Eniola Oladele, Author at 1st Afrika

How Data Journalism is Transforming Africa’s Media Landscape

Eniola OladeleNovember 22, 2024November 22, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 22, 2024November 22, 20240121

In early 2024, the Nairobi-based data studio Odipo Dev partnered with the data journalism collective Africa Data Hub to understand an ongoing epidemic of femicides inside Kenya. For the...

All Nippon Airways to Begin Operations at New York JFK’s New Terminal 6

Eniola OladeleNovember 22, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 22, 20240101

All Nippon Airways (ANA) will soon call New York JFK International Airport’s cutting-edge Terminal 6 (T6) home. The Tokyo-based airline will be among the first...

Aviation Transportation

flynas Strengthens Egyptian Network with New Cairo Route Launch

Eniola OladeleNovember 22, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 22, 2024082

flynas, the Middle East’s major low-cost carrier, is significantly expanding its Egyptian routes with new direct flights between Madinah and Cairo. This marks a further...

Aviation Transportation

Queen Alia Airport Sustains Operations Despite Regional Tensions

Eniola OladeleNovember 22, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 22, 20240102

Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA), Jordan’s primary aviation hub, faces temporary headwinds amid regional tensions while maintaining its position as a crucial economic driver...

Africa SPORTS

American Legend Calls for Tough Changes to Revive Team USA Men’s Relay Success

Eniola OladeleNovember 22, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 22, 20240134

The United States men’s relay team, once the epitome of global dominance in athletics, has faced mounting challenges in recent years. Despite their rich history,...

BUSINESS International News

Gaza War Boycott Forces Starbucks Closures in Malaysia

Eniola OladeleNovember 22, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 22, 20240106

Starbucks’ Malaysian branch has faced substantial sales declines amid ongoing boycotts by pro-Palestine supporters in the country, according to Malaysia’s largest bank. Maybank has warned that...

Africa POLITICS

Gunfire Erupts at Former South Sudan Spy Chief’s Residence

Eniola OladeleNovember 22, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 22, 2024097

Gunfire broke out on Thursday at the home of South Sudan’s powerful yet recently sacked intelligence chief Akol Koor, a military source said, with the UN...

Africa BUSINESS

Nigeria Markets New Crude Oil Grade to European Buyers

Eniola OladeleNovember 22, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 22, 20240105

Nigeria’s national oil and gas company is seeking offtakers as it works to double production capacity for the new Utapate crude oil to 80,000 bpd...

Africa TECHNOLOGY

Ethiopia Prepares Plans to Export Power to Tanzania via Kenya

Eniola OladeleNovember 21, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 21, 20240103

In a significant step towards regional energy integration, Ethiopia is finalizing plans to export electricity to Tanzania through Kenya. This ambitious project highlights Ethiopia’s growing...

Africa TECHNOLOGY

Kuwait Awards Contract for New Petroleum Industrial Zone

Eniola OladeleNovember 21, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 21, 20240174

Kuwait has awarded a major contract to develop a state-of-the-art petroleum industrial zone, a strategic move aimed at strengthening its position as a global energy...

ECONOMY International News

Morocco Partners with Chinese Firm for High-Speed Rail Expansion

Eniola OladeleNovember 21, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 21, 20240152

Morocco has taken another bold step in modernizing its transportation infrastructure by appointing a Chinese firm to spearhead the next phase of its high-speed rail...

Africa BUSINESS

Record Bitcoin Run Sees US ETF Assets Surge to Over $100 Billion

Eniola OladeleNovember 21, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 21, 20240102

US exchange-traded funds investing directly in Bitcoin surpassed $100 billion in total assets as the original cryptocurrency extended a record-breaking rally. The group of 12...

Aviation Transportation

Delta Air Lines A321neo Reports Cockpit Fumes During Descent into Boston

Eniola OladeleNovember 21, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 21, 2024095

In a concerning incident, a Delta Air Lines Airbus A321neo encountered fumes in the cockpit as it approached Boston Logan International Airport during its descent....

BUSINESS POLITICS

Gautam Adani: Biography, Businesses, Political Ties, Controversies, and Net Worth

Eniola OladeleNovember 21, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 21, 20240153

Gautam Adani, born on June 24, 1962, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, is a prominent Indian industrialist and the founder of the Adani Group, a conglomerate...

Africa ECONOMY

High Deposits Drive KCB Group’s Net Profit to Sh45.8bn in Q3

Eniola OladeleNovember 21, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 21, 20240106

KCB Group PLC recorded Sh45.8 billion in profit after tax for the nine months to September 2024, driven by sustained revenue growth. This is a...

Africa POLITICS

South Africa Facing Three Major Terrorism Threats, Expert Warns

Eniola OladeleNovember 21, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 21, 20240122

Right wing extremist groups, Islamist terrorism, and generating funding for terrorist networks are the three main terrorism threats facing South Africa, according to Institute for...

Aviation Transportation

Vienna Airport Cargo Operations Surge with Increased Belly Freight Capacity

Eniola OladeleNovember 20, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 20, 20240109

Vienna Airport reports exceptional growth in its cargo operations, handling 216,360 tons of cargo between January and September 2024. This represents a 20% increase from...

Aviation Transportation

Glasgow Prestwick and Chicago Rockford Airports Forge New Air Cargo Partnership

Eniola OladeleNovember 20, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 20, 20240111

Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) have launched a new partnership to strengthen cargo operations between Scotland and the US Midwest....

Aviation Transportation

Cargojet B767 Freighter Veers Off Runway at Vancouver Airport; Nose Gear Collapses

Eniola OladeleNovember 20, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 20, 20240131

An Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767-300(F) operated by CargoJet Airways was involved in a runway excursion during a landing at Vancouver International Airport CargoJet flight W82387,...

Africa POLITICS

Ethiopians Use Social Media to Share Tips on Claiming UK Asylum as Eritreans

Eniola OladeleNovember 19, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 19, 20240115

An increasing number of asylum seekers in the United Kingdom are exploiting the system by falsely claiming to be Eritrean, leveraging the country’s high refugee...

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