There’s a new team at Global Petroleum, with a plan to grow and diversify the company. New chairman Daniel Page, speaking to Energy Voice this week, joined the board in an overhaul in November 2023. © Supplied by Global PetroleumPicture shows; Global Petroleum’s Cecilia Yu. Supplied by Global Petroleum The previous team of Peter Hill, … Read More “Global’s new board takes aim at Africa and East Med” »
Dupe Killa-Kafidipe is the founder of Platinum Fisheries From substituting imported fish with locally produced alternatives to offering maintenance solutions for agricultural machinery, we spotlight eight promising opportunities in Nigeria’s agribusiness and food sector worth considering in 2024. 1. Leveraging agriculture in northern Nigeria for regional trade Northern Nigeria’s strategic location positions it well to … Read More “Agribusiness and food industry opportunities to consider in 2024” »
By Ella Teperi, General Manager, Market & Financial Analysis, Decarbonisation Services at Wärtsilä Energy In African countries, particularly those with a well-developed industrial sector, a significant portion of energy production may come from the industry’s own power plants. This is especially true in countries where the reliability of the grid is low, and industries rely … Read More “Triple Win: How Africa’s Industrials Can Decarbonise, Lower Energy Costs And Increase Reliability All At The Same Time” »
Before writing this article, I casually surveyed a few Lagos residents, asking how they felt about living here. They all had one thing in common: a love-hate relationship with the coastal mega-city. Those who had previously tasted urban life outside the state before migrating would rather not be in Lagos if it didn’t bring them … Read More “Lagos: 19th best city in the world?” »
Shiba Inu, the widely recognized meme coin, recently underwent a three-day decline, reflecting the overall sentiment in the broader market. Despite this period of decline, the coin demonstrated a modest recovery, accompanied by an enhancement in its burn rate. As of the latest update, Shiba Inu (SHIB) is currently trading at $0.000008807, indicating a weekly … Read More “How Many Shiba Inu Coins You Need To Make $5 Million If It Hits $0.01?” »
Jan 29, 2024 © Igor Kardasov / Adobe Stock Malaysian FPSO leasing firm Yinson Production has appointed TMC Compressors to supply a large marine compressed air system for FPSO Agogo, which will be operated by Azule Energy, a BP-Eni joint venture, on a development offshore Angola. Under the contract, whose value was … Read More “TMC Compressors to Provide Equipment for Agogo FPSO” »
The Great Millet Quest Powered By Unilever The Great Millet Quest Powered By Unilever In a pioneering effort to transform Kenya’s agricultural sector, Unilever in partnership with Farm To Market Alliance (FTMA) and the University of Nairobi has announced the launch of “The Great Millet Quest” This competition aims to inspire the most inventive university … Read More “The Great Millet Quest Powered By Unilever” »
In each crowded Lagos suburb, there’s a high chance you meet a hawker selling African salad, locally known as Abacha. It’s a popular dish from the Igbo tribe in the Nigerian South East, and to many, it’s a taste of home. But there’s a problem with this meal: it’s highly perishable. This, combined with the … Read More “How Valentine Okoli turned an overnight hunger into an innovative fuel” »
The new BRICS expansion could lead to a decline in global SWIFT transactions that can inadvertently affect the US dollar. The 9-member BRICS alliance is looking to end cross-border settlements with SWIFT using the US dollar and aims to pay in local currencies. The development adds pressure on the SWIFT payment system leading to a … Read More “BRICS Expansion a Threat To SWIFT Payment System & US Dollar” »
Isaac Sesi holding the GrainMate moisture meter in Accra, Ghana. Photo by: Richard Akakpo By Sefakor Fekpe, bird story agency Sesi Technologies, an agricultural technology firm, focuses on creating cost-effective, technology-driven solutions for farmers. The company’s flagship product, the GrainMate, is a grain moisture meter designed to help those handling grains effortlessly gauge the moisture … Read More “Entrepreneur seeks to boost agribusiness sector with technology” »
