Day: March 8, 2024

To tackle poverty, Africa needs welfarist policies and people-centred development, says African Development Bank President Adesina

Mr Mohammed

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, March 8, 2024/ — President of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has appealed to leaders in Nigeria and across Africa to make poverty history as he outlined a compelling case for welfarist policies and people-centred development. “Given the high levels of poverty in Africa, and Nigeria, what is needed are welfarist policies that exponentially expand opportunities for all, reduce inequalities, improve the quality of life of people,” Adesina said as he received the prestigious Awolowo prize for leadership at a colourful ceremony in Lagos…

South Africa needs to use its Abundant Domestic Natural Gas to Fix its Energy Crisis today (By NJ Ayuk)

Mr Mohammed

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, March 8, 2024/ — By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org) South Africans don’t want to breathe clean air in the dark. Energy woes are synonymous with South Africa right now. As the country’s fleet of mostly coal-powered plants struggles to keep up with electricity demand, South Africans are enduring daily power outages that last six to 10 hours a day. With businesses and institutions struggling to function, and tension mounting among South Africa’s people, the need for solutions is beyond urgent. I say “solutions” because…

Record-breaking Attendance: more than 14000 visitors

Mr Mohammed

Dubai, UAE, 08 March 2024: The 20th edition of the Dubai International Wood and Woodworking Machinery Exhibition (Dubai WoodShow), renowned as the leading platform for wood and woodworking machinery in the MENA region, organized by the Strategic Exhibitions and Conferences, concluded after three days at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The event witnessed a significant turnout of visitors, investors, government officials, and timber sector enthusiasts from around the globe. The exhibition achieved remarkable success, attracting 14581 visitors from various countries worldwide, reaffirming its importance and leadership position in the region’s…