Eniola Oladele, Author at 1st Afrika

DA Leaders to Meet Following Bruising Defeat Over Budget: Strategy Session to Address Fallout and Future Plans

Eniola OladeleMarch 12, 2025

by Eniola OladeleMarch 12, 2025031

In the wake of a significant defeat over the proposed national budget, the Democratic Alliance (DA) leadership has called for an urgent meeting to reassess...

SAS to Resume Flight Services to Beirut, Reconnecting Lebanon with Global Travel Network

Eniola OladeleMarch 12, 2025

by Eniola OladeleMarch 12, 2025034

In a significant move that is set to strengthen global connectivity, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has announced that it will resume flight services to Beirut,...

Aviation Transportation

GetJet Airlines Announces Leadership Shift with Appointment of New CEO

Eniola OladeleMarch 12, 2025

by Eniola OladeleMarch 12, 2025043

GetJet Airlines, a prominent player in the global aviation industry, has officially announced a significant leadership change, with the appointment of a new Chief Executive...

Aviation ECONOMY

Aviation Coalition Urges Trump Administration to Address Critical Supply Chain Issues to Safeguard Industry Recovery

Eniola OladeleMarch 12, 2025

by Eniola OladeleMarch 12, 2025025

A broad coalition of aviation industry leaders, including airline executives, manufacturers, and service providers, is calling on the Trump administration to take swift and decisive...

Africa ECONOMY

Ethiopia to Purchase 6 Cargo Ships to Expand Trade Fleet and Boost Maritime Trade with Somalia

Eniola OladeleMarch 12, 2025

by Eniola OladeleMarch 12, 2025039

In a strategic move to enhance its maritime trade capabilities, Ethiopia has announced plans to purchase six new cargo ships as part of its ongoing...

Africa ECONOMY

Senegal’s Dollar Bonds Drop After S&P and Moody’s Downgrades, Raising Concerns Over Debt Sustainability

Eniola OladeleMarch 12, 2025

by Eniola OladeleMarch 12, 2025038

Senegal’s dollar-denominated bonds have experienced a sharp decline following recent credit rating downgrades by two of the world’s most prominent credit rating agencies, Standard &...

Africa International News

Russia Sanctions Stall Ghana’s Air Force Fleet Upgrade, Delaying Modernization Plans

Eniola OladeleMarch 12, 2025

by Eniola OladeleMarch 12, 2025045

Ghana’s ambitious plans to modernize its Air Force fleet have been significantly delayed due to ongoing sanctions against Russia, a key supplier of military equipment...

Africa BUSINESS

Standard Bank targets 10% East Africa retail share as corporate growth stalls

Eniola OladeleMarch 12, 2025

by Eniola OladeleMarch 12, 2025040

East Africa’s retail banking market has seen impressive growth in recent years, driven by rising incomes, urbanization, and an increasing number of individuals entering the...

BUSINESS Women's World

Women in Business: Jane Karuku Leading the Charge at East African Breweries

Eniola OladeleMarch 12, 2025

by Eniola OladeleMarch 12, 2025037

Jane Karuku, the Managing Director of East African Breweries Limited (EABL), is a trailblazer in the corporate world, reshaping the landscape of business leadership in...

Africa POLITICS

South African Police Chief Investigates Corruption Among Officials and Politicians

Eniola OladeleMarch 12, 2025

by Eniola OladeleMarch 12, 2025041

In a bold move, the South African Police Chief, General Mthandeni Nkosi, has launched an extensive probe into alleged corruption involving government officials and prominent...

Africa International News

Leaked Payroll Exposes How Nairobi-Based Ghost Workers Earn from Isiolo County

Eniola OladeleMarch 12, 2025

by Eniola OladeleMarch 12, 2025035

A recent leak of Isiolo County’s payroll records has revealed a disturbing pattern of ghost workers individuals who do not actually work for the county...

Aviation Transportation

airBaltic Launches Major Recruitment Drive to Support Expansion Plans

Eniola OladeleMarch 12, 2025

by Eniola OladeleMarch 12, 2025036

airBaltic, the national carrier of Latvia, has unveiled an ambitious recruitment campaign to support its growing operations and expansion plans. As the airline looks to...

Aviation Transportation

Qatar Airways Increases Flight Frequencies to Meet Growing Demand for Global Travel

Eniola OladeleMarch 12, 2025

by Eniola OladeleMarch 12, 2025039

Qatar Airways has announced an expansion of its flight schedules, increasing the frequency of its flights across key global routes in response to rising demand...

Aviation Transportation

British Airways Ranked Among the Top Five Most Punctual Airlines, According to Cirium’s Latest Report

Eniola OladeleMarch 12, 2025

by Eniola OladeleMarch 12, 2025034

British Airways has been recognized for its impressive on-time performance, securing a spot among the top five most punctual airlines globally, as revealed in the...

Africa International News

Trump, VP Vance, and Elon Musk Frustrated as Constitution Blocks Their Unlawful Plans

Eniola OladeleMarch 11, 2025

by Eniola OladeleMarch 11, 2025041

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Africa International News

Gigiri: Police Officer Shoots Colleague Dead, Injures Another After Bar Altercation

Eniola OladeleMarch 11, 2025

by Eniola OladeleMarch 11, 2025035

In a tragic incident that unfolded in Gigiri, Nairobi, a police officer fatally shot a fellow colleague and injured another following an altercation at a...

Aviation BUSINESS

Kenya Airways Announces Plan to Repay $150 Million to Treasury by Mid-2025 Amid Ongoing Debt Restructuring Efforts

Eniola OladeleMarch 11, 2025

by Eniola OladeleMarch 11, 2025058

Kenya Airways, the national carrier of Kenya, has unveiled plans to repay a $150 million debt to the Kenyan Treasury by mid-2025. The repayment is...

Africa Agriculture

Charlene Ruto Advocates for Greater Youth Involvement in Agriculture During Visit to Uganda’s Abja Farms

Eniola OladeleMarch 11, 2025

by Eniola OladeleMarch 11, 2025047

Charlene Ruto, the daughter of Kenyan President William Ruto, has called for greater youth participation in agriculture during her recent visit to Uganda’s renowned Abja...

Africa ECONOMY

MK Party Issues Stark Warning Against VAT Hike, Threatens National Disruption

Eniola OladeleMarch 11, 2025

by Eniola OladeleMarch 11, 2025053

The political climate in South Africa has heated up after the MK Party, a prominent political group with strong roots in the country’s anti-apartheid history,...

Africa POLITICS

South Sudan’s President Dismisses Three Ministers in Significant Government Reshuffle

Eniola OladeleMarch 11, 2025

by Eniola OladeleMarch 11, 2025053

In a surprise move, South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has dismissed three key ministers from his cabinet, marking the latest in a series of high-profile...

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