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[[{"value":"The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) relaunched Nigeria’s 2024 licensing round – while industry stakeholders unpacked key investment opportunities – at the Invest in African Energy forum in Paris on Wednesday.  Launched earlier this month, Nigeria’s latest licensing round features 12 deep offshore and shallow water blocks oil blocks – including 5 blocks from last year’s round – and is available for bidding through January 2025. Nigeria is seeking […]

[[{"value":"By Dr. Reda Helal, Group Managing Director – Processing, Africa and Co-Head Group Processing, Network International (https://www.Network.ae) and Benjamin Mutimura, CEO, I&M Bank (Rwanda) Plc. The momentum of financial inclusion programmes is progressively strengthened as financial institutions, businesses and consumers embrace cashless convenience and digital payments that are secure and seamless. Technology development broadens the scope of delivery of financial services, and the advantages of digital payments manifest in providing easy access […]

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi headed to the Kingdom of Bahrain to participate in the 33rd Arab League Summit, held in Manama. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Dr. Ahmed Fahmy, said the President's participation in the summit comes within the framework of Egypt's keenness to coordinate with the Arab brothers, and to unify positions and ranks, in light of the critical phase through which the Arab region is going […]

[[{"value":"In a region where access to clean water is often a challenge, a new drilling project promises to transform the lives of members of the Luumo Kosam Dairy Cooperative in Chukun, Kaduna State, Nigeria. Initiated by the Value Chain Foundation with financial support from ECOWAS and the Swiss Cooperation (DDC), this project is part of the Regional Program for Support to Farmer Organizations (PRAOP). This initiative aims to provide employment […]

[[{"value":"In a groundbreaking move, the Al Amari Group and Dotmount Communications (www.DTComs.com) have announced a monumental $90 billion investment partnership for the Middle East Investors Expo Abuja. This unprecedented deal is set to revolutionize the investment landscape in Africa, fostering economic growth and development across the continent. The Al Amari Group, a leading Middle Eastern conglomerate, has committed to investing $90 billion in Africa through the Middle East Investors Expo […]

[[{"value":"Canon Inc.(www.Canon-CNA.com) announces today that it is currently developing the EOS R1 (https://apo-opa.co/3wBP0SK), a full-frame mirrorless camera, as the first flagship model for the EOS R SYSTEM equipped with RF mount, launching in 2024. The EOS R1 is a mirrorless camera geared toward professionals that brings together Canon’s cutting-edge technology and combines top-class performance with the strong durability and high reliability sought in a flagship model. This camera will dramatically […]

[[{"value":"PAIX Data Centres (www.PAIX.io), a leading provider of data center solutions, is pleased to announce a strategic joint venture with the Djibouti Sovereign Fund to construct a state-of-the-art cloud- and carrier-neutral data centre in Djibouti. This landmark project represents a significant milestone in Africa's digital infrastructure development and underscores the commitment of both parties to fostering innovation and growth in the region. The joint venture between PAIX Data Centres and […]

[[{"value":"By OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al-Ghais. Since assuming the office of OPEC Secretary General almost two years ago, I have had the privilege of visiting every African OPEC Member Country, as well as several other African countries. Every visit has reaffirmed my firm conviction that the future is bright for Africa and that the oil industry can play a constructive role in that future. Our Organization stands ready to offer […]

[[{"value":"In today’s fast moving digital environment and with ecommerce becoming more popular, shoppers now expect a faster, easier and more intuitive online experience. A recent report by Klarna (https://apo-opa.co/3QMpXmK) found that 57% of Gen Z and Millennials reported that they want an even more personalised shopping experience. In a crowded digital economy with busy online markets, customer personalisation can help to make a big difference and help businesses stay more connected […]