Aliko Dangote has struck a deal with Honeywell to produce plastics and detergent ingredients at his Lekki refinery, cutting Nigeria’s dependence on imports.
Ikeoluwa Juliana Ogungbangbe
Ikeoluwa Juliana Ogungbangbe
Ikeoluwa Ogungbangbe, with her four-year tenure as a writer, fervently champions early leadership ideals. Her flagship program, "From Seed to Sequoia Initiative," is a testament to her commitment, where she mentors secondary school students, helping shape their futures. Ikeoluwa emphasizes the transformative power of human connections. She strongly asserts that genuine, authentic friendships and relationships are the foundational pillars that drive individual and collective success. Guiding young minds, she believes in laying down roots of integrity, passion, and resilience.
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Energy leaders meeting in Nairobi have called for urgent action to close Africa’s electricity gap, pointing to Kenya as the continent’s leading renewable energy model.
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The Iran war is pushing African nations to accelerate renewable energy investments and reduce dependence on imported oil and gas, the AVCA CEO says.
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Nigeria’s Finance Minister Warns US-Israel-Iran Conflict Is Fueling Energy Shocks and Inflation
Nigeria’s finance minister says the US-Israel-Iran conflict has triggered major energy shocks, pushing petrol prices up over 50% and squeezing household budgets.
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Technip Energies has secured contracts across Gabon, Vietnam and Louisiana, deepening its reach in LNG, cleaner fuels and petrochemicals across three continents.
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Private capital investment in Africa grew 8% last year, making it the only region globally to record deal growth amid a broadening shift to clean energy.
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Petrobras Acquires 75% Stake in São Tomé’s Offshore Block 3, Strengthening Africa Push
Petrobras has agreed to buy a 75% working interest in São Tomé and PrÃncipe’s offshore Block 3, taking operatorship from Oranto Petroleum.
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South Africa’s fuel industry is rerouting imports away from the Arabian Gulf, securing April-to-June shipments from West Africa, the Atlantic Basin and Asia.
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The Iran war’s energy shock is pushing Asia and Africa to expand nuclear power, with governments fast-tracking reactor plans across both continents.
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President William Ruto defended Kenya’s high fuel prices at a Karen church service, saying Kenya is a middle-income country unlike its less-developed neighbors.