber has identified Africa’s refining sector as one of the most undervalued yet potentially profitable investment opportunities, provided political stability, regulatory clarity, and financing conditions are improved. Despite being a major producer of crude oil, Africa remains heavily reliant on imported petroleum products due to limited refining capacity and…
By Ayomide Otitoju TeKnowledge has unveiled its AI-Ready Security Suite, a managed security solution designed to help enterprises protect against emerging risks associated with generative AI adoption. The suite targets large organizations accelerating AI innovation but facing challenges in aligning security measures. Generative AI has expanded the cyber threat landscape, introducing risks such as prompt…
By Ayomide Otitoju Tier-one lender Fidelity Bank Plc has commenced the disbursement of the Federal Government’s MSME Intervention Fund, administered by the Bank of Industry (BOI), with a strategic focus on empowering women-owned businesses across Nigeria. The fund, designed to provide accessible financing to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in all 36 states, underscores…
By Ayomide Otitoju Rite Foods Limited, one of Nigeria’s leading food and beverage companies, has unveiled its latest product, the Bigi Flex Sausage Roll, into the market. The launch took place on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The Bigi Flex Sausage Roll is positioned as a bold step in snacking innovation, offering a richer beef filling…
By Ayomide Otitoju Tier-one lender Fidelity Bank Plc has reiterated its commitment to strengthening Nigerian businesses for global competitiveness, with a focus on expanding non-oil exports. The pledge was restated at the 2025 Fidelity Nigeria International Trade & Creative Connect (FNITCC), held over the weekend in Atlanta, Georgia. In her address, Managing Director and Chief…
