Category: Newsline
10 things you might not know about the new CEO of NCC
Ten things you need to know about Dr. Aminu Maida, the highly regarded professional who was appointed the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Maida holds an MEng in Information Systems Engineering from Imperial College, London which he completed in 2002,…
AfDB, IOM produce joint report on Climate-Induced Migration and Skills Mobility
The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have produced a joint report examining the nexus between humanitarian, peace, development and migration. The report, titled Diaspora Engagement, Climate-Induced Migration and Skills Mobility: A focus on Africa, was discussed in a special session in Abidjan held on Thursday 5 October, the final…
African Energy Chamber announces Winners of the African Energy Scholarship Fund
The African Energy Chamber’s (AEC) has announced Winners of the African Energy Scholarship Fund. They are: Anguo Antimbom Mariata (Cameroon) Mariata is a standout student in Petroleum Engineering Level II at the Cameroon Petrochemical Engineering Academy, in collaboration with the International Human Resource Development Corporation. Her exceptional academic performance and skills in petroleum engineering make…
Informa Markets announces launch of first-ever Africa Energy Expo
Informa Markets (www.InformaMarkets.com), a leading global exhibition and conference organiser, has announced the launch of the first-ever Africa Energy Expo, set to take place in the vibrant city of Kigali, Rwanda, from 20 to 22 February 2024. This flagship event is designed to facilitate critical discussions, foster collaboration, and drive progress in achieving the UN’s…
AfDB approves $6.72 million grant to The Gambia in support of economic reform
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group  has approved a grant of $6.72 million to The Gambia to support implementation of the first phase of the Public Financial Management and Economic Reform Programme. The Bank’s financial support comes under Pillar 1 of the Transition Support Facility, which is intended for states affected by…
AfDB builds capacity in 4,500 small enterprises in Guinea, Ghana and Benin
The African Development Bank Group‘s country office in Guinea and the non-governmental organization Dare to Innovate have launched the “Project to Build the Resilience of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Guinea, Ghana and Benin”. This project, launched on 5 October, will help to build the capacity of 4,500 micro, small and medium enterprises (1,750 in Guinea,…
Mainstreaming of Data Centres require our Collective Efforts – Danbatta
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) by the provisions of the Nigerian Communications Act 2003 (NCA 2003) has as part of its responsibility, the regulation of the Telecommunications Sector, as a  critical driver of Digital Economy in Nigeria. Today’s event is aimed at providing a platform to enable stakeholders share perspectives on the opportunities, challenges and…
Fairtrade announces 2023 Fairtrade Global Awards Winners
Fairtrade has announced the 2023 Fairtrade Global Awards Winners. In its first edition, the Fairtrade Global Awards recognizes the outstanding and innovative contributions from businesses to create a fair and just global trade system across the world. Hosted by Fairtrade Africa, The Fairtrade Global Awards featured a diverse range of eight categories celebrating excellence in ethical…
Inaugural Board Meeting of AfCFTA Adjustment Fund holds in Rwanda
The inaugural board meeting of the AfCFTA Adjustment Fund Corporation held on Friday in Kigali. The board members deliberated on key issues that will serve as a foundation for the successful operationalisation of the AfCFTA Adjustment Fund. Amongst these include the appointment of the Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), the impact investment platform…
Africa, the only region without a safety net – AfDB President
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has strongly supported a call by the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) urging countries in Africa to stop borrowing loans backed by their natural resources. The IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva met Thursday with the President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, in Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire. It…