The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) announced on Saturday that the Obiafu/Obrikom/Oben (OB3) gas pipeline is expected to be completed by August, 2024. Olufemi Soneye, NNPC Ltd’s chief corporate communications officer, shared this update in a statement. Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, made this announcement during an inspection […]
Nedbank’s latest campaign revolves around allowing customers to bank their time, and not just their money. This is based on the concept that time is more valuable than money. The campaign is initiated by a film shot by Greg Gray of Romance Films. The story depicts an elderly man looking back at his younger self […]
Over the past year, Opay experienced significant growth, mostly driven by a currency redesign that caused cash scarcity, prompting more Nigerians to turn to fintech apps like Moniepoint and Opay for transactions. According to the Nigerian Inter-Bank Settlement Scheme (NIBSS), annual digital payments reached N611 trillion by the end of 2023. With Opay’s user base […]
The directorate for Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) at Makerere University supported the medical team to jointly develop the Mak RTI mobile app launched on Friday at Makerere University Hospital in Kampala. The Android-based mobile application is aimed at promoting reproductive health awareness and access to treatment. The general public can access the service via […]
Prisca Magori, the Co-founder and CEO of Smart EFD (Electronic Fiscal Device) and Calvin Usiri, the Co-founder and CTO (Chief Technology Officer) of Ramani, have been named in the Africa Forbes 30 under 30 class of 2024. Prisca Magori, a petroleum engineer, driven by her passion for entrepreneurship, developed the module with her colleague, Hashim […]
Despite Rwanda’s abundance of renewable energy resources, the sluggish pace of development is attributed to capital costs and the grid’s low electricity prices. However, installations are gaining momentum driven by increasing energy prices and a growing enthusiasm for collaborative initiatives between companies and the public sector. Diplomatic entities, local authorities, and the private sector actively […]
Go Electric Ltd, an electrical and solar vehicle dealer, will introduce its newest models in Rwanda, marking a significant step forward in sustainable mobility. The company reaffirmed its commitment to providing affordable and environmentally friendly transportation options when it received a shipment of several units of its latest model, called UTU saloon automobiles. Known for […]
AngloGold Ashanti Uncovers High-Grade Gold In A Game-Changing Find In The US.he Obuasi mine in Ghana saw a positive recovery in Q4 2023, gaining momentum after a slowdown in Q3 2023. AngloGold Ashanti has significantly discovered additional gold, and the quality is notably higher. The precious metals miner generated $314 million (R6 billion) in cash […]
In order to expand the manufacturing of electric buses and motorbikes, Kenyan EV startup Roam has raised $24 million in a Series A round, with the International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) of the United States pledging up to $10 million in loans. The round was led by Equator, an Africa-focused climate innovation venture capital firm, […]
South Africa airways commemorates 90 years of resilience and excellence since its establishment on February 1, 1934, making it one of Africa’s oldest and most enduring airlines. Globally celebrated at its destinations, South African Airways marked the occasion with a movie reception and get-together for top travel agents at its Lagos office in Nigeria. In […]
