Eniola Oladele, Author at 1st Afrika

Aid Ship from Türkiye and Kuwait Arrives in Conflict-Torn Sudan to Deliver Critical Relief

Eniola OladeleOctober 3, 2024

by Eniola OladeleOctober 3, 20240121

A humanitarian aid ship from Türkiye and Kuwait has arrived in conflict-stricken Sudan, carrying much-needed supplies to help ease the suffering of civilians caught in...

Ethiopia’s Central Bank Grants Operational Licenses to Five Non-Bank Forex Bureaus

Eniola OladeleOctober 3, 2024October 3, 2024

by Eniola OladeleOctober 3, 2024October 3, 20240131

In a move aimed at improving foreign exchange accessibility, Ethiopia’s Central Bank has granted operational licenses to five non-bank foreign exchange (forex) bureaus. This decision...

Africa Health

Tragic Fire Incident Claims Life of 2-Year-Old Boy in Kamukunji, Nairobi

Eniola OladeleOctober 3, 2024

by Eniola OladeleOctober 3, 20240126

A devastating fire incident in Kamukunji, Nairobi, has tragically claimed the life of a 2-year-old boy, sending shockwaves through the local community. The incident, which...

Aviation Transportation

Travellers to Enjoy Stunning Nairobi Scenery in New Airport Plan

Eniola OladeleOctober 3, 2024October 3, 2024

by Eniola OladeleOctober 3, 2024October 3, 20240119

Africa is like Australia in that you can fly for over four hours and not see anything, so after the constant buzz and cosmopolitan feel...

Africa International News

US Imposes Travel Ban on Four Senior Ugandan Police Officials Over Human Rights Violations

Eniola OladeleOctober 3, 2024

by Eniola OladeleOctober 3, 20240118

In a significant diplomatic move, the United States government has imposed travel bans on four senior Ugandan police officials, barring them from entering the country....

Africa ECONOMY

South African Rand Retreats After Recent Rally

Eniola OladeleOctober 2, 2024October 2, 2024

by Eniola OladeleOctober 2, 2024October 2, 20240134

The South African rand faced renewed pressure on October 1, retreating after a two-week rally that had seen it strengthen amid improving investor sentiment. The...

Africa BUSINESS

Oil Prices Steady Amid Middle East Tensions

Eniola OladeleOctober 2, 2024October 2, 2024

by Eniola OladeleOctober 2, 2024October 2, 20240119

Oil prices remained stable on October 1, as market forces balanced between concerns over escalating tensions in the Middle East and global supply prospects. While...

Africa STOCK MARKET

Global Markets React to Hawkish U.S. Federal Reserve Stance

Eniola OladeleOctober 2, 2024

by Eniola OladeleOctober 2, 20240132

Global markets experienced significant fluctuations on October 1 as investors responded to hawkish comments from U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Powell’s statements, which signaled...

Africa POLITICS

The Rise and Fall of Rigathi Gachagua: Kenya’s Outspoken Deputy President Faces Impeachment

Eniola OladeleOctober 2, 2024

by Eniola OladeleOctober 2, 20240151

Rigathi Gachagua, Kenya’s embattled Deputy President, once hailed himself as a truthful man, attributing his political success to his willingness to speak truth to power....

Africa International News

Tragedy at Sea: Dozens Dead, 61 Missing as Two Boats Sink Off Djibouti

Eniola OladeleOctober 2, 2024October 2, 2024

by Eniola OladeleOctober 2, 2024October 2, 20240116

In a devastating maritime disaster, two boats carrying dozens of people sank off the coast of Djibouti, leaving at least 27 dead and 61 missing....

Aviation Transportation

Kenya Airways Unveils Water Bottling Plant and Innovative Plastic-to-Diesel Conversion Project

Eniola OladeleOctober 1, 2024October 1, 2024

by Eniola OladeleOctober 1, 2024October 1, 20240133

Kenya Airways Unveils Water Bottli Kenya Airways has launched two groundbreaking sustainability initiatives aimed at reducing plastic waste and promoting environmental conservation. The airline has...

Africa ECONOMY

Kenyan Farmers Turn to Camels as Climate-Resilient Livestock Amid Severe Drought

Eniola OladeleOctober 1, 2024

by Eniola OladeleOctober 1, 20240132

In response to persistent drought conditions that have ravaged much of Kenya, farmers in the arid and semi-arid regions are increasingly turning to camels as...

Africa SPORTS

Orlando Pirates Eye Historic Third Consecutive MTN8 Title Victory

Eniola OladeleOctober 1, 2024

by Eniola OladeleOctober 1, 20240167

Johannesburg, South African football giants Orlando Pirates are on the brink of making history as they gear up for the final of the prestigious MTN8...

Africa ECONOMY

Tanzania Launches Groundbreaking Domestic Gold-Buying Program to Bolster National Reserves

Eniola OladeleOctober 1, 2024

by Eniola OladeleOctober 1, 20240186

Dodoma, Tanzania In a bid to strengthen its financial standing and expand its national reserves, Tanzania has officially launched a new domestic gold-buying program. The...

Africa ECONOMY

Ethiopia Launches $3.4 Billion IMF-Backed Economic Reform

Eniola OladeleOctober 1, 2024

by Eniola OladeleOctober 1, 20240149

Ethiopia has embarked on a daring economic journey, supported by a $3.4 billion Extended Credit Facility from the International Monetary Fund. The four-year program, initiated...

Africa TECHNOLOGY

Assessment of Solar Energy Potential for Bahir Dar City, Ethiopia: Unlocking Renewable Opportunities

Eniola OladeleOctober 1, 2024October 1, 2024

by Eniola OladeleOctober 1, 2024October 1, 20240150

Bahir Dar, located in the northwestern part of Ethiopia, offers significant potential for solar energy due to its favorable geographic and climatic conditions. Situated close...

Africa Aviation Health

Kenya Airport Whistleblower Fears for His Life After Exposing Corruption

Eniola OladeleOctober 1, 2024

by Eniola OladeleOctober 1, 2024096

The documents Amenya shared online in July revealed that the Adani Group, owned by India’s richest man, Gautam Adani, had been in months-long talks to...

Africa BUSINESS

Zimbabwe: Market Rejects ZWG As Central Bank Governor Defends Devaluation of New Currency

Eniola OladeleOctober 1, 2024

by Eniola OladeleOctober 1, 20240149

In a dramatic turn of events, Zimbabwe’s financial markets have rejected the Zimbabwean Gold-backed Dollar (ZWG) just months after its introduction. The ZWG, which was...

Africa ARTS & CULTURE

Nigeria at 64: A Journey of Resilience, Growth, and Unfulfilled Potential

Eniola OladeleOctober 1, 2024October 1, 2024

by Eniola OladeleOctober 1, 2024October 1, 20240181

October 1, 2024, marks 64 years since Nigeria gained independence from British colonial rule. It is a day of reflection and celebration, but also one...

Africa Entertainment

House of Representatives Summons EFCC Chairman, Influencer VeryDarkMan, and Bobrisky Over Bribery Allegations

Eniola OladeleSeptember 30, 2024September 30, 2024

by Eniola OladeleSeptember 30, 2024September 30, 20240127

In an unprecedented move, the House of Representatives has summoned Abdulrasheed Bawa, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), along with popular...

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