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Nigeria Leads Africa as Top Upstream Investment Destination: The African Energy Chamber (AEC) Applauds Government’s Policy Reforms

The African Energy Chamber commends Nigeria for its dedication to simplifying policies and facilitating market growth for global oil and gas investors in the country's energy sector

Nigeria ranks as Africa’s leading destination for upstream oil and gas investment in 2024, research from market intelligence firm Wood Mackenzie shows. The country accounted for three out of four Final Investment Decisions (FIDs) announced by global oil and gas majors, totaling $13.5 billion. The FIDs announced within the Nigerian…

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Genesis Energy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to Discuss Energy Expansion at Congo Energy & Investment Forum

Akinwole Omoboriowo II will discuss Genesis Energy's plan to deliver 10.5 GW of power across Africa, highlighting how Nigeria's power sector experience can inform the development of the Republic of Congo's domestic energy grid and gas export potential

Akinwole Omoboriowo II, CEO of Genesis Energy, will speak at the Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) in Brazzaville this March, where he will discuss the company’s plans to deliver 10.5 GW of power across Africa, with a focus on energy initiatives that align with the Republic of Congo's energy…

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African Development Bank, PowerGen, and Partners Launch Transformative Renewable Energy Platform to Scale Clean Energy Access Across the Continent

With funding secured, PowerGen is well-positioned to serve the energy needs of more than 68,000 households and reduce the cost of power for 7,000 businesses

PowerGen Renewable Energy (PowerGen) has partnered with leading international investors to establish a scalable, distributed renewable energy platform targeting the deployment of 120 MW of renewable power, including battery energy storage solutions across Africa. The platform is a collaboration between PowerGen and the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), the Danish…

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    • L-R: Li Zhenyu, President of CNCEC, Joseph Tegbe, the Director General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership and Mr. Sheikh Mohamed Bayorh, President, Alpha Grip Management Company (AGMC) at the formal partnership signing ceremony for the development, finance and construction of the $20 Billion USD Ogidigben Gas Revolution Industrial Park (GRIP) Project in Delta State, Nigeria between AGMC and CNCEC at the CNCEC Headquarters, Beijing, China
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Alpha GRIP Management Company attracts multi billion dollar investment/finance for the $20 Billion USD Ogidigben Gas Revolution Industrial Park Project

The $20bn Ogidigben Gas project will host power plants, fertilizer, petrochemical, aluminum smelters, LNG, and methanol plants amongst others

On January 15, Li Zhenyu, President of China National Chemical Engineering International Corporation Ltd., warmly welcomed at CNCEC headquarters Hon. Joseph Tegbe, the Director General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership and Mr. Sheikh Mohamed Bayorh, President, Alpha Grip Management Company (AGMC) (www.AlphaGroupUAE.com), a subsidiary of Alpha Group UAE along with…

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United States (U.S.) Donates New Office Space to National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Boosts Nigeria’s Counter Narcotics Efforts

Through training in intelligence, evidence collection, management, and tactical skills, including equipment donation, the U.S. Mission continues to deepen its cooperation with the NDLEA

The United States Government, through the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), has donated an office space to the Nigerian National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Lagos. Acting U.S. Consul General JoEllen Gorg formally handed over the keys to the new office space to…

Source: U.S. Department of State |

Deputy Secretary Campbell’s Call with Nigerian Foreign Minister Tuggar

The meeting underscored the robust and enduring partnership between the United States and Nigeria

Deputy Secretary of State Kurt M. Campbell spoke with Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar today.  The meeting underscored the robust and enduring partnership between the United States and Nigeria. The Deputy Secretary and Foreign Minister discussed several key areas of mutual interest and strategic importance, including the return of forfeited assets, recent landmark technology and energy sector collaboration, and efforts to address transnational crime.

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Nigeria: Boko Haram must end vicious killing spree

Boko Haram must be held to account for its years of atrocities, including war crimes

Responding to the killing of more than 40 civilians by Boko Haram during an attack on farming communities in Borno state north-east Nigeria on 12 January, Isa Sanusi, Director of Amnesty International Nigeria, said: “Amnesty International strongly condemns the executions of these civilians which, once again, shows Boko Haram’s utter…

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RegTech Africa Conference and Awards 2025: Unlocking Africa’s Cross-Border Payments, Trade, and Investment Opportunities through Public-Private Partnerships

This year’s event promises to ignite actionable dialogue, foster groundbreaking partnerships, and showcase cutting-edge solutions for Africa’s growth

The global spotlight will turn to Africa on May 22-23, 2025, as the RegTech Africa Conference and Awards (https://RegTechAfrica.com) convenes at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria, to explore the transformative power of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in reshaping the continent’s economic future. Under the theme “Unlocking Africa’s Cross-Border Payments, Trade, and…

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Unveiling Excellence: Affluenz Magazine Showcases Chidinma Sofia Ikegwuonu's C2 Global Beauty Empire

Culled from the latest issue of the Affluenz Magazine, the Chidinma Sofia Ikegwuonu's Inspiring Journey with C2 Global Beauty

It is often said that women possess a unique sensibility when it comes to appreciating beauty, a notion that Chidinma Sofia IKEGWUONU, founder and CEO of C2 Global, can certainly affirm. Beyond her keen aesthetic sensibility, Chidinma has an astute eye for identifying market gaps that present opportunities for sustainable…

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Wang Yi to Visit Namibia, the Republic of the Congo, Chad and Nigeria

This will be the 35th consecutive year that Chinese foreign minister visits Africa on the first overseas trip at the start of the year

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning announces: Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi will visit Namibia, the Republic of the Congo, Chad and Nigeria from January 5 to 11 at the invitation of these countries. This will be the 35th…