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Queen Consort of the Warri Kingdom, Olori Atuwatse III, Chief Edwin Clark and Ambassador Gabriel Taminu Aduda, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Petroleum, among others, were recipients at the 13th edition of the African Achievers Awards (AAA) held in partnership with Reputation Poll International (RPI) on Friday July 14, 2023 at the Palace of Westminister, House of Lords, UK.    The African Achievers Awards is an annual event that recognizes and celebrates exceptional individuals and organizations across the African continent. It aims to honor those who have made remarkable contributions in various fields, including business, leadership, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, sports, entertainment,…

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is the European Union’s measure to encourage countries where it sources imports to adopt cleaner manufacturing. The CBAM which goes into force on a transitional basis in October introduces a carbon tax on exports to the EU. But the measure has elicited concern in Africa which counts Europe as a major export market. A study carried out by the African Climate Foundation and the London School of Economics suggests that the CBAM’s economic repercussions will be ‘far-reaching’ and most strongly felt in Africa. Their modelling based on €87 per ton suggests that the CBAM…

The much anticipated 2023 African Achievers’ Awards (AAA) and International Summit holds today at the House of Lords, UK Parliament, United Kingdom. The AAA, in its 13th Edition, in partnership with Reputation Poll International (RPI), has scaled through stages in the build up to the Awards event from the launch of event’s schedule to call for nominations into it’s various categories and announcement of judges. The Right Honorable, Lord Simon Woolley, is the host for this year’s event. He is Member of the House of Lords, UK Parliament; Palace of Westminster. He is a British politician, activist, and the founder…

The 13th African Achievers’ Awards (AAA) and International Summit holds today at the House of Lords, UK Parliament, United Kingdom. As with every edition of the Awards ceremony and summit, the AAA will serve as a platform for industry leaders in Africa to converge. The Olu of Warri and his Queen, Olori Atuwatse III, are honored guests at the AAA 2023 The selection process of ‘Achievers’ in the various categories for the awards is rigorous. The categories include: Community development, Arts & Culture, Business & Entrepreneurship Agriculture, Community Service, Rural development, Education. Here are some of the personalities to watch…

The Guinness World Records (GWR) has disclosed that they have received approximately 1,500 applications from Nigerians. According to the body, the recent surge in record-breaking attempts came after Nigerian chef, Hilda Baci clinched the award for the longest cooking marathon by an individual. The record body said that the attention and excitement that Hilda Baci’s cooking marathon gained was certainly an incentive for many Nigerians to consider attempting a Guinness World Records title. “Since her record attempt, there has been a spike in applications from Nigeria, particularly for marathon records.” “We have received over 1,500 record applications from Nigeria since…

In Kylian Mbappé’s defense his comment that Pairs Saint-Germain is “a divisive team, a divisive club” is the brutal truth. Even the most ardent PSG fan would be hard-pushed to suggest the Parisians do not split opinions. But, even still, expressing this sentiment to the world whilst also being the team’s talisman is unwise. His words came in an explosive interview with L’Equipe which has already generated drama at Paris Saint-Germain, six players are reportedly so annoyed by what was said they have complained to the club’s hierarchy. In fairness to Mbappé, the abbreviated form his quotes have been reduced…

Around the world, industrialized economies are looking to undergo green transitions. Countries across Europe and North America particularly are seeking to reduce their dependence on carbon and fossil fuels by investing in new technologies and sources of renewable energy, such as green hydrogen. Namibia is also looking to develop its green hydrogen space, but under rather different circumstances, as James Mnyupe, Economic Advisor to the President of Namibia, explains. “People think about green hydrogen from an energy transition perspective,” Mnyupe says, “but it’s the exact opposite for us. Lots of highly industrialized countries are consuming huge amounts of carbon and…

President Biden was in London Monday morning for a whistlestop, 24-hour visit to the United Kingdom before heading for a NATO leaders summit in Lithuania. The first meeting on Mr. Biden’s agenda after his Sunday night arrival was a sit-down with U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at his residence at No. 10 Downing Street. It was the president’s first in-person discussion with a fellow world leader on the European trip as the U.S. and its NATO allies look to maintain a unified voice in support of Ukraine as it battles Russia’s ongoing invasion. Mr. Biden was heard saying as he…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emerged Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The decision was reached during the organisation’s 63rd Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community in Bissau, capital of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau on Sunday. The development comes 41 days after the swearing-in ceremony of the President. Speaking at the meeting, Tinubu emphasized the need to protect democratic culture in the sub-region, saying: “We will take democracy seriously. Democracy is very tough but it is the best form of government.” As Chairman, Tinubu will play a…

The European Union and New Zealand signed a free trade agreement on Sunday which, according to Brussels, should lead to a 30% increase in bilateral trade within a decade. Referring to the agreement, which will be concluded in June 2022 after four years of tough negotiations, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hailed the text as ‘ambitious’ and ‘very balanced’. “New Zealand is a key partner for us in the Indo-Pacific region, and this free trade agreement will bring us even closer together,” she added in a statement from Brussels. For his part, New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins…