Month: September 2025

  After a rigorous bid and due diligence exercise, Nigeria has emerged as the successful host country of the fifth edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF), Africa’s premier trade and investment event that is set to be held in 2027.  This was announced by the Chairman of the IATF Advisory Council who is also a former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, H.E. Chief Olusegun Obasanjo during the […]

  The Republic of the Congo and Chinese oil and gas company Wing Wah have signed a $23 billion hydrocarbon agreement for the integrated development of the Banga Kayo, Holmoni and Cayo permits. This deal sets the stage for a transformative boost to the nation’s oil production–it targets increasing output to 200,000 barrels per day (bpd) by 2030.  The agreement was officially signed by Bruno Jean-Richard Itoua, Minister of Hydrocarbons […]

  Nigeran independent oil and gas company FIRST Exploration and Petroleum Development Company (FIRST E&P) announced a target of 250,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day in equity production by 2030. The company is also preparing a fully developed midstream gas business and is targeting 1 billion standard cubic feet per day of gas processing and supply capacity.  The announcement was presented on September 2 by Segun Owalabi, General Manager-Exploration […]

  As the radiant moon heralds the arrival of Rabi’ al-Awwal, the third month of the Islamic lunar calendar, Jokpeme Joseph Omode, the editor in chief of Alexa News Nigeria (https://www.Alexa.ng/) extends its heartfelt felicitations to our cherished readers, partners, and the entire Muslim Ummah in Nigeria and across the globe on the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Maulud 2025. This sacred celebration, marking the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace […]

  Energy majors bp, Eni and TotalEnergies committed billions for Angolan projects during the opening ceremony of the Angola Oil&Gas Conference and Exhibition – that took place in Luanda on Wednesday, 3 September. The event is held on the eve of Angola’s 50 years of independence, offering an opportunity for reflection as well as renewed commitment to the growth of the country’s hydrocarbon economy. Eni announced plans by Azule Energy […]

  Investments of USD 12.8 billion by 2028 in infrastructure, security, and education  Enormous potential in the heart of Africa: untapped mineral resources, unspoiled nature, and a young population eager to learn   Opportunities better than ever before: political stability combined with a comprehensive development plan for the country  International Investment Round Table in Casablanca with presentation of the national development plan and 24 specific investment projects   The government of the […]

  At the end of August, Moscow became a global fashion hub, welcoming industry representatives from over 65 countries to the BRICS+Fashion Summit (https://FashionSummit.org/)– the largest international event of its kind. This prestigious event provided an unparalleled platform for showcasing the ever-changing global fashion landscape, with Africa emerging as a particularly dynamic force. The continent's fashion industry is experiencing remarkable growth. According to open-source data, African textile exports currently represent […]