New NCC Boss, Maida Commits to President Tinubu’s Vision

The new Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has committed to he aligning NCC’s regulatory focus to achieving the promises of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda to advance the nation’s digital transformation agenda.   According to NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka, the new NCC…

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The 2023 edition of the African Energy Week (AEW) conference and exhibition has been concluded in Cape Town, South Africa, with forward-looking remarks delivered by African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) Executive Chairman NJ Ayuk. Highlighting the week’s dialogue and deals, Ayuk committed to AEW returning bigger and better in 2024.

‘Powering the Future: Africa and Europe Unleashing the Green Hydrogen Revolution.

As Africa and Europe jointly spearhead the global green hydrogen economy, energy dynamics are undergoing a significant transformation. The abundant renewable energy potential in Africa, coupled with Europe’s ambitious production and import goals, is forging new energy pathways and redefining existing standards. In line with this, African Energy Week 2023, the African Energy Chamber’s (AEC)…

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President Obasanjo leads discussion on Regional Stability and Sustainable Development

President Obasanjo leads discussion on Regional Stability and Sustainable Development

The 2023 edition of African Energy Week (AEW) –organized by the voice of the African energy sector, the African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org)– featured a strategic session hosted by the Former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, H.E. Olusegun Obasanjo, who led discussions on a wide range of topics, including diplomacy, governance, regional stability, and…

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The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a loan of EUR 74.25 million to Cameroon in Abidjan to implement the first phase of the Electricity Sector Recovery Support Programme (PARSEC). The programme will support the Cameroonian government to implement the reforms necessary in the energy sector in 2024 and 2025 so that, in the long term, the country can produce enough electricity to cover its national requirements of 5,000 megawatts and build a reserve to export energy to neighbouring countries, particularly Chad.

Egypt issues Africa’s first Sustainable Panda Bond worth 3.5 billion RMB

Egypt issues Africa’s first Sustainable Panda Bond worth 3.5 billion RMB backed by African Development Bank and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. She will use the bond proceeds for inclusive growth and green objectives under its Sovereign Sustainable Financing Framework Egypt has successfully issued a 3-year Sustainability Panda Bond worth RMB 3.5 billion ($478.7 million). The North African…

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‘Thrilla in Manila’: Women’s financial inclusion is our fight of the decade, By Malado Kaba

Unlocking women’s economic power and closing the gender gap will not only help us achieve Sustainable Development Goal 5—which is focused on gender equality—  it will also help accelerate progress towards many of the 16 other goals   Last month, I represented the African Development Bank’s Gender, Women and Civil Society Department at the Alliance…

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Sahara Group to reinforce call for more intra-African collaboration on Energy poverty at AEW

Sahara Group is set to reinforce its call for more intra-African collaboration and investments towards enhancing access to energy on the continent at the Africa Energy Week (AEW) 2023 (www.AECWeek.com) Conference & Exhibition, scheduled to hold in Cape Town on October 16 – 20. AEW brings together leaders, innovators, and experts in the energy sector…

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As part of plans by Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy to train 3 million technical talents by 2027, the Minister, Dr Bosun Tijani has launched the 3MTT programme https://3mtt.nitda.gov.ng, targeted at generating a pipeline of technical talent across Nigeria.

Bosun Tijani launches programme to train 3 million technical talents by 2027

As part of plans by Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy to train 3 million technical talents by 2027, the Minister, Dr Bosun Tijani has launched the 3MTT programme https://3mtt.nitda.gov.ng, targeted at generating a pipeline of technical talent across Nigeria. The programme, he said,  is a key part of the Ministry of Communications, Innovation…

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