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- Nigeria: Nerc Announces Date for Public Hearing On Recurring Grid Collapseon October 21, 2024 at 5:52 pm
[Premium Times] There have been over six cases of electricity grid collapse in Nigeria in 2024.
- Nigeria: Kwara Governor Flags Off 209.77km Road Construction Projecton October 21, 2024 at 5:48 pm
[Premium Times] Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday flagged off a project for the construction, rehabilitation, and upgrade of 209.77 kilometres of rural roads in the three senatorial districts of the state.
- Nigeria: Total Energies Reaffirms Investment in 350mpd Bonga North Offshore, Other Jvon October 21, 2024 at 5:47 pm
[Leadership] Nigerian government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring a conducive operational environment for investors in the energy sector, with specific focus on the oil industry.
- Nigeria: Nape's Conference to Address Energy Security, Oil, Gas Devton October 21, 2024 at 5:47 pm
[Leadership] Top government officials and energy executives representing oil and gas and power producers would be convening in Lagos for the 42nd edition of the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) Annual International Conference and Exhibition to discuss critical issues around the country's energy security needs.
- Nigeria: MTN Introduces Eco-Friendly SIM Cards to Tackle Plastic Waste, Climate Changeon October 21, 2024 at 5:47 pm
[Leadership] MTN Nigeria has taken a bold step toward environmental sustainability with the introduction of its new eco-friendly SIM cards, aimed at reducing plastic waste and combating climate change.
- Nigeria: The 'Kaboom' Discussionon October 21, 2024 at 5:47 pm
[Leadership] The explosion of a car at a NIPCO CNG (compressed natural gas) station at Aduwawa in Benin city on Wednesday, October 16, 2024; has sparked more fears in the minds of those opposed to, or scared of converting their vehicles to CNG-powered ones, to save energy costs from operating petrol (PMS)- powered ones.
- Nigeria: Minimum Wage Deadline - No Action in 26 States As Labour Blows Hoton October 21, 2024 at 5:47 pm
[Vanguard] Nearly two months after President Bola Tinubu signed the new minimum wage into law, findings revealed that only two states, Edo and Adamawa, have commenced payment of N70,000 to the least-paid workers in their various states.
- Rwanda: Rwanda Targets $200mn in New Financial Technology Investmentson October 21, 2024 at 5:35 pm
[New Times] Rwanda's new financial technology (fintech) strategy, recently approved by the Cabinet, is expected to rake in $200 million in investments into the industry by 2029.
- East Africa: Ethiopia Charts Path to Capital Market Growthon October 21, 2024 at 4:59 pm
[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia has been undergoing a significant reform process and experiencing steady economic growth since 2018. The government has implemented bold economic measures to make the economy more inclusive, including the liberalization of key sectors like telecommunications and finance. With a projected economic growth rate of 8.45 percent for the coming year, these reforms have yielded positive outcomes such as inclusive and sustainable growth, increased government revenue and investments, reduced debt,
- Ethiopia: Toyo Solar Energy to Invest 7 Bln USD in Hawassa Ipon October 21, 2024 at 4:59 pm
[Ethiopian Herald] - Japanese company Toyo Solar Energy, valued at over seven billion Birr, is set to commence operations in Hawassa Industry Park, according to the Industry Parks Development Corporation (IPDC).
- Ethiopia: If We Are Not Part of the Solution, We Are Part of Our Problemson October 21, 2024 at 4:59 pm
[Ethiopian Herald] If we are not part of the solution to the multi-faceted problems and challenges of this country, we are certainly part of the problem as there is no third way or an option to sit on the fence. The nation needs urgent support from citizens here and abroad to ensure her safety, peace, territorial integrity and socio-economic development. The author of this article has no intention of agitating anybody but attempts to reveal the bitter truth about the challenges that Ethiopia is facing.
- Ethiopia: Enhancing Role of Diaspora in the Nation's Economic Developmenton October 21, 2024 at 4:59 pm
[Ethiopian Herald] According to sources obtained from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs about five million Ethiopian Diasporas are resided in USA, Europe, Canada, the Middle East and the rest of the world.
- Ethiopia: Economic Reform Spurs Chinese Investment, Job Creation in Eizon October 21, 2024 at 4:59 pm
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA - The Homegrown Macroeconomic Reform, implemented in late July, has positively impacted forex-dependent industrial manufacturers, according to Chinese firms operating at the Eastern Industrial Zone (EIZ) in Dukem.
- Nigeria: Heartfelt Condolences to the People of Majia*on October 21, 2024 at 12:48 pm
[Daily Trust] Our hearts are heavy with sorrow as we extend our deepest condolences to the people of Majia, Jigawa State, following the tragic tanker explosion that claimed the lives of more than 100 people and left many others injured. Words cannot adequately express the grief and shock we feel as we witness the unimaginable loss suffered by the community.
- Nigeria: Tajbank Pays 2nd Dividend - Shareholders' Fund Grows By 960 Percenton October 21, 2024 at 12:48 pm
[Daily Trust] TAJBank Limited, Nigeria's fastest growing non-interest bank, has set a new record in Nigeria's banking sector history with the payment of dividends to its shareholders at the end of its half year ended June 2024, the second in its 4th year of operations.
- Nigeria: Mixed Feelings Over Directive to Foreign Airlines to Patronise Local Catererson October 21, 2024 at 12:48 pm
[Daily Trust] Nigerian firms lose out of $17.8bn market
- Nigeria: FBN Holdings Proposes N350bn Capital Raise, Appoints Oyedeji As New GMDon October 21, 2024 at 12:48 pm
[Daily Trust] FBN Holdings PLC has fixed November 14, 2024 to hold crucial Annual General Meetings to decide on various items including the raising of N350 billion capital raise.
- Liberia: Mineral Sector Working Group Launchedby editor@liberianobserver.com (Liberian Observer) on October 21, 2024 at 11:13 am
[Liberian Observer] The Ministry of Mines and Energy, along with stakeholders in the mineral and extractive industries, have launched a Mineral Sector Working Group (MSWG) in the mining sector with the aim of enhancing coordination and developing strategies for a sustainable and thriving mining sector.
- Kenya: Mt Elgon Makes Maiden Docking At Kisumu, Boosting Regional Fuel Transporton October 21, 2024 at 9:51 am
[Business Day Africa] Oil tanker MT Elgon made its maiden call at the port, docking at the Kisumu Oil Jetty in a move set to boost fuel transport across the Great Lakes region.
- Sudan: Sudan Announces Readiness to Transport South Sudan's Oil After Months of Suspension Due to Force Majeureon October 21, 2024 at 9:16 am
[SNA] Portsudan -- Sudan announced its readiness to convey South Sudan's oil from the South Sudanese fields to all parts of the world via ships at Bashayer Port in Portsudan.
- Kenya: Sakaja Says Everyone in Collapsed Kahawa West Building Accounted foron October 21, 2024 at 8:32 am
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja now says all those feared to have been trapped in an eight storey residential building that collapsed in Kahawa West area, Nairobi have been accounted for.
- Nigeria: NCAA Urges Lagos State to Submit Intent Declaration for Ibeju-Lekki Airport As Expression of Firm Intentionon October 21, 2024 at 7:54 am
[This Day] As a first intentional move to show commitment in its plan to build a second airport in Lagos at Ibeju-Lekki, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has advised the Lagos State Government to submit an official declaration of intent 180 days before construction begins for the proposed facility.
- Nigeria: Nigeria's Offshore Oil, Gas Production Industry Projected to Hit $47bn By 2031on October 21, 2024 at 7:54 am
[This Day] Abuja -- The value of Nigeria's offshore oil and gas production market will grow from the $34.18 billion in 2023 to $47.03 billion by 2031, a new market research has found.
- Nigeria: Hardship Not Caused By Tinubu, He Will Leave Lasting Legacy for Nigerians - Akpabioon October 21, 2024 at 7:54 am
[This Day] *Security experts say economic hardship has weakened family values, fueling cybercrimes Sunday Aborisade in Abuja and Sunday Ehigiator in Lagos
- Nigeria: Nigeria Loses $3bn Annually to Imported Ankara Fabrics - Ministeron October 21, 2024 at 7:52 am
[Vanguard] ·Stresses need to empower local textile ecosystem
- Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Ally Rebukes Chamisa for Declining Job Offer to Be Leader of Opposition in Parliamenton October 21, 2024 at 7:09 am
[New Zimbabwe] Former government critic turned Zanu PF sympathiser, Eddie Cross, has blamed Zimbabwe's charismatic politician, Nelson Chamisa, for missing a golden opportunity to catapult his career after declining an offer to be the leader of the opposition in Parliament.
- Nigeria: External Reserves Grow $2.92bn in Three Months, Hit $38.9bnon October 21, 2024 at 6:59 am
[This Day] According to figures released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Nigeria's external reserves grew by $2.92 billion over a three-month period, rising from $36.01 billion by July 19, 2024, to $38.93 billion by October 19, 2024.
- South Africa: Donkey Carts Stand Idle As Tourism Dies in Cederberg Villageby info@groundup.org.za (GroundUp) on October 21, 2024 at 6:59 am
[GroundUp] Heuningvlei was devastated by flooding for two consecutive years but the residents are determined to keep their town alive
- Kenya: Ruto Denounces Exclusionists, Says Every Citizen 'Full and Equal Member'on October 21, 2024 at 6:43 am
[Capital FM] President Ruto has said every citizen is "a full and equal member of the political community" and termed exclusionist approaches as untenable.
- South Africa: Former Joburg Mayor Arrested in Funeral Policy Scam - South African News Briefs - October 21, 2024on October 21, 2024 at 4:06 am
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