In 2023, standards became higher than ever for global tech. Customers want to be able to buy something in two clicks but still need in-person customer service. Workers want to work digitally, ideally from a beach somewhere, while maintaining a connection with their colleagues. And the truth is these standards are unlikely to get lower … Read More “The biggest African tech trends to look out for in 2024” »
The majority of analysts including leading global banks like Standard Chartered and JP Morgan predicted a recession in 2023. However, the predictions remained inaccurate as the US economy sailed through and successfully avoided entering into a recession. The economy came out as expected with inflation cooling down to 3.1% compared to year-on-year at 6.5%. The … Read More “What’s the Outlook For 2024?” »
Jan 3, 2024 (Credit: Ocean Installer) Ocean Installer, in consortium with Oceaneering, has secured a significant contract from TotalEnergies EP Angola and its Partners of Block 17 on Girassol FPSO life extension project offshore Angola. Ocean Installer will manage, engineer, and execute the project. The scope includes recovery of the old risers, … Read More “Ocean Installer Grabs Major Contract for TotalEnergies’ Girassol Life Extension” »
Financing for farmers, transport and logistics services for the agricultural sector, and growing food for export to surrounding countries. These are some of the agribusiness opportunities in northern Nigeria highlighted by Sanusi Ismaila and Surayyah Ahmad Sani, co-founders of venture capital firm Aduna Capital, in a recent interview with How we made it in Africa. … Read More “Exploring northern Nigeria’s agribusiness opportunities” »
NCBA Hosts Inaugural SACCO Engagement Session, Identifies Innovation As A Catalyst For The Sector Growth NCBA Hosts Inaugural SACCO Engagement Session, Identifies Innovation As A Catalyst For The Sector Growth NCBA has grown SACCO banking market share to 12.6%. Kenya has 360 regulated Saccos. NCBA has today hosted its Inaugural NCBA SACCO Banking customer engagement forum under … Read More “NCBA Hosts Inaugural SACCO Engagement Session, Identifies Innovation As A Catalyst For The Sector Growth” »
Africans innovate— a lot. To a large extent, it’s because their environments are dysfunctional enough to spur improvisation. When improvisation becomes culture, innovative outliers often emerge. Those outliers, like The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, permanently move the needle in their communities and, in some cases, the world. The world seems so busy with the AI … Read More “Notable innovations by Africans in 2023” »
Entering the new year, Ripple’s XRP is positioned uniquely within the cryptocurrency market. The digital asset has shown limited growth since the mid-November crash, resulting in a 19% decrease in its value. Despite the introduction of a new XRP trading pair on Binance Spot, external influences have not provided the necessary boost to propel Ripple … Read More “How High Can XRP Rise In January 2024?” »
Dec 28, 2023 Tango FLNG (Credit: Eni) Italian oil giant Eni has started the introduction of gas into the Tango floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) unit moored in Congolese waters. Gas introduction has been achieved in record time – only twelve months after the final investment decision, according to Eni. Following completion … Read More “First Gas Starts Flowing into Tango FLNG in Congo” »
Rubis Energy Kenya Launches Rubis Gas In Service Stations Countrywide Rubis Energy Kenya Launches Rubis Gas In Service Stations Countrywide RUBiS Energy Kenya has launched RUBiS Gas at an exclusive culinary experience – the ‘Ultimate Chef’s Table’ in collaboration with Pikika Brunch. Pikika Brunch is one of Kenya’s premier cooking festivals that provides an exciting and curated food experience. RUBiS Energy Kenya has … Read More “Rubis Energy Kenya Launches Rubis Gas In Service Stations Countrywide” »
On Wednesday, 13 December, Alex Sienaertt, the World Bank’s lead economist for Nigeria, advised the Federal Government (FG) to increase pump prices from its current N650 to N750. The World Bank official suggested that current petrol prices in Nigeria may not fully align with market conditions as the observed prices deviate from what is expected … Read More “What are the long-term prospects of increased fuel prices in Nigeria?” »
