Jide Adesina, Author at 1st Afrika

Meet Nigeria’s Top 10 Wealthiest Titans: The Business Moguls Shaping the Nation’s Economy.

Jide AdesinaAugust 30, 2024

by Jide AdesinaAugust 30, 20240106

Aliko Dangote Aliko Dangote, the wealthiest man in Africa, built his fortune through Dangote Group, a conglomerate with interests in cement, sugar, salt, and flour....

Gold Rush: Ghana Opens New Mines to Increase Production!

Jide AdesinaAugust 30, 2024

by Jide AdesinaAugust 30, 20240171

Ghana is poised to strengthen its status as Africa’s top gold producer with the commissioning of its first large-scale greenfield mine in over a decade....

Africa Asia ECONOMY International News

Renewed Chinese Investment in Africa: Lending Increases in 2023

Jide AdesinaAugust 29, 2024

by Jide AdesinaAugust 29, 2024073

In 2023, Chinese lending to Africa saw an increase for the first time in several years, according to research by Boston University’s Global Development Policy...

Africa International News

Algerian Qatari German Hospital Construction Officially Underway.

Jide AdesinaAugust 29, 2024

by Jide AdesinaAugust 29, 2024073

Construction has begun on the Algerian Qatari German Hospital in the new city of Sidi Abdellah, located west of Algeria’s capital. The groundbreaking ceremony was...

Africa ECONOMY Tourism

Namibia to Address Drought Impact by Culling 83 Elephants and Distributing Meat

Jide AdesinaAugust 29, 2024

by Jide AdesinaAugust 29, 20240104

Namibia has announced plans to cull 723 wild animals, including 83 elephants, to provide meat to communities severely affected by a prolonged drought across southern...

Africa Power

Ethiopia’s Mega-Dam Achieves Twofold Increase in Electricity Output

Jide AdesinaAugust 29, 2024

by Jide AdesinaAugust 29, 2024070

Ethiopia has announced a significant increase in electricity production from the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile, following the activation of two...

Europe SPORTS

Sterling & Chilwell ‘banished from Chelsea’s main team’

Jide AdesinaAugust 28, 2024

by Jide AdesinaAugust 28, 2024073

Ahead of Chelsea’s UEFA Conference League play-off second leg against Servette, Maresca reiterated his decision to exclude certain players, including Raheem Sterling and England left-back...

Africa BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY

“Starlink’s Multi-Million Dollar Investment: A Game Changer for Nigeria’s Growth”

Jide AdesinaAugust 28, 2024August 28, 2024

by Jide AdesinaAugust 28, 2024August 28, 2024068

Industry experts have praised Elon Musk’s Starlink for its substantial investment in Nigeria, highlighting the company’s dedication to enhancing telecommunications infrastructure across Africa. Reports indicate...

TECHNOLOGY

How to Safeguard Your Identity and Cards While Shopping Online

Jide AdesinaAugust 28, 2024

by Jide AdesinaAugust 28, 2024089

Online shopping offers convenience but also exposes consumers to risks like identity theft and credit card fraud. By adopting certain precautions, you can protect your...

Africa

Dam Failure in Eastern Sudan Results in 30 Fatalities

Jide AdesinaAugust 28, 2024

by Jide AdesinaAugust 28, 2024080

A catastrophic dam collapse in Eastern Sudan, triggered by heavy rains, has resulted in the deaths of at least 30 people, local authorities reported on...

Africa Transportation

Tragic Auto Crash in Ondo Claims 16 Lives

Jide AdesinaAugust 28, 2024

by Jide AdesinaAugust 28, 2024055

On Tuesday night, a tragic accident claimed the lives of sixteen people on the busy Ore-Ondo highway in the Ajue area of Odigbo Local Government,...

Africa Power

Families of Burkina Faso Massacre Victims Condemn Army’s Response

Jide AdesinaAugust 27, 2024

by Jide AdesinaAugust 27, 2024080

Abidjan, Ivory Coast — Families of civilians killed in a massacre in Burkina Faso have accused the army of endangering their lives by forcing them...

Africa Commerce

Burkina Faso Makes Bold Move: Acquires Boungou and Wahgnion Gold Mines

Jide AdesinaAugust 27, 2024

by Jide AdesinaAugust 27, 20240141

The recent acquisition of mining assets marks a significant development following a series of agreements between the Minister of Economy and representatives from the involved...

Africa Agriculture

Farm Workers Brave Rain and Wind to Demand Pesticide Ban

Jide AdesinaAugust 27, 2024

by Jide AdesinaAugust 27, 20240162

More than 150 farm workers, predominantly women, along with their supporters, braved severe winds and heavy rain on Tuesday as they marched through Cape Town,...

Education International News TECHNOLOGY

Become a Cyber Superhero: Master Online Safety and Outsmart Digital Villains!

Jide AdesinaAugust 26, 2024

by Jide AdesinaAugust 26, 20240110

Cybersecurity for Kids: Navigating the Digital World Safely In today’s world, kids are growing up surrounded by technology. From playing games on tablets to chatting...

Africa Power Power

Eskom Predicts a Summer Without Load Shedding

Jide AdesinaAugust 26, 2024

by Jide AdesinaAugust 26, 2024075

Eskom is optimistic that South Africa will enjoy a “load shedding free summer,” provided that unplanned outages at power stations remain below 13,000 MW. This...

Africa

Drone Strikes in Mali Claim about 20 Civilian Lives

Jide AdesinaAugust 26, 2024August 26, 2024

by Jide AdesinaAugust 26, 2024August 26, 2024094

A spokesperson for a coalition of Tuareg-majority groups seeking independence in northern Mali reported that drone strikes targeted a pharmacy and a group of people,...

BUSINESS International News STOCK MARKET TECHNOLOGY

Nvidia’s Q2 Sales Could Soar, But Even a Small Miss Might Shake Up the Stock!

Jide AdesinaAugust 26, 2024

by Jide AdesinaAugust 26, 20240153

Nvidia is set to announce its second-quarter earnings on Wednesday, with projections indicating that its revenue could more than double. However, investors accustomed to the...

Africa Uncategorized

Mali Announces National Emergency Amid Crisis

Jide AdesinaAugust 24, 2024

by Jide AdesinaAugust 24, 2024059

The Malian transitional government announced on Friday that it has declared a “state of national disaster” in response to widespread flooding caused by recent heavy...

Africa TECHNOLOGY

ZIMBABWE: Government Ramps Up Cybersecurity Awareness Efforts

Jide AdesinaAugust 23, 2024

by Jide AdesinaAugust 23, 20240107

The government is taking a proactive approach to equip its employees with essential cybersecurity skills to safeguard the nation’s digital infrastructure. As Zimbabwe increasingly integrates...

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