OSC SECRETARY-GENERAL URGES AFRICAN SCHOOLS TO SHIFT FROM PROBLEM-SOLVING TO PROBLEM-POSING
OSC SECRETARY-GENERAL URGES AFRICAN SCHOOLS TO SHIFT FROM PROBLEM-SOLVING TO PROBLEM-POSING Bin Mussallam warns outdated curriculums risk failing students in the AI era; supports Nigeria’s push for tech innovation hub Secretary-General of the Organisation of Southern Cooperation (OSC), Manssour Bin Mussallam, has called on African education authorities to overhaul school curricula, shifting emphasis from merely […]
BOLT EMERGES NIGERIA’S MOST DOWNLOADED RIDE-HAILING APP
BOLT EMERGES NIGERIA’S MOST DOWNLOADED RIDE-HAILING APP Bolt emerges most downloaded travel app amid fierce competition; family-friendly features and safety improvements boost lead Ride-hailing giant Bolt has overtaken rivals Uber and inDrive to become the most downloaded mobility app in Nigeria, according to new data from Sensor Tower. The company, which launched in Lagos as […]
NIGERIA FACE SOUTH AFRICA IN WORLD CUP QUALIFIER
NIGERIA FACE SOUTH AFRICA IN WORLD CUP QUALIFIER Super Eagles seek vital away win as Osimhen ruled out and FIFA weighs possible points deduction for hosts Nigeria’s Super Eagles will take on Group C leaders South Africa on Tuesday in a decisive FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier at the Free State Stadium. Nigeria, currently third […]
AFRICAN LEADERS PUSH $100bn GREEN INVESTMENT PLAN AT CLIMATE SUMMIT IN ETHIOPIA
AFRICAN LEADERS PUSH $100bn GREEN INVESTMENT PLAN AT CLIMATE SUMMIT IN ETHIOPIA Continent seeks to position itself as model for sustainable growth amid global financing gaps African leaders on Monday pledged to transform the continent into a global model for tackling the climate crisis through green investments, even as Africa continues to receive only 1% […]
SENATOR NATASHA AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN’S SUSPENSION SPARKS FRESH DISPUTE AHEAD OF RESUMPTION
SENATOR NATASHA AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN’S SUSPENSION SPARKS FRESH DISPUTE AHEAD OF RESUMPTION Senate insists suspension stands pending appeal despite lawyer’s claim of expiration. Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) is expected to resume legislative duties at the Senate later this month, but her return remains uncertain as the upper chamber insists her six-month suspension is still in force. […]
UK POLICE CHARGE MAN WOTH MURDER OF NIGERIAN IN LONDON
UK POLICE CHARGE MAN WOTH MURDER OF NIGERIAN IN LONDON Case adds to rising number of Nigerians killed in violent attacks in the UK. The United Kingdom Metropolitan Police have charged 37-year-old Andre Wright-Walters with the murder of 67-year-old Nigerian, James Gbadamosi, who died following an assault in South London. Police said Gbadamosi was attacked […]
Senegal Revises Sangomar Oil Output Forecast Upward for 2025
Senegal Revises Sangomar Oil Output Forecast Upward for 2025 Senegal has increased its 2025 oil production forecast for the Sangomar offshore field to 34.5 million barrels, up from the previous estimate of 30.53 million barrels. The field, operated by Australia’s Woodside Energy Group, has exceeded initial production expectations since beginning operations in June 2024, making […]
Azule Energy Achieves Major Milestone with First Oil Shipment from Agogo Hub
Azule Energy Achieves Major Milestone with First Oil Shipment from Agogo Hub Azule Energy has successfully shipped the first cargo from its Agogo Integrated West Hub development project in Block 15/06, located in Angola’s Lower Congo Basin. The milestone shipment received official approval from Angolan President João Lourenço and was presided over by senior government […]
Sonangol Advances Exploration Strategy with Block 24 Development Plans
Sonangol Advances Exploration Strategy with Block 24 Development Plans Sebastião Gaspar Martins, Chairman of Sonangol, has confirmed the company’s commitment to drilling an exploration well at Block 24 in Angola, located in the southern Kwanza Basin. This largely unexplored asset holds significant hydrocarbon potential and represents a key component of Sonangol’s upstream expansion strategy. Since […]
Dutch Maritime Giant KOTUG Expands West African LNG Operations with New Fleet
Dutch Maritime Giant KOTUG Expands West African LNG Operations with New Fleet Dutch maritime company KOTUG International has significantly expanded its operational capacity in West Africa with the addition of five new escort tugs, specifically designed to support the region’s growing liquefied natural gas industry. The vessels, constructed by Turkish shipbuilder Uzmar, will play crucial […]