Eniola Oladele, Author at 1st Afrika

Mount Kenya University Lecturer Collapses, Dies While Attending Virtual Court Session

Eniola OladeleNovember 27, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 27, 20240143

A lecturer from Mount Kenya University (MKU) tragically passed away while attending a virtual court session in his office. The academic, who was reportedly engaged...

Drought in Somalia is forcing thousands of climate refugees to Kenya’s Dadaab Refugee Camp

Eniola OladeleNovember 27, 2024November 27, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 27, 2024November 27, 2024074

In the documentary Radio Dadaab, produced by the Environmental Justice Foundation(EJF), Fardowsa Sirat Gele remarked, Back in 1991, during the civil war in Somalia, these people were...

Africa International News

Botswana Diamonds Secures Environmental Approval for Kalahari Drilling

Eniola OladeleNovember 27, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 27, 2024094

Botswana Diamonds plc has received environmental clearance to initiate drilling operations on its newly discovered anomalies in the Kalahari Desert, a critical step in advancing...

Africa ECONOMY STOCK MARKET

Goldman Sachs Predicts Sharp Decline in South Africa’s Inflation and Interest Rate Cuts by 2025

Eniola OladeleNovember 27, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 27, 20240176

Goldman Sachs has expressed optimism regarding South Africa’s economic outlook, forecasting significant improvements in inflation and interest rates by 2025. The bank anticipates a notable...

Africa ECONOMY

S&P Global Upgrades Eskom’s Credit Rating Amid Government Support

Eniola OladeleNovember 27, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 27, 20240136

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd., South Africa’s state-owned power utility, has received a notable credit rating upgrade from S&P Global Ratings. The rating was elevated from...

Aviation Transportation

British Airways Adds Three New Italian Routes for Summer 2025

Eniola OladeleNovember 27, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 27, 2024088

British Airways is set to enhance its Italian travel offerings by introducing three new routes for summer 2025, further solidifying its position as a leading...

BUSINESS ECONOMY

Trade Minister Intervenes to Challenge Vodacom-Remgro Deal Block

Eniola OladeleNovember 27, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 27, 20240122

South Africa’s Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition is reportedly exploring options to overturn the Competition Tribunal’s decision to block Vodacom’s acquisition of a significant...

Aviation Transportation

Cathay Pacific Gears Up for Hong Kong’s New Three-Runway System Launch

Eniola OladeleNovember 27, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 27, 20240103

ong Kong International Airport stands on the cusp of a transformative moment as it prepares to introduce its Three-Runway System. Once commissioned, it will herald...

Aviation Transportation

Wizz Air Celebrates 100 Million Passengers Milestone in UK Network

Eniola OladeleNovember 27, 2024November 27, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 27, 2024November 27, 2024076

Wizz Air has achieved a significant milestone by transporting 100 million passengers through its United Kingdom network. This achievement underscores the carrier’s remarkable journey and...

Africa International News

UN Experts Emphasize Need for Support in South Sudan’s Transitional Justice to Achieve Lasting Peace Following Ethiopia Mission

Eniola OladeleNovember 26, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 26, 2024091

The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has called on the African Union (AU) and the international community to intensify their support...

Africa International News

Sudan’s Revolutionary Democratic Current Calls for United Front Against Ongoing War

Eniola OladeleNovember 26, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 26, 20240106

November 25, 2024 (NAIROBI) – Sudan’s SPLM’s – Revolutionary Democratic Current, led by Yasir Arman, called on Saturday for a broad civilian front against the...

Africa TECHNOLOGY

Nuclear Science, Technology and Applications and the Technical Cooperation Programme

Eniola OladeleNovember 26, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 26, 2024085

Nuclear science and technology have significantly impacted various aspects of human life, ranging from healthcare advancements to industrial processes. Global platforms such as the IAEA...

Africa International News

Ugandan forces demand apology to return seized South Sudan cattle

Eniola OladeleNovember 26, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 26, 20240110

Tensions have risen between Uganda and South Sudan after Ugandan forces reportedly seized a herd of cattle from South Sudanese herders, demanding an official apology...

Africa Tourism

Two Britons Reported Missing After Tourist Yacht Sinks Off Egyptian Coast

Eniola OladeleNovember 26, 2024November 26, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 26, 2024November 26, 2024096

Authorities in Egypt are conducting an extensive search operation after a tourist yacht sank off the country’s Red Sea coast, leaving two British nationals unaccounted...

BUSINESS ECONOMY

Egypt Launches $500 Million Sustainability Bond to Drive Climate Finance and Support MSMEs

Eniola OladeleNovember 26, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 26, 20240135

Arab African International Bank (AAIB) today issued a $500 million sustainability bond, with investments from IFC, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and British...

Africa POLITICS

Expert Warns Trump’s Proposed Tariffs Could Strain Canada-U.S. Trade Relations

Eniola OladeleNovember 26, 2024November 26, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 26, 2024November 26, 20240117

Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent proposal to implement new tariffs on imports has raised concerns among trade experts, especially regarding its potential impact on...

Aviation Transportation

American Airlines Flight Diverted to Jacksonville After Turbulence Injures Passenger

Eniola OladeleNovember 26, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 26, 2024093

An American Airlines flight bound for Miami was forced to make an emergency landing in São Paulo on Saturday, 24 November 2024. The diversion was...

Aviation Transportation

Air Canada Recognized as World’s Leading Airline to North America

Eniola OladeleNovember 26, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 26, 20240112

Air Canada has been named the World’s Leading Airline to North America at the World Travel Awards.The global ceremony in Madeira, Portugal, celebrated the airline’s outstanding commitment to...

Aviation Transportation

Emirates to Introduce A350 Aircraft on Edinburgh Route in 2024

Eniola OladeleNovember 26, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 26, 20240101

Emirates has announced plans to deploy its Airbus A350 aircraft on flights to Edinburgh starting in 2024. This move is part of the airline’s broader...

Africa RELIGION

Mozambique Shuts Down Three Mosques Amid Escalating Security Concerns Following Deadly Attacks

Eniola OladeleNovember 26, 2024November 26, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 26, 2024November 26, 20240155

The government of Mozambique has ordered the closure of three mosques in the northern city of Pemba after deadly attacks which it blames on Muslim...

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