Download logo President Wavel Ramkalawan has sent a congratulatory message to his Indian counterpart, H.E. Smt. Droupadi Murmu, President of the Republic of India on the occasion of 78th Independence Day of the Republic of India. In his message, President Ramkalawan stated: “On behalf of the Government and people of the Republic of Seychelles, as well […]
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Sudan to open Adre border crossing to facilitate humanitarian aid access
Download logo UN aid agencies on Friday welcomed the news that the Sudanese authorities will open Adre border crossing from Chad into Sudan, as the war-torn country faces famine or acute hunger in many regions, with many roads impassable owing to heavy rains. The vital humanitarian corridor will allow the UN World Food Programme (WFP) […]
Liberia: President Boakai Appoints Additional Officials of Government
Download logo President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has made additional appointments in government affecting the National Public Health Institute (NPHIL), the Liberia Special Economic Zone Authority (LSEZA) and the local government of Lofa County. These appointments where applicable, are subject to confirmation by the Liberian Senate. The institutions and those appointed are: I. National Public […]
Afreximbank’s Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) Announces the Release of Groundbreaking Extended Play (EP) "One Drum"
The Marley family, Scorpion Kings, Sofiya Nzau, Flavour, and Olodum unite on Groundbreaking EP “One Drum”; This initiative is under the auspices of CANEX Creations Incorporated which seeks to support the commercialization of IP assets. African Export – Import Bank (Afreximbank) through its Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) Programme is thrilled to announce the release of the […]
Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to Outline Ghana’s Oil & Gas Prospects at African Energy Week (AEW) 2024, Following Launch of $60B Petroleum Hub Project
Expected to launch 17 oil and gas projects during the period 2023-2027, Ghana is bolstering its oil and gas industry through new deepwater drilling campaigns and a $60-billion petroleum hub project. Recently-appointed Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) CEO Joseph A. Dadzie will speak on the country’s efforts to drive production increases, grow domestic refining capacity […]
African Energy Week (AEW) 2024’s Latest Speaker Lineup Affirms Global Interest in African Energy Opportunities
On the back of new discoveries in both frontier and proven basins and accelerated project rollout, Africa’s oil and gas market is projected to grow by more than 5.5% a year until 2027. Rising global demand and efforts to advance energy access and fuel security in Africa have seen a strong wave of investment flow […]
UTM Offshore’s Julius Rone Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 Amid Bold Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) Plans in Nigeria
Nigerian oil and gas company UTM Offshore is advancing to the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation and Commissioning phase of its FLNG project in Nigeria. The project – the first FLNG facility to be developed by a local player – has a planned capacity of 1.5 million tons per annum as well as 176 million cubic […]
Golar LNG Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to Discuss Pioneering Competitive Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Solutions at African Energy Week (AEW) 2024
Marine infrastructure operator Golar LNG recently signed a milestone deal to develop a floating LNG (FLNG) facility in Nigeria, bolstering the country’s gas commercialization efforts. Driving technology and innovation in the sector, Golar LNG CEO Karl Fredrik Staubo will discuss the company’s latest projects and role in monetizing Africa’s gas resources at the African Energy […]
UTM Offshore Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 as Gold Sponsor as Pioneering Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) Project Makes Headway
Nigerian oil and gas company UTM Offshore aims to make FID on its pioneering FLNG facility in Nigeria in 2024, with production targeted for 2026. The company advanced the project to the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation and Commissioning phase in March 2024, laying the foundation for a fast-tracked and high-impact development. In line with its […]
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Launches #IAMSahel Campaign to Foster Collective Action and Catalyse Investments in the Sahel
Download logo The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) (www.UNDP.org) today announced the launch of the #IAMSahel campaign. This transformative and storified initiative is designed to reshape global perceptions of the Sahel region, which has historically been viewed through a lens of adversity. Informed by current realities, the campaign highlights the strength, potential, dynamism, and ambition […]