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 Africa’s biggest oil refinery has been opened in Nigeria, where it is hoped it will alleviate chronic fuel shortages. Nigeria is a major oil producer but most of this is sent abroad while it has to import the refined fuel used in vehicles and elsewhere. As a result the country often faces chronic fuel shortages. This is the problem that the $19bn (£15.2bn) refinery, owned by Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is intended to tackle. “This is a game-changer for the Nigerian people,” said President Muhammadu Buhari. The plant, which is not yet operational, has the capacity to produce about 650,000 barrels of petroleum…

For the third time since 2017, the EIB Group — the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF) — and BNP Paribas are launching a synthetic securitisation operation to support French companies. The transaction consists of an EIB Group guarantee on an existing portfolio of loans granted by BNP Paribas to French small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-caps. The guarantee enables BNP Paribas to free up part of the regulatory capital allocated to this portfolio, and to deploy €515 million in new loans to SMEs and mid-caps in France over the next two years. These new…

African leaders defy the lackluster global economy to forge ahead with digital transformation collaborations at inaugural GITEX Africa Digital Summit. Generative AI, finance, infrastructure development and investment among core theme explorations at Africa’s most impactful leadership conference programme Access Multimedia Content MARRAKECH, Morocco, May 19, 2023/ — African ministers, government and private sector leaders are set to converge in a powerful cross-continental forum in Marrakech this month to press on with digital transformation alliances as the tech world reorganises itself in the wake of the global digital upheaval. Against the biggest market correction in recent years, Africa continues to march…

The 13th African Achievers Award (AAA) is to hold in United Kingdom on July 14th 2023. Hosted by The Lord Woolley of Woodford, (Member of The House of Lords, Lord Temporal), the Arican Achievers Awards, which focuses on Africa and Africans, is one of the most prestigious awards recognising exceptional Africans for their contributions to the development of the continent. The theme for this year’s event is ‘Unlocking Trade and Investment Opportunities for Sustainable Development in Africa’. On the choice of this year’s theme, Chief Executive Officer of AAA, Dr. Tonye Rex Idaminabo, reiterated the importance of addressing the challenges…

The World Bank has reassured of its commitment to support governments at all levels in Nigeria to deliver on their mandate of providing good governance and services to the people. Shubham Chaudhuri, Country Director of the Bank, said this at the induction for elected governors in Nigeria in Abuja on Wednesday. Chaudhuri said that the bank looked forward to more bilateral engagements and programmes that could be supported in various states. “We are here to help Nigerian government, both the federal and sub national level to deliver to all your citizens”. “We can we are here to support Nigeria, not…

Location-tracking devices help users find personal items like their keys, purse, luggage, and more through crowdsourced finding networks. However, they can also be misused for unwanted tracking of individuals. Today Apple and Google jointly submitted a proposed industry specification to help combat the misuse of Bluetooth location-tracking devices for unwanted tracking. The first-of-its-kind specification will allow Bluetooth location-tracking devices to be compatible with unauthorised tracking detection and alerts across iOS and Android platforms. Samsung, Tile, Chipolo, eufy Security, and Pebblebee have expressed support for the draft specification, which offers best practices and instructions for manufacturers, should they choose to…

History was made today as King Charles III and Queen Camilla were crowned in a Coronation full of symbolism and pageantry.  The King hosted a scaled-back celebration, in keeping with his new role as ‘monarch in modern-day Britain’.  Despite a stripped-back guestlist and a shorter service to that of his late mother’s, the reported £100-million-pound event was still rooted in long-standing tradition. While millions of royal fans tuned in to watch the celebration across the world, some 2,000 guests were invited to witness it first-hand inside the grand Westminster Abbey. The event brought together around 100 heads of state, kings and queens from across the globe, celebrities, everyday heroes and…

The Board Awards is a not-for-profit awards ceremony, set up by the D&I Services organisation Diversifying Group, and celebrates diverse Boards, Chairs and Trustees who positively impact the communities they serve. On Friday 19th May inclusive businesses and Board members will come together to recognise the progress that has been made on Boards so far, and to inspire each other to keep fighting for inclusion at leadership level. The Board Awards will be hosted by Charlene White, an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, presenter, and pioneer at the forefront of news broadcasting. She was the first Black woman to present ITV News at Ten, and…

The African Achievers Awards announces their schedule and theme for the 13th  Edition of the African Achievers Awards (AAA) to be held at the Houses of Parliament, The Palace of Westminster, United Kingdom England on the 14th of July 2023, hosted by The Right Honourable, The Lord Woolley of Woodford, Member of The House of Lords, Lord Temporal. The African Achievers Awards (AAA) is one of the most prestigious awards that focuses on the African continent and Africans. The AAA recognises exceptional Africans for their contribution to the growth and development of Africa. The 13th Edition of the Award ceremony will take place at  the Houses…

Business Tycoon and Philanthropist, Mohamed Gento Kamara, has been nominated for the Leaders Without Borders (LWB) Global Honors under the category: Award for Global Excellence -Enterprise and Global Corporate Governance. Contained in an invitation extended to Mr. Gento, the Governing Council of the LWB Development Centre, noted that its research shows that Mr. Gento has demonstrated leadership qualities and comes highly recommend for the award. “Your revolutionary step towards re-branding leadership, philanthropy and community development is highly commendable,” the invitation document, signed by Principal Partner & Founder, LWB Development Centre, UK, Amb. Dr. Hillary Emoh and the LWB Centre’s Director…