Month: August 2024

 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 and build a diversified national energy economy at African Energy Week: Invest in African Energy […]

 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 highly anticipated Extended Play (EP), "One Drum," a collaborative masterpiece that bridges cultures and genres, […]

 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 Week: Invest in African Energy 2024 conference this November. Golar LNG represents one of the […]

 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 feet of natural gas and condensate and 300,000 tons of LPG. With a mission to […]

 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 towards oil, gas and clean energy projects, affirming the potential of the market.   Amid growing […]

 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 of Sahelians. “The Sahel is characterised by rich cultural diversity, geopolitical significance, and abundant resources, but stories […]

 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 commitment to driving innovation in Nigeria’s energy sector, UTM Offshore has joined the African Energy […]

 Watch “More Than a Mother” animation film here: https://apo-opa.co/3yEget6. Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KgaA Germany and Africa Reproductive Care society (ARCS) together conducted the Third Edition of “World Infertility Awareness Summit (WIAS) 2024”. The Summit was co-chaired by Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of “More Than a Mother” Campaign and also Chairperson of Africa Reproductive Care Society (ARCS) together with Prof. Oladapo […]

 A majority of Africans want their governments to invest more in preparations for future health emergencies, even if doing so will diminish the resources available for other health services, Afrobarometer (www.Afrobarometer.org) surveys show. Africans see health as the second-most important problem requiring government intervention, and only half of them think their governments are ready to deal with future public health emergencies like COVID-19. The World Health Organization (WHO) this week […]