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 The Federal Government of Nigeria and Afreximbank (www.Afreximbank.com) have signed the Host Country Agreement for the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM) in Abuja, Nigeria, from 23-28 June 2025. Afreximbank Annual Meetings is one of the most anticipated gatherings on the African continent, featuring high-level policy discussions, presentations, and side events on issues pertinent to the socio-economic development of Africa as well as business networking sessions that drive integration through trade and […]

 Minister of Hydrocarbons of the Republic of Congo Bruno Jean-Richard Itoua has announced that the Ministry will leverage the upcoming inaugural Congo Energy&Investment Forum (CEIF) to support the country’s long-term view to becoming a major player in regional energy development. Taking place from March 24-26, 2025, in Brazzaville, CEIF 2025 will connect project developers with Congolese regulators and policymakers while enabling candid dialogue and facilitating new investments and deals in […]

 As part of the Republic of Congo’s strategy to double its oil production, the government is encouraging independent operators to revitalize mature fields and boost output. Companies like AMMAT – participating as a Platinum Sponsor at the inaugural Congo Energy&Investment Forum (CEIF) 2025 – are playing a key role in this effort. In an in-depth conversation with Energy Capital&Power (https://EnergyCapitalPower.com), AMMAT CEO Massimiliano Mignacca outlines the company’s approach to technological […]

 Opinion editorial by Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede: Executive Vice-Chair of the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation (www.AigImoukhuedeFoundation.org). Promoting social change. Alleviating poverty. Educating people to take charge of their lives while positively impacting those around them. Philanthropic organisations are essential to transforming African lives and livelihoods (apo-opa.co/3QczDqf), but their impact depends on building the right partner networks. Currently, more international donor organisations – from multilateral development banks (apo-opa.co/3QgvCAW) to sovereign donors representing their country’s governments (apo-opa.co/3Qe28nm) – are […]

 We, Catholic Bishops of Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province, comprising Ibadan Archdiocese (www.IbadanArchdiocese.org), Ilorin, Ondo, Oyo, Ekiti and Osogbo Dioceses, after prayerful deliberations at our first meeting for the year 2025 at the Jubilee Conference Centre, JCC, Oke Ado, Ibadan have prayerfully deliberated on issues of Church and national interest and hereby issue the following communique: 1. Pilgrims in a Jubilee Year of Hope The Church continues in her effort to fulfil […]

 The EU-funded E-nable (https://apo-opa.co/4aUhczW) project, implemented by Expertise France (www.ExpertiseFrance.fr), successfully concluded today with a closing ceremony held in Tripoli, marking three years of substantial progress in advancing Libya’s economic diversification, promoting a business-friendly environment and a supportive financial sector, empowering impactful economic reforms, and accelerating the digital transformation to pave the way for sustainable economic growth in Libya.  H.E. Mr. Suhail Bushiha, Deputy Minister of Economy and Trade for Commercial […]

 The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE), a groundbreaking tertiary medical institution spearheaded by African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) in partnership with King’s College Hospital, London, hosted a high-level stakeholder and media tour to showcase major construction milestones and reaffirm its commitment to revolutionising healthcare in Africa by building a world-class medical city ahead of its highly anticipated June 2025 launch.  A distinguished delegation, led by Prof. Benedict Oramah, President […]

  Merck Foundation CEO in partnership with First Ladies of Africa and Asia has also announced the Call for Application for their two FASHION Awards 2025 - apply now at submit@merck-foundation.com Merck Foundation FASHION Awards “More Than a Mother” to address one or more of the following social issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, Stopping GBV and Women Empowerment. Merck Foundation FASHION Awards […]

 The matter of the gas code will undoubtedly be discussed at the Congo Energy&Investment Forum, taking place from March 24-26, 2025, in Brazzaville. This regulatory milestone aims to provide a clear and structured framework for gas exploration, production and commercialization, boosting investor confidence and unlocking the full potential of the country's vast natural gas reserves. As part of the forum, CLG Congo, a leading legal and commercial advisory firm in […]