We use cookies to improve your experience. By your continued use of this site you accept such use.
Announcements
PrevNext
Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN)
Source: Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) |

Education in Jeopardy: Catholic Bishops Decry Prolonged School Closures in Northern Nigeria (By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh)

The bishops emphasised that education is a fundamental right of every child, and it is the responsibility of the government to ensure that this right is protected

By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) (www.CBCN.org.ng) has expressed deep concern over the recent decision by some governors in northern Nigeria to close schools for five weeks during the Ramadan period. Millions of students are caught in the crossfire as the region's education system,…

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated

  • Multimedia content

  • Images (2)
    • The Ecobank Group expands its gender-financing offer to facilitate access to financing for Africa’s women entrepreneurs (1)
    • The Ecobank Group expands its gender-financing offer to facilitate access to financing for Africa’s women entrepreneurs (2) (FR)
  • All (2)
Source: Ecobank Transnational Incorporated |

The Ecobank Group expands its gender-financing offer to facilitate access to financing for Africa’s women entrepreneurs

With this expansion, individual entrepreneurs - including those in the formal and informal sectors - can now fully benefit from its enhanced financial and non-financial solutions

Ellevate by Ecobank expands to become bigger, better and more inclusive. From supporting corporate businesswomen, small and medium-sized entrepreneurs to individual entrepreneurs, and those in the informal sector. ​To bridge the gender financing gap for Africa’s women entrepreneurs, Ecobank (www.Ecobank.com), the leading pan-African financial services group, announces significant enhancements to…

KnowBe4
Source: KnowBe4 |

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and AI-agents: A Game-Changer for Both Cybersecurity and Cybercrime (By Anna Collard)

The broader an AI’s reach through integrations and automation, the greater the potential threat of it going rogue, making robust oversight, security measures, and ethical AI governance essential in mitigating these risks

By Anna Collard, SVP Content Strategy & Evangelist KnowBe4 Africa (www.KnowBe4.com). Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a tool—it is a gamechanger in our lives, our work as well as in both cybersecurity and cybercrime. While businesses leverage AI to enhance defences, cybercriminals are weaponising AI to make these attacks…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

  • Multimedia content

  • Images (4)
    • The fifth edition of the Finance in Common Summit concluded on Friday in Cape Town
    • FICS 2025: African Development Bank's Director General for Southern Africa, Leila Mokaddem, emphasized that Africa's green transition must be inclusive
    • At the 2025 Finance in Common Summit, senior leaders of the African Development Bank stressed the need for urgent action
    • On the sidelines of the 2025 Finance in Common, the African Development Bank called on G20 nations to enhance financial commitments
  • All (4)
Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) |

Finance in Common Summit urges global development finance institutions to harness collective power to address global poverty

African Development Bank leaders champion climate finance and just transition

The fifth edition of the Finance in Common Summit (FiCS) concluded on Friday in Cape Town, South Africa, with strong calls for global development finance institutions to work together to address poverty and development challenges. South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana led the call. The summit, which was co-sponsored by…

PaySpace
Source: PaySpace |

Meet Deel Local Payroll, Powered by PaySpace: The Next Evolution in Payroll Innovation

PaySpace moves closer to the Deel family with new branding yet the same people, dedication, and innovation

PaySpace by Deel is now Deel Local Payroll, powered by PaySpace (www.PaySpace.com)! One year after being acquired by Deel, PaySpace by Deel has officially transitioned into Deel Local Payroll, powered by PaySpace. This milestone isn’t just about a name change—it’s about why Deel acquired PaySpace in the first place. PaySpace customers…

Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF)

  • Multimedia content

  • Images (1)
    • Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) launches Call for Applications for its Growth Accelerator programme with support from African Guarantee Fund and FSDH Merchant Bank Limited
  • All (1)
Source: Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) |

Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) launches Call for Applications for its Growth Accelerator programme with support from African Guarantee Fund and FSDH Merchant Bank Limited

The tri-party collaboration between AWIEF, AGF, and FSDH Merchant Bank Limited was created with the aim to increase access to finance for WSMEs who are driving solutions in different catalytic sectors in Nigeria

The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (www.AWIEForum.org/home-awief/) has partnered with African Guarantee Fund (AGF) and FSDH Merchant Bank Limited to implement its flagship AWIEF Growth Accelerator programme in Nigeria and is excited to announce the call for applications. Background Limited access to finance remains a significant barrier for…

International Expo-Consults (IEC)

  • Multimedia content

  • Images (10)
    • CORRECTION: DEAL 2025 to Drive Innovation and Growth in Middle East & Africa’s (MEA) Leisure & Entertainment Industry (1)
    • CORRECTION: DEAL 2025 to Drive Innovation and Growth in Middle East & Africa’s (MEA) Leisure & Entertainment Industry (2)
    • CORRECTION: DEAL 2025 to Drive Innovation and Growth in Middle East & Africa’s (MEA) Leisure & Entertainment Industry (3)
    • CORRECTION: DEAL 2025 to Drive Innovation and Growth in Middle East & Africa’s (MEA) Leisure & Entertainment Industry (4)
    • CORRECTION: DEAL 2025 to Drive Innovation and Growth in Middle East & Africa’s (MEA) Leisure & Entertainment Industry (5)
    • CORRECTION: DEAL 2025 to Drive Innovation and Growth in Middle East & Africa’s (MEA) Leisure & Entertainment Industry (6)
    • CORRECTION: DEAL 2025 to Drive Innovation and Growth in Middle East & Africa’s (MEA) Leisure & Entertainment Industry (7)
    • CORRECTION: DEAL 2025 to Drive Innovation and Growth in Middle East & Africa’s (MEA) Leisure & Entertainment Industry (8)
    • CORRECTION: DEAL 2025 to Drive Innovation and Growth in Middle East & Africa’s (MEA) Leisure & Entertainment Industry (9)
    • CORRECTION: DEAL 2025 to Drive Innovation and Growth in Middle East & Africa’s (MEA) Leisure & Entertainment Industry (10)
  • All (10)
Source: International Expo-Consults (IEC) |

CORRECTION: DEAL 2025 to Drive Innovation and Growth in Middle East & Africa’s (MEA) Leisure & Entertainment Industry

Registration opens for The Dubai Entertainment Amusement & Leisure (DEAL) Show, the pioneer and premier exhibition for the Middle East and Africa’s (MEA) leisure and entertainment industry

As governments across the MEA region are investing heavily to develop world-class tourism and entertainment infrastructure as part of their economic diversification strategies, the leisure and entertainment industry is experiencing a period of boom in the post-pandemic era. Driving growth for the industry are family entertainment centres (FECs) and theme…

African Energy Chamber

  • Multimedia content

  • Images (1)
    • Driving Energy Development: African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 to Explore the Role of International Oil Companies (IOCs) in Africa
  • All (1)
Source: African Energy Chamber |

Driving Energy Development: African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 to Explore the Role of International Oil Companies (IOCs) in Africa

International oil companies are driving Africa’s energy growth through new discoveries, investments and collaborations, with this year’s African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies conference paving set to facilitate partnerships in the industry

International oil companies (IOCs) active across Africa’s energy sector are delivering on a promise to support economic growth, job creation, capacity building and knowledge sharing. Within the past month alone, energy major bp and its partner Harbour Energy started production at the second phase of the Raven development, offshore Egypt,…

Energy Capital & Power
Source: Energy Capital & Power |

Centrale Électrique du Congo (CEC) Joins the Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) 2025 as Gas Turbine Overhaul Nears Completion

The Congo Energy & Investment Forum taking place in Brazzaville next month will feature Gianmaria Pozzoli, Director General of state-owned Centrale Électrique du Congo, as a speaker

With maintenance nearing completion on one of the three turbines at the 484 MW gas-fired Centrale Électrique du Congo (CEC) power plant, the Republic of Congo’s state-owned electricity company is strengthening its role in driving electrification and industrial growth. In 2024, CEC achieved its highest production year, generating 2.39 TWh…

Energy Capital & Power

  • Multimedia content

  • Images (1)
    • South Africa’s South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) to Showcase Strategic Vision at Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025
  • All (1)
Source: Energy Capital & Power |

South Africa’s South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) to Showcase Strategic Vision at Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025

The IAE Forum in Paris will be a key stop in the NOC’s roadshow series, showcasing its vision and R95 billion in untapped oil and gas opportunities

South Africa’s newly established South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) will host an investor roadshow at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris this May, highlighting its strategic vision and the more than R95 billion in untapped market and investment opportunities in South Africa’s oil and gas sector.…

To Top