By Ayomide Otitoju A high-level Turkish delegation will participate in African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Invest in African Energies, scheduled for September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town. Turkey’s Deputy Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Ahmet Berat Çonkar, is expected to deliver remarks, underscoring Ankara’s growing footprint in Africa’s energy and mining sectors….
By Ayomide Otitoju The Namibian Competition Commission has approved Horizon Corporation’s acquisition of an 80% stake in the Kombat Mine from Canadian firm Trigon Metals, marking a key step toward reviving operations at the historic copper site. The transaction, still subject to final authorization by the TSX Venture Exchange, has been welcomed as a model…
By Ayomide Otitoju Farmers in Okunland are set to benefit from a ₦150 million agricultural empowerment programme launched by Hon. James Abiodun Faleke, lawmaker representing Ikeja Federal Constituency in the National Assembly. The initiative, unveiled in Lokoja, targets farmers across Kogi State, including Yagba, Ijumu, and Kabba-Bunu areas of Okunland. A total of 165 farmers…
By Ayomide Otitoju At just 11 years old, Mariam has already lost years of education to conflict. After enrolling in an Accelerated Education Program (AEP) designed to help children catch up, she learned to read for the first time. But her teacher fears her progress may stall, as the nearest secondary school has no space…
By Ayomide Otitoju Canadian mining firm B2Gold has projected gold production of between 970,000 and 1,075,000 ounces in 2025, with the majority of output expected from its operations in Mali and Namibia. The company said the guidance underscores its strategy to unlock greater value from Africa’s gold sector. B2Gold will showcase its projects at the…
By ayomide otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has joined African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 as a partner, reaffirming its commitment to shaping Nigeria’s energy future while deepening regional cooperation and investment across Africa. The event will be held from September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town,…
By Ayomide otitoju Zenith Bank Plc has reported a profit before tax of ₦625.63 billion for the half year ended June 30, 2025, on the back of strong growth in interest income and resilient asset quality. The Board approved an interim dividend of ₦1.25 per share, up 25 percent from the ₦1.00 declared in the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), in partnership with the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR), will host the 2025 Afreximbank Compliance Forum (ACF2025) in Kigali from November 12–14, with a strong focus on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping trade and compliance across Africa. Themed “Better Compliance – Better Trade: Embracing AI to…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has felicitated his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, on the occasion of his 61st birthday, describing him as a dedicated public servant and dependable partner in governance. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, Sanwo-Olu praised Hamzat for his…
