They called for a review of policies to shore up investments and competitiveness.

He said only insignificant PMS output can be produced from much-awaited facility.

‘We are not only using this opportunity to invite the global business events industry to come to South Africa, but we are also inviting them to come and experience our rich cultural heritage.”

Exports also increased by 74.36 per cent, compared to N5.93 trillion in Q3 2022.

“In Africa today, 75 per cent of our population doesn’t have access to electricity, leaving us with biomass as a key energy source.”

Despite recent profitability, the Swedish music-streaming giant’s CEO emphasised the need for drastic action to enhance the company’s financial outlook.

Finance minister Edun said the coexistence of abundant sunlight and limited energy access in Sub-Saharan Africa presents a complex and challenging paradox.

The loan will be administered to beneficiaries at a single-digit interest rate of 9% per annum.

The 45,000 kilometre-long 2Africa submarine cable would be one of the world’s largest subsea cable projects and will connect Europe, Asia and Africa.

Research firms contend that despite Nigeria’s pledge, it cannot meet its 1.5m bpd quota.

Meanwhile, Atiku Abubakar described insinuations that he was a beneficiary of the contract restoration as untrue.

The full penalty and interest shall be reinstated after the expiration of the one-off concession window which ends December 31.

He said Africa contributes the least to global carbon emissions but bears a disproportionate share of economic burden for transitioning to cleaner energy.

“This council has a pivotal role to play in rekindling hope in the Nigerian project.”

“I want to thank the Bill and Melinder Gates Foundation for being quite supportive of the issues of the African famer.”

Brazil has also indicated plans to join OPEC in 2024.

There are many pitfalls of a country being on the grey list, including its citizens with offshore bank accounts risking being subjected to enhanced due diligence.

Angola rejected the new output quota handed to it and said it planned to breach it.

He said the currency for “settlement” in government is in dollars, which highly impacts the foreign exchange rate.

“The Bank remains resolute in supporting African countries to better tackle these challenges and put economic growth back on track.”