Eniola Oladele, Author at 1st Afrika

Mokgweetsi Masisi Defies IMF Recommendations, Continues High Spending Ahead of Elections

Eniola OladeleOctober 29, 2024

by Eniola OladeleOctober 29, 2024064

In a bold pre-election move, Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi has maintained significant spending on domestic initiatives despite advice from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) urging...

Changi Airport: Strong Q3 Performance Driven by Robust North Asia Demand

Eniola OladeleOctober 29, 2024

by Eniola OladeleOctober 29, 2024068

Singapore’s Changi Airport has enjoyed a strong performance in the third quarter of 2024, amid pent-up regional traffic movements in the North Asia sector. The...

Africa Agriculture International News

Agricultural Experts Push to Enhance Smallholder Farmers’ Production

Eniola OladeleOctober 28, 2024October 28, 2024

by Eniola OladeleOctober 28, 2024October 28, 20240100

Agricultural experts are increasingly focusing on enhancing the productivity of smallholder farmers, who form the backbone of agricultural production in many developing regions. These farmers,...

Africa International News

Sudan: UN Coordinator Condemns Escalating Violence in Al Jazirah Region

Eniola OladeleOctober 28, 2024

by Eniola OladeleOctober 28, 2024065

The United Nations’ humanitarian coordinator for Sudan has expressed grave concern over the intensifying violence in Sudan’s Al Jazirah state, where clashes have led to...

Africa ECONOMY

Rising Tensions Signal Potential for New Conflict in Africa

Eniola OladeleOctober 28, 2024

by Eniola OladeleOctober 28, 2024073

In recent months, growing tensions across parts of Africa have sparked concerns about the potential for new conflicts in a region already dealing with significant...

Africa POLITICS

Kamala Harris’ Strategy for Unity Against Dark Gothic MAGA Extremes: A Vision of Inclusive Democracy and Resilience

Eniola OladeleOctober 28, 2024

by Eniola OladeleOctober 28, 2024060

The dark gothic MAGA movement represents a unique faction within American politics, combining an intense disillusionment with mainstream ideologies and a dystopian view of the...

Africa BUSINESS

Oil Falls After Israeli Strike on Iran Bypasses Nuclear Targets

Eniola OladeleOctober 28, 2024

by Eniola OladeleOctober 28, 2024050

Singapore The yen hit a three-month low on Monday as Japan’s ruling party lost its parliamentary majority, while oil tumbled after Israel’s weekend strike on...

Aviation Transportation

Air New Zealand Resumes Auckland-Hobart Services

Eniola OladeleOctober 28, 2024

by Eniola OladeleOctober 28, 2024073

Direct flights between Auckland and Hobart have resumed operations, with Air New Zealand’s first seasonal service of the summer touching down in Tasmania this Sunday....

Africa POLITICS

Presidency Challenges Schreiber for Taking Credit for SA-Ukraine Visa-Free Travel Deal

Eniola OladeleOctober 28, 2024

by Eniola OladeleOctober 28, 2024060

On Sunday Schreiber announced In my capacity as minister of home affairs representing the Republic of South Africa, I have signed a historic agreement granting...

Africa Aviation BUSINESS

Aviation Contributes $37bn to Dubai’s Economy Report

Eniola OladeleOctober 28, 2024

by Eniola OladeleOctober 28, 2024055

The aviation sector supported 27% of Dubai’s GDP in 2023, with an economic contribution of AED 137 billion (USD 37.3 billion) which is set to...

Aviation Transportation

SWISS Completes Successful Autumn Holiday Period Despite Weather Challenges

Eniola OladeleOctober 28, 2024

by Eniola OladeleOctober 28, 2024062

SWISS demonstrated resilient operations during the bustling autumn holiday period, successfully transporting over 1.3 million passengers to their destinations. This impressive figure represents an increase...

Aviation Transportation

End of an Era: Qantas Operates Final Flight with Boeing 717

Eniola OladeleOctober 28, 2024

by Eniola OladeleOctober 28, 2024073

The last Boeing 717 in QantasLink’s fleet completed its final passenger service on October 26, 2024. The flight closes a significant chapter in Australian aviation...

Africa SPORTS

Back in Style: Wood & Haaland Lead Resurgence of Traditional Strikers in Modern Football

Eniola OladeleOctober 26, 2024

by Eniola OladeleOctober 26, 2024062

Erling Haaland and Chris Wood are embodying a surprising resurgence of the traditional center-forward in the modern game, where speed, tactical versatility, and positional fluidity...

Africa Entertainment

Gospel Artist Sets Out to Break Guinness World Record with 200-Hour Worship Marathon

Eniola OladeleOctober 26, 2024

by Eniola OladeleOctober 26, 2024090

In a remarkable display of faith and endurance, gospel artist and worship leader, Somtochukwu Nsofor aka Essemm has embarked on a mission to break the Guinness...

Africa Entertainment

MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs) 2024: Celebrating Africa’s Musical Talent and Influence

Eniola OladeleOctober 26, 2024

by Eniola OladeleOctober 26, 20240102

The MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs) 2024 has unveiled its list of nominees, spotlighting Africa’s diverse music scene and rising stars from across the continent....

Africa Entertainment

Film Africa 2024: Celebrating African Cinema and Cultural Repatriation

Eniola OladeleOctober 26, 2024

by Eniola OladeleOctober 26, 2024051

Film Africa, one of Europe’s largest showcases of African cinema, is making waves this year with its 2024 edition held in London from October 25...

Africa BUSINESS

Business Brief: Mondi Shutters Fire-Hit Bulgarian Mill; Mercedes Sees Profit Plunge

Eniola OladeleOctober 25, 2024October 25, 2024

by Eniola OladeleOctober 25, 2024October 25, 2024070

In two major i industry developments, Mondi Group and Mercedes-Benz are facing challenges that could influence their operational outlook and market positions. Mondi Group, a...

Africa Entertainment

Cuppy Announced as UN’s Official Go-to DJ – Fans Urge: ‘Use Your Office to Speak on Nigeria’s Issues’

Eniola OladeleOctober 25, 2024

by Eniola OladeleOctober 25, 2024049

International DJ and philanthropist Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, widely known as Cuppy, recently announced her latest achievement: being named the official DJ for the United Nations...

Aviation Tourism Transportation

Korean Air B787-9 Sustains Damage From Birdstrike in Da Nang

Eniola OladeleOctober 25, 2024

by Eniola OladeleOctober 25, 2024051

A Korean Air Boeing 787-9 arriving from Seoul, South Korea sustained damage as a result of a bird strike on approach to Da Nang Vietnam....

Aviation Transportation

China Southern B787-9 Sustains Structural Damage During Hard Landing in Guangzhou

Eniola OladeleOctober 25, 2024

by Eniola OladeleOctober 25, 2024072

A China Southern Airlines 787-9 sustained structural damage during a hard landing at Guangzhou, China on 21 October 2024. China Southern Airlines flight CZ3534, operated...

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