APO International

 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 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 […]

 The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) pays tribute to Dr. Sam Nujoma, former President of the Republic of Namibia, and extends its heartfelt condolences to his family and the people of Namibia. Dr. Nujoma was not only the country’s first democratically-elected president, but is revered as the country’s liberator and ‘Founding Father,’ having played a central role in fighting for Namibian independence. His loss marks the end of an era […]

 As Namibia progresses towards becoming a regional energy hub, it is crucial to ensure that local industries and communities benefit from the development of world-class hydrocarbons discoveries being made in the country’s on- and offshore basins. By focusing on the strategic use of its abundant oil, gas and renewable resources to attract global investment, Namibia stands on the precipice of rapid socioeconomic development. As such, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) […]

 Representing a historic milestone for West African energy, American upstream oil company Kosmos Energy announced this week that the large-scale Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) conventional gas development has achieved first LNG production. Straddling the maritime border offshore Senegal and Mauritania, the GTA project is operated by energy supermajor bp, Kosmos energy, Senegalese national oil company (NOC) Petrosen and Mauritanian NOC Société Mauritanienne des hydrocarbures. The project is set to reinforce […]

 The development of Africa's energy sector is at a critical juncture, with several high-profile projects poised to drive economic growth and transformation across the continent. However, the success of these initiatives hinges on securing vital funding from international institutions from G20 countries. The U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM), in particular, is expected to play a significant role in supporting American energy companies operating in Africa. TotalEnergies is anticipating approval of EXIM […]

 The Portfolio Committee on Mineral and Petroleum Resources has welcomed progress in establishing the South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC), which is set to begin operation on 1 April 2025. The process to establish SANPC was set in motion by President Cyril Ramaphosa during his State of the Nation Address on 13 February 2020 when he announced the government’s intention to repurpose and rationalise state-owned enterprises to support the country’s […]