In his speech, Tinubu said the present global financial system works against African countries by limiting access to affordable capital needed for industrial development, “Despite decades of independence, Africa’s share of global manufacturing value added remains below two per cent,” the president said.
The University of Ibadan (UI) and Edurex Technologies have joined forces to bring you a fusion of academic excellence and technological innovation. Prof. Babatunde Omobowale, the Director of UI’s Distance Learning Centre, and Adedotun Fasiku, the CEO of Edurex Technologies, are leading the charge for a strong Public Private Partnership (PPP) that aims to revolutionise…
In a critical gathering aimed at revitalising the African oil and gas sector, 18 African Petroleum Producers Organisation (APPO) member countries are participating in the third edition of the Africa Local Content Roundtable. Hosted by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) in Abuja, this two-day event centres on “Enhancing Local Content Development and…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has called upon oil and gas experts to provide lasting solutions to challenges facing the local oil industry. These challenges include low productivity, oil theft, pipeline vandalism, and gas flaring. The call was made by Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), during the third Biennial International…
Leaders from diverse fields such as media, business, government, technology, and community sectors will gather in Cape Town, South Africa, for the annual Africa Business Media Innovators (ABMI) forum from October 30 to November 1. Co-hosted by M. Scott Havens, CEO of Bloomberg Media, Matthew Winkler, Editor-in-Chief Emeritus of Bloomberg News, and Erana Stennett, Corporate…
Fuel prices in the Republic of Congo have surged by 25% in October, leading to significant public backlash. This increase comes after a similar rise in January, and the cost of gasoline has also seen a 25% spike since July. The Congolese government cites recommendations made by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 2019 as…