Eniola Oladele, Author at 1st Afrika

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...

Gunfire Erupts at Former South Sudan Spy Chief’s Residence

Eniola OladeleNovember 22, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 22, 2024098

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, 20240107

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, 20240123

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, 20240110

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, 20240133

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...

Africa STOCK MARKET

2 High-Potential Penny Stocks Rated ‘Strong Buy’ by Analysts

Eniola OladeleNovember 19, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 19, 20240126

Penny stocks often grab investor attention for their low prices and potential for exponential growth. However, these stocks come with a catch heightened risk. Typically...

Africa ECONOMY

Cocoa Prices Surge Amid West African Crop Worries

Eniola OladeleNovember 19, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 19, 20240138

Cocoa prices today are climbing, with London cocoa sharply higher at a 4-month high. Cocoa is rallying today on concern about cocoa crop production...

Africa POLITICS

Donald Trump Poised to Recognize African State as Sovereign, Claims Former Tory Minister

Eniola OladeleNovember 19, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 19, 20240134

Donald Trump is poised to recognise a former British protectorate as an official country, according to a former UK defence secretary who lobbied the president...

Africa POLITICS

Zambia, Zimbabwe Turn to Wind and Solar to Tackle Power Shortages

Eniola OladeleNovember 19, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 19, 20240125

Zimbabwe and Zambia are holding a summit this week in Victoria Falls to identify ways to attract investors for energy projects and development. The talks...

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY

The Hidden Cost of Digital Transformation: How Efficiency Can Undermine Customer Experience

Eniola OladeleNovember 19, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 19, 20240130

Digital transformation is revolutionizing industries across the globe. By adopting advanced technologies, businesses are automating processes, streamlining operations, and reducing costs. However, in the...

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