Eniola Oladele, Author at 1st Afrika

Hong Kong’s Property Market Poised for Gradual Recovery as Rate Cuts Boost Confidence and Demand

Eniola OladeleSeptember 19, 2024September 19, 2024

by Eniola OladeleSeptember 19, 2024September 19, 2024092

Hong Kong’s downtrodden property market is expected to enjoy a revival in sentiment after the first cut in borrowing costs in nearly five years. It may...

Cathay Pacific Airbus Fault Averted Major Incident: Investigations Underway

Eniola OladeleSeptember 19, 2024

by Eniola OladeleSeptember 19, 2024057

Cathay Pacific narrowly avoided a potentially catastrophic situation after a technical fault was discovered aboard one of its Airbus aircraft during a routine flight. The...

Africa ECONOMY International News

UN General Assembly Calls on Israel to End Occupation of Palestine: 124 Nations Vote in Favor

Eniola OladeleSeptember 19, 2024

by Eniola OladeleSeptember 19, 2024091

In a landmark decision on September 18, 2024, the UN General Assembly overwhelmingly passed a resolution demanding that Israel end its occupation of Palestinian territories....

Africa Aviation Transportation

Journey Through Middle-earth: Discovering the Real-World Locations That Inspired Tolkien’s Epic Fantasy

Eniola OladeleSeptember 19, 2024September 19, 2024

by Eniola OladeleSeptember 19, 2024September 19, 2024070

When J.R.R. Tolkien imagined the sweeping landscapes, deep forests, and grand mountains of Middle-earth, he created a world that has captivated readers and viewers for...

Europe POLITICS

Ukrainian Drone Strike Ignites Massive Fire in Russia Amid Escalating Tensions

Eniola OladeleSeptember 18, 2024

by Eniola OladeleSeptember 18, 2024059

Tensions between Ukraine and Russia have escalated further following a Ukrainian drone strike that sparked a large fire in a strategic industrial facility within Russia....

Africa Health LIFE & STYLE

Israel-Gaza Conflict Intensifies: 14 Dead, 450 Injured in New Lebanon Explosions

Eniola OladeleSeptember 18, 2024

by Eniola OladeleSeptember 18, 2024070

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza has escalated dramatically, with recent explosions in southern Lebanon claiming 14 lives and injuring more than 450 people....

Africa Education

South Africa’s New School Language Law Sparks Debate Over Implementation and Equity

Eniola OladeleSeptember 18, 2024

by Eniola OladeleSeptember 18, 20240103

South Africa’s new school language law, introduced recently, mandates that public schools must offer instruction in at least two languages, one of which must be...

Health International News

Tragic Incident: Prison Officer Suffocates to Death in Underground Tank

Eniola OladeleSeptember 18, 2024

by Eniola OladeleSeptember 18, 2024066

A prison officer has tragically suffocated to death in an underground tank connection in Torit on Tuesday. the deceased, identified as Lt Dominic Abraham, was...

Africa ECONOMY

Instagram Makes Teen Accounts Private as Pressure to Protect Minors Grows

Eniola OladeleSeptember 18, 2024September 18, 2024

by Eniola OladeleSeptember 18, 2024September 18, 2024062

Instagram has introduced a significant change to its platform by making teen accounts private by default as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the...

Africa TECHNOLOGY

Australia Arrests Dozens in Global Operation Targeting Criminals Using Encrypted App

Eniola OladeleSeptember 18, 2024September 18, 2024

by Eniola OladeleSeptember 18, 2024September 18, 2024047

Australian authorities have arrested dozens of individuals as part of a major international crackdown on criminal networks using an encrypted messaging app for illicit activities....

BUSINESS International News

Facebook’s Parent Company Meta Bans Russian State Media Networks

Eniola OladeleSeptember 18, 2024

by Eniola OladeleSeptember 18, 2024063

In a significant move aimed at curbing the influence of disinformation, Facebook’s parent company, Meta, has announced the removal of Russian state media networks from...

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY

Google Scores Rare Legal Victory as €1.49bn Antitrust Fine is Overturned

Eniola OladeleSeptember 18, 2024

by Eniola OladeleSeptember 18, 2024071

In a rare legal victory for Google, the tech giant has successfully overturned a €1.49 billion fine imposed by the European Union over antitrust charges....

Aviation Transportation

African Aviation Nears Full Recovery to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Eniola OladeleSeptember 18, 2024September 18, 2024

by Eniola OladeleSeptember 18, 2024September 18, 2024065

Africa’s aviation industry is on the cusp of a significant rebound, with air traffic across the continent steadily returning to pre-pandemic levels. Following the severe...

Aviation Transportation

Airbus Forecasts Africa’s Aviation Boom: 1,460 New Aircraft Needed by 2043

Eniola OladeleSeptember 18, 2024September 18, 2024

by Eniola OladeleSeptember 18, 2024September 18, 2024063

Airbus, one of the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers, has unveiled an optimistic forecast for Africa’s aviation sector, projecting a need for 1,460 new aircraft by...

ARTS & CULTURE International News LIFE & STYLE

Tito Jackson, Founding Member of the Jackson 5 and Brother of Michael Jackson, Dies at 70

Eniola OladeleSeptember 17, 2024September 17, 2024

by Eniola OladeleSeptember 17, 2024September 17, 2024088

Tito Jackson, the guitarist and founding member of the Jackson 5, passed away at the age of 70. His children shared the heartbreaking news on...

Africa International News

Military Training Camp in Mali’s Capital Under Attack: Army Reports Casualties

Eniola OladeleSeptember 17, 2024

by Eniola OladeleSeptember 17, 2024081

A military training camp in Mali’s capital, Bamako, has been targeted in a significant attack, according to reports from the Malian army. The assault, which...

BUSINESS ECONOMY

Kenyan Shilling Holds Firm Against US Dollar Amid Stable Foreign Reserves

Eniola OladeleSeptember 17, 2024September 17, 2024

by Eniola OladeleSeptember 17, 2024September 17, 2024089

The Kenyan shilling has remained stable against the US dollar, providing much-needed confidence to businesses and consumers amid global currency fluctuations. As of mid-September 2024,...

Africa BUSINESS

Poultry Prices in Egypt Surge by Nearly 15% Since Early September

Eniola OladeleSeptember 17, 2024September 19, 2024

by Eniola OladeleSeptember 17, 2024September 19, 20240119

Poultry prices in Egypt have spiked by almost 15% since the beginning of September, putting pressure on consumers and raising concerns about food security in...

Africa Health

Ethiopia Focuses on Health Crisis Management and Organizational Reform in Strategic Session

Eniola OladeleSeptember 17, 2024

by Eniola OladeleSeptember 17, 2024061

Ethiopia recently held a high-level strategic session aimed at strengthening the country’s response to ongoing health crises while addressing the need for comprehensive organizational reform...

BUSINESS ECONOMY

African Businesses Embrace Digital Transformation to Drive Post-Pandemic Growth

Eniola OladeleSeptember 17, 2024September 19, 2024

by Eniola OladeleSeptember 17, 2024September 19, 2024079

As the global economy continues to stabilize following the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, African businesses are increasingly turning to digital transformation as a...

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