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Dr. Tonye Rex Idaminabo, Chief Executive of the African Achievers Awards (AAA) has been listed among the ‘100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa’. The honorees were announced by the organisers of the ‘100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa’ project at an Unveiling News Conference’ on Friday August 18, 2023 in Abuja. Dr. Tonye Rex Idaminabo FRSA, in his reaction to the recognition, expressed his appreciation for being named amongst the 100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa, which according to the organizers, include Africans drawn from different backgrounds who have used their talents, positions and resources to build…
President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adeshina; Sultan of Sokoto, Mohammadu Sa’ad Abubakar; President of Love World Incorporated, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, and Dr. Tonye Rex Idaminabo, Chief Executive/Founder African Achievers Awards (AAA) have been listed among the ‘100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa’. The honorees were announced by the organisers of the ‘100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa’ project at an Unveiling News Conference’ on Friday August 18, 2023 in Abuja. Other Nigerians who made the list include Former President Goodluck Jonathan; Matthew Hassan Kukah, the Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Sokoto; Olu Of Warri, Ogiame…
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the leading infrastructure solutions provider on the continent, is partnering with the Government of Senegal to fund the development of the landmark Sangomar oil field. Through this strategic collaboration, AFC will invest €50 million in the oil field to help boost the country’s emerging oil & gas industry and improve energy access and security in Senegal. Located 100 kilometers southwest of the capital, Dakar, the Sangomar oil field spans 7,490 square kilometers and is estimated to hold around 500 million barrels of crude oil. The Corporation’s investment in the Sangomar oil field will be used…
CAIRO, Egypt — In continuation of its strategy to assist African businesses in increasing their international presence, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) and international consultants Development Reimagined (DR) have entered into a partnership to promote the entry and sale of high-end sustainable African brands in China. The partnership which includes a grant from Afreximbank, has seen Africa Reimagined (AR), a flagship programme created and managed by DR, introducing high-end value-added Made-in-Africa goods from such sectors as fashion, skincare and beverages, to China. The AR team led Africa’s participation at the 2023 China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE) in Changsha from…
In the bustling heart of Africa, Zimbabwe a visionary leader stands at the forefront of innovation, and his name is Ken Sharpe. Recently honoured as Africa’s Most Innovative CEO and representing the Best African Organisation of the Year at the 13th edition of the African Achievers Awards, Sharpe’s impact goes beyond personal accolades. As the CEO of WestProp, he has embarked on a mission to transform Zimbabwe and set an example for the entire continent. In an exclusive interview, Sharpe shared his thoughts on the significance of the African Achievers Awards, the secret behind his innovative mindset, and his…
LUANDA, Angola, July 26, 2023/ — The Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) conference and exhibition was officially launched in Luanda by event organizer Energy Capital & Power (ECP) (https://EnergyCapitalPower.com/) alongside the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas and partners including the National Oil, Gas and Biofuels Agency (ANPG); the Oil Derivatives Regulatory Institute (IRDP); and national oil company Sonangol. The event was attended by key stakeholders from across the public and private sectors as well as media, and served to kickstart official preparations for the highly-anticipated 2023 edition of the conference. AOG 2023 partners include the African Energy Chamber (https://EnergyChamber.org/),…
The Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has identified inequality as one of the major factors causing rise in crisis, including military coups and insecurity in the West African subregion. The Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Dr. Sidie Tunis, made this known at the opening of the delocalized meeting of the Joint Committee of the ECOWAS Parliament Committee on Political Affairs, Peace, Security and the African Peer Review Mechanism, the Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights and the Committee on Social Affairs, Gender and Women Empowerment holding in Monrovia, Liberia. He said that supporting the…
As part of the implementation of the ECOWAS Regional Strategy of Youth employment in Agro Sylvo-Pastoral and Halieutic Sector, the ECOWAS Commission has signed grant agreements worth $1.034m to Promote Youth employment in Agriculture and Food Sector in 15 Members States. The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, signed grant agreements with 25 Centers among which 10 special Agriculture Training Centers; 6 National Agriculture Research Centers and 9 National Research Centers of Specialization on Agricultural Innovations would build youth capacity in the 15 member States including: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, The Gambia,…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union (AU) have deployed a Joint Pre-election Fact-finding Mission to Liberia to assess the country’s state of preparedness for the polls. The move comes 3 months ahead of Liberia’s Presidential and Legislative elections scheduled for October 10, 2023. The July 23-29 Mission is being co-led by Professor Attahiru Jega, former Chairman of the Independent Nigerian Electoral Commission (INEC) of Nigeria for ECOWAS, and Ambassador Calixte Mbari, Head of Democracy, Elections and Constitutionalism of the African Union Commission. Other members of the Mission are Ambassador Haja Alari Cole, member of…
Munich -Gege Wu-Shi has been chosen to represent China at the 11th world finals of Miss Multiverse 2023 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana Dominican Republic the last week of October and the first week of November 2023. Here she will be challenged on her merits, skills, and character among 20 international contestants. The winner of this personality contest and reality show will obtain the coveted title of Miss Multiverse 2023. The contest's slogan is “Achievement Beyond Beauty” Who is Gege Wu-Shi, is an exceptional entrepreneur and jewelry enthusiast, has launched her own jewelry brand, G-Gem, which…
