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NB pioneers solar powered brewery in Africa

March 27, 2019 8:42 pm

Nigerian Breweries Plc (NB) and the CrossBoundary Energy, have announced the signing of Heineken’s first solar project in Africa.

CrossBoundary Energy would be installing and operating a 650 kW solar plant located at NB’s Ibadan Brewery, the solar energy plant will become operational in 2019. The project, according to the promoters, is the first of its kind for Nigeria – a fully-financed solar power purchase agreement for a major Nigerian business customer.

A statement signed by NB Director of Corporate Affairs, Sade Morgan, explained that CrossBoundary Energy would operate the rooftop facility on behalf of Nigerian Breweries as part of …

Ezekwesili wins Forbes Woman Africa Social Influencer Award

March 26, 2019 10:57 am

A former Nigeria education minister Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili has been announced as Forbes Woman Africa Social Influencer at the prestigious Forbes Woman Africa Awards inaugural gala dinner held this March in Durban, South Africa.

A former vice-president for Africa of the World Bank, co-founder of Transparency International, and anti-corruption activist, the award celebrates her efforts in launching the viral #BringBackOurGirls campaign on social media.

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Africa and religious gimmicks

March 9, 2019 1:54 am

By MarkAnthony Nze

The legendary and iconoclastic German philosopher and political theorist of blessed memory, Karl Marx in one of his scholastic works entitled, “A Contribution To The Critique Of Hegel’s Philosophy Of Right,” propounded that, “Religion is the sigh of the oppressed creature, the heart of a heartless world, and the soul of soulless conditions. It is the opium of the people.”

It was as if Karl Marx had Africa in mind when creating the theory. His postulation might not be completely successfully in Western world today because they are so rational and civilized in their thoughts and dealings …

What Africa fails to realise about Western World

March 4, 2019 12:09 am

By MarkAnthony Nze

Africa as a continent by now should have come of age, should have been more focused in working towards her growth, and development, building mind-blowing technologies however, unfortunately she is still struggle to stand on her feet, and make the decision that will bring her forth to the league of developed nations.

Africa still depend on the Western World for virtually everything despite having everything in her that the West wished they had. From good climatic condition to all the natural mineral resources domiciled in her.

Nigeria, for one is regarded today, as the giant of Africa …

Sub-Sahara Farmers: Empowering Africa through Agriculture

February 26, 2019 1:48 am

Sub-Sahara Community Integrated Farmers, whose agricultural heritage stretches back to 1943 and defines their dedication to providing the highest standards of animal husbandry, welfare and bio-security which ensures that their poultry is of the highest standard from day one. Supplying around 25% of the total Nigeria chicken parent market. They are one of the Nigeria’s largest producer of organic and free range chicken.

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I’ll make Lagos, the commercial capital of Africa – Atiku

February 13, 2019 3:06 am

People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar yesterday promised to revive the country’s ailing economy and make Lagos the commercial capital of Africa.

Address a cheering crowd at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos, venue of the PDP presidential rally, Atiku said as a Lagos boy, he passed through the hustle and bustle of the Centre of Excellence.

The PDP candidate added he had never reneged on any promise, noting he would restructure the country and ensure true federalism.

A vote for him, he said, is a vote for job security and end to unemployment.

“I am not like …

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