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Des experts africains du commerce se réuniront à Abidjan à l’occasion du 25e séminaire sur le financement du commerce (ATFS2025) et l’atelier sur l’affacturage d’Afreximbank

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French


Alors que les marchés émergents du monde entier continuent de faire face à des difficultés financières, le déficit de financement du commerce en Afrique, estimé à 100 milliards de dollars US par an, sera à nouveau sous les feux des projecteurs.

Pour aider à combler ce déficit, Afreximbank organisera la 25e édition de son séminaire phare sur le financement du commerce (ATFS2025) à Abidjan du 4 au 6 novembre 2025. Les discussions permettront d’exlorer les structures de financement innovantes conçues pour libérer de nouvelles opportunités commerciales, en mettant l’accent sur le soutien aux petites et moyennes entreprises (PME), qui représentent plus de 90 % des entreprises du continent mais restent sous-desservies par les banques traditionnelles. Un atelier d’affacturage d’une journée suivra le 7 novembre 2025.

L’ATFS2025 réunira des spécialistes africains et internationaux de premier plan dans le domaine du financement du commerce, des professionnels du secteur bancaire, des entreprises et des régulateurs.

Mme Gwen Mwaba, Directrice générale du Financement du commerce et des services bancaires correspondants pour Afreximbank, a déclaré : « Le financement structuré du commerce est le moyen pour l’Afrique de transformer des accords non bancables en échanges commerciaux viables. Ce séminaire donne aux dirigeants financiers les outils nécessaires pour libérer une croissance à grande échelle, en particulier dans un contexte difficile ».

Elle a ajouté : « Alors que les réglementations mondiales se durcissent et que les prêteurs internationaux se mettent en retrait, l’Afrique doit renforcer sa propre capacité à déployer des financements commerciaux structurés. L’organisation de cette formation en Afrique permet à des centaines de professionnels africains d’acquérir une expertise essentielle à un coût bien inférieur à celui de programmes similaires proposés dans les principaux centres financiers mondiaux tels que Londres, Singapour ou New York ».

Le programme du séminaire comprendra des discours liminaires, des ateliers interactifs et des tables rondes de haut niveau. Les thématiques du programme sont les suivants:

  • Libérer le potentiel de financement du commerce de l’Afrique : Accroître l’offre tout en réduisant les coûts, thématique présentée par Marc Auboin, (Organisation mondiale du commerce-0MC)
  • Le rôle émergent de l’Afrique dans le financement mondial de l’énergie, (une présentation de Sylvia Macri, S&P Global Commodity Insights)
  • Un atelier sur la compréhension des prêts basés sur les réserves (une présentation de Dr Lekan Aluko, Petrovision Energy services et de Peter Olowononi, Afreximbank)

Il est également prévu un atelier sur les syndications et les agences couvrant les documents financiers clés et le paysage africain en matière de prêts. De même le programme prévoit une session sur l’élimination du déficit de financement du commerce : Le rôle des banques de développement, le nouvel ordre mondial du financement du commerce et la Conférence des Parties sur le financement du commerce.

Le programme complet et les détails relatifs à l’inscription sont disponibles via ce lien : https://ATFS2025.AfreximbankEvents.com

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À propos d’Afreximbank :
La Banque Africaine d’Import-Export (Afreximbank) est une institution financière multilatérale panafricaine dédiée au financement et à la promotion du commerce intra et extra-africain. Depuis 30 ans, Afreximbank déploie des structures innovantes pour fournir des solutions de financement qui facilitent la transformation de la structure du commerce africain et accélèrent l’industrialisation et le commerce intrarégional, soutenant ainsi l’expansion économique en Afrique. Fervente défenseur de l’Accord sur la Zone de Libre-Échange Continentale Africaine (ZLECAf), Afreximbank a lancé les le Système panafricain de paiement et de règlement (PAPSS) qui a été adopté par l’Union africaine (UA) comme la plateforme de paiement et de règlement devant appuyer la mise en œuvre de la ZLECAf. En collaboration avec le Secrétariat de la ZLECAf et l’UA, la Banque a mis en place un Fonds d’ajustement de 10 milliards de dollars US pour aider les pays à participer de manière effective à la ZLECAf. À la fin de décembre 2024, le total des actifs et des garanties de la Banque s’élevait à environ 40,1 milliards de dollars US et les fonds de ses actionnaires s’établissaient à 7,2 milliards de dollars US. Afreximbank est notée A par GCR International Scale, Baa1 par Moody’s, AAA par China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co., Ltd (CCXI), A- par Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) et BBB par Fitch. Au fil des ans, Afreximbank est devenue un groupe constitué de la Banque, de sa filiale de financement à impact appelée Fonds de développement des exportations en Afrique (FEDA), et de sa filiale de gestion d’assurance, AfrexInsure, (les trois entités forment « le Groupe »). La Banque a son siège social au Caire, en Égypte.

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African Trade Experts to Meet in Abidjan for Afreximbank’s 25th Trade Finance Seminar (ATFS2025) and Factoring Workshop

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As global financial headwinds continue to squeeze emerging markets, Africa’s trade finance gap, estimated at up to $100 billion annually, will once again come under the spotlight.

To help close this gap, Afreximbank will host the 25th edition of its flagship Trade Finance Seminar (ATFS2025) in Abidjan from 4–6 November 2025. The discussions will explore innovative financing structures designed to unlock new business opportunities, with a particular focus on supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which make up over 90% of the continent’s enterprises but remain underserved by traditional banks. A one-day Factoring Workshop will follow on 7 November 2025.

ATFS2025 will convene leading African and international trade finance specialists, banking professionals, corporates, regulators.

Ms. Gwen Mwaba, Afreximbank’s Managing Director of Trade Finance & Correspondent Banking, said: “Structured trade finance is Africa’s ticket to turning unbankable deals into viable trade. This seminar equips financial leaders with the tools to unlock growth at scale, especially in challenging conditions.”

She added: “As global regulations tighten and international lenders scale back, Africa must strengthen its own capacity to deploy structured trade finance. Hosting this training in Africa allows hundreds of African professionals to build critical expertise at a fraction of the cost of similar programmes in the main global financial centres such as London, Singapore, or New York.”

The seminar programme will feature keynote addresses, interactive workshops, and high-level panel discussions, including:

  • Unlocking Africa’s Trade Finance Potential: Expanding Supply While Reducing Costs presented by Marc Auboin, World Trade Organization (WTO)
  • Africa’s Emerging Role in Global Energy Finance presented by Sylvia Macri, S&P Global Commodity Insights
  • A workshop on understanding Reserve-Based Lending by Dr. Lekan Aluko, Petrovision Energy Services and Peter Olowononi, Afreximbank

Other highlights include a workshop on syndications and agency covering Key Finance Documents and Africa’s Lending Landscape, and a session on Eliminating the Trade Finance Gap: The Role of Development Banks, The New Trade Finance World Order, and The Trade Finance Conference of Parties.

The full programme and registration details can be accessed through this link: https://ATFS2025.AfreximbankEvents.com

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African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is a Pan-African multilateral financial institution mandated to finance and promote intra- and extra-African trade. For over 30 years, the Bank has been deploying innovative structures to deliver financing solutions that support the transformation of the structure of Africa’s trade, accelerating industrialisation and intra-regional trade, thereby boosting economic expansion in Africa. A stalwart supporter of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), Afreximbank has launched a Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) that was adopted by the African Union (AU) as the payment and settlement platform to underpin the implementation of the AfCFTA. Working with the AfCFTA Secretariat and the AU, the Bank has set up a US$10 billion Adjustment Fund to support countries effectively participating in the AfCFTA. At the end of December 2024, Afreximbank’s total assets and contingencies stood at over US$40.1 billion, and its shareholder funds amounted to US$7.2 billion. Afreximbank has investment grade ratings assigned by GCR (international scale) (A), Moody’s (Baa1), China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co., Ltd (CCXI) (AAA), Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) (A-) and Fitch (BBB-). Afreximbank has evolved into a group entity comprising the Bank, its equity impact fund subsidiary called the Fund for Export Development Africa (FEDA), and its insurance management subsidiary, AfrexInsure (together, “the Group”). The Bank is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt.

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Especialistas africanos do sector do comércio reúnem-se em Abidjan para o 25.º Seminário sobre Financiamento do Comércio (ATFS2025) e Workshop sobre Cessão Financeira (Factoring) do Afreximbank

Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –

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À medida que as dificuldades financeiras globais continuam a pressionar os mercados emergentes, o défice de financiamento comercial de África, estimado em até 100 mil milhões de dólares anuais, voltará a ser o centro das atenções.

Para ajudar a colmatar este défice, o Afreximbank vai organizar a 25.ª edição do seu emblemático Seminário sobre Financiamento do Comércio (ATFS2025) em Abidjan, de 04 a 06 de Novembro de 2025. As discussões deverão explorar estruturas de financiamento inovadoras concebidas para desbloquear novas oportunidades de negócio, com especial incidência no apoio às pequenas e médias empresas (PME), que representam mais de 90% das empresas do continente, mas continuam a ser mal servidas pelos bancos tradicionais. Seguir-se-á um Workshop sobre Cessão Financeira (Factoring) de um dia, a 07 de Novembro de 2025.

O ATFS2025 vai reunir especialistas africanos e internacionais em financiamento comercial, profissionais do sector bancário, empresas e reguladores.

A Sr.ª Gwen Mwaba, Directora-Geral de Financiamento Comercial e Correspondência Bancária do Afreximbank, afirmou que: “O financiamento comercial estruturado é o bilhete de entrada de África para transformar negócios não-bancáveis em negócios viáveis. Este seminário dota os líderes financeiros com as ferramentas necessárias para desbloquear o crescimento em grande escala, especialmente em condições desafiadoras.”

Acrescentou que: “À medida que as regulamentações globais se tornam mais rigorosas e os credores internacionais reduzem as suas actividades, África deve reforçar a sua própria capacidade de implementar financiamento comercial estruturado. A realização desta acção de formação em África permite que centenas de profissionais africanos adquiram conhecimentos especializados essenciais por uma fracção do custo de programas semelhantes nos principais centros financeiros globais, como Londres, Singapura ou Nova Iorque.”

O programa do seminário contará com palestras, workshops interactivos e painéis de discussão de alto nível, incluindo:

  • Desbloquear o Potencial de Financiamento Comercial de África: Expandir a Oferta e Reduzir os Custos,  apresentado por Marc Auboin da Organização Mundial do Comércio (OMC)
  • O Papel Emergente de África no Financiamento Energético Global, apresentado por Sylvia Macri da S&P Global Commodity Insights
  • Um workshop sobre a compreensão do Empréstimo com base em Reservas, pelo Dr. Lekan Aluko da Petrovision Energy Services e Peter Olowononi do Afreximbank

Outros destaques incluem um workshop sobre constituição do consórcios (sindicação) e agências, cobrindo os  Principais Documentos Financeiros  e o  Panorama dos Empréstimos em África, e uma sessão sobre  Eliminar o Fosso do Financiamento Comercial: O Papel dos Bancos de Desenvolvimento, , A Nova Ordem Mundial do Financiamento Comercial e a  Conferência das Partes sobre Financiamento Comercial.

O programa completo e as informações para o registo podem ser acedidos através desta hiperligação: https://ATFS2025.AfreximbankEvents.com

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Sobre o Afreximbank:
O Banco Africano de Exportação e Importação (Afreximbank) é uma instituição financeira multilateral pan-africana com mandato para financiar e promover o comércio intra e extra-africano. Há mais de 30 anos que o Banco utiliza estruturas inovadoras para oferecer soluções de financiamento que apoiam a transformação da estrutura do comércio africano, acelerando a industrialização e o comércio intra-regional, impulsionando assim a expansão económica em África. Apoiante firme do Acordo de Comércio Livre Continental Africano (ACLCA), o Afreximbank lançou um Sistema Pan-Africano de Pagamento e Liquidação (PAPSS) que foi adoptado pela União Africana (UA) como plataforma de pagamento e liquidação para sustentar a implementação da ZCLCA. Em colaboração com o Secretariado da ZCLCA e a UA, o Banco criou um Fundo de Ajustamento de 10 mil milhões de dólares para apoiar os países que participam de forma efectiva na ZCLCA. No final de Dezembro de 2024, o total de activos e contingências do Afreximbank ascendia a mais de 40,1 mil milhões de dólares e os seus fundos de accionistas a 7,2 mil milhões de dólares. O Afreximbank tem notações de grau de investimento atribuídas pela GCR (escala internacional) (A), Moody’s (Baa1), China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co., Ltd (CCXI) (AAA), Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) (A-) e Fitch (BBB-). O Afreximbank evoluiu para uma entidade de grupo que inclui o Banco, a sua subsidiária de fundo de impacto de acções, denominada Fundo para o Desenvolvimento das Exportações em África (FEDA), e a sua subsidiária de gestão de seguros, AfrexInsure (em conjunto, “o Grupo”). O Banco tem a sua sede em Cairo, Egipto.

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Renewable energy a ‘defining opportunity’ for Africa’s reindustrialisation – Graham-Maré

Source: Government of South Africa

Renewable energy a ‘defining opportunity’ for Africa’s reindustrialisation – Graham-Maré

The renewable energy industry is a “defining opportunity” for African countries to leverage its vast resources to re-industrialise, create dignified employment opportunities for youth and power a new wave of skills development.

This according to Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy, Samantha Graham-Maré, who was speaking at a side event of the G20 4th Energy Transitions Working Group (ETWG) meetings.

“For Africa, this is the defining challenge and the defining opportunity of our century. Our continent holds 60% of the world’s best solar resources, vast wind potential, and many of the critical minerals that underpin the global clean energy economy. But our greatest asset is our people. Young, innovative, and ready to build. 

“This combination gives Africa the chance to leapfrog into a new era of re-industrialisation, one that connects renewable energy to manufacturing, beneficiation, and regional value chain development,” she said.

Pressing further, the Deputy Minister explained how the continent’s vast resources can be turned from resources to sources of economic growth.

“It means using our solar and wind energy to manufacture green steel, electric mobility components, hydrogen derivatives and the equipment needed for the energy transition itself. 

“It also means designing this growth to be inclusive, creating dignified jobs for our youth, supporting small businesses and ensuring community sharing the benefits,” Graham-Maré said.

She cited the Atlantis Special Economic Zone (SEZ) near Cape Town and the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ), in the Eastern Cape, as models of this transformation.

The Atlantis SEZ is a hub for local manufacturing of renewable energy components while Coega IDZ is positioned as a hydrogen export hub.

“These hubs represent more than clusters of factories. They are ecosystems of innovation. They bring together clean energy supply, industrial activities, research institutions, and communities in a single integration level. When done right, they can transform regional economies and demonstrate how industrial policy, energy policy, and social policy intersect. 

“But we are still in the very early stage of this journey. Scaling such efforts will require coordinated investment, enabling policy frameworks, and above all, strong partnerships. 

“Building green industrialisation hubs is not something any single sector can do on its own. It is about systems working together. It starts with policy coherence, aligning industrial, energy, and trade policies, so that clean energy doesn’t just power homes, it powers factories,” she said.

Co-development of technology, de-risking investment capital and public-private partnerships are also key to Africa’s renewable energy re-industrialisation.

“This is how we build an industrial transition that is coordinated, inclusive and sustainable. Each of these levers, policy, skills, technology, finance, forms part of a wider system, that would determine whether Africa can industrialise sustainably and competitively.

“This is where the G20 leadership is vital. G20 economies hold the policy tools, capital and markets that can help unlock a just and inclusive industrial transition in the global South. 

“True G20 leadership means recognising that sustainable industrialisation in Africa, is not peripheral to the global energy transition. It is central to it. It means viewing Africa not as a recipient of technology, but as a partner. We need predictable climate finance frameworks, open and fair trade for low carbon goods and platforms for…co-investment,” the Deputy Minister said.

She highlighted that South Africa’s G20 Presidency is committed to creating platforms for collaboration – bringing together governments, industry and international partners to “connect clean energy, manufacturing and innovation so that each strengthens the other”.

“These efforts are part of a broader movement to build capacity, share data, and accelerate sustainable industrialisation across the global south,” she noted.

The Deputy Minister acknowledged that as the energy transition gains momentum, South Africa “will not leave behind” those industries and communities tied to coal intensive sectors.

“We will bring them with us, turning former coal regions into new green industrial hubs, and giving proud workers new opportunities for the future. Colleagues, Africa’s industrial future will not be imported. It will be built with our energy, our ideas, and our partnerships. 

“If we get this right, Africa will not only power its own development, it will help power the world’s transition to sustainability. This is not just about out energy or industry. It’s about dignity, opportunity and agency. It’s about insurance that the transition, we are all part of, delivers prosperity for all. 

“Together, we can build a future where Africa’s green industrialisation is not a distant aspiration, but a living reality. One which is African in origin, global in impact and sustainable by design,” Graham-Maré concluded. – SAnews.gov.za

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Government steps up action to address BEEI stipend delays

Source: Government of South Africa

Government steps up action to address BEEI stipend delays

Employment and Labour Deputy Minister Jomo Sibiya has reaffirmed government’s commitment to ensuring timely stipend payments for Education Assistants and General School Assistants under the Basic Education Employment Initiative (BEEI).

Speaking at a joint media briefing on Wednesday in Pretoria, Sibiya said the recent delays under Phase V of the programme were resolved, following intensive engagement between the Department of Basic Education (DBE), the Department of Employment and Labour (DEL), the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF), and the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC).

“Following intensive engagements that continued late into the night, government has now resolved the payment impasse. As of this morning, the UIF has released funds for stipend payments, and Education Assistants and General School Assistants began receiving their payments from 10am,” he said.

Beneficiaries banking with Capitec and FNB have already received their stipends, while those with other financial institutions will receive their payments according to standard inter-bank clearance times.

Sibiya emphasised that the BEEI is a multi-departmental partnership designed to ensure accountability, transparency, and proper oversight.

“The UIF provides the financial backbone of the programme. The IDC ensures payments are processed efficiently and transparently, while the DBE oversees implementation in schools, including attendance tracking and coordination with provinces. This collaboration demonstrates the strength of the South African state when institutions work together in unity and in service of the people,” he said.

The Deputy Minister acknowledged that delays were due to compliance requirements under the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and not neglect. He also apologised for the hardship caused to thousands of young South Africans. 

“We must always uphold integrity when managing public funds, but we also acknowledge that delays in verification caused undue hardship for thousands of young people, and for that, government unreservedly apologises,” he said.

To prevent future delays, Sibiya outlined a corrective plan, including timely submission of compliance documents and attendance registers, a joint technical team to fast-track verification, improvements to the Kwantu Payment System, and proactive monitoring by the UIF.

“These steps represent a government that learns, adapts, and acts, not one that hides behind process, but one that transforms process into progress,” he said.

He further stressed that the resolution does not mark the end of accountability. The BEEI project will be a standing item in senior management and interdepartmental review meetings, and consequence management will follow where negligence is identified.

The Deputy Minister highlighted that the initiative has created 158,000 employment opportunities for young South Africans, providing work experience, training, and skills development.

“These young people are not beneficiaries, they are contributors to our social progress. Your government has heard you, and today, we have acted,” said Sibiya.

He concluded by emphasising government’s determination to strengthen collaboration between the DBE and DEL, to ensure timely payments, faster verification through digital tools, and transparent communication about programme progress.

“Interdepartmental unity is a model we want to replicate across other youth employment and skills development programmes nationwide. Our people do not want excuses; they want delivery. And that is exactly what we are doing today,” he said. – SAnews.gov.za

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Three former Gauteng Education officials sentenced for payroll fraud

Source: Government of South Africa

Three former Gauteng Education officials sentenced for payroll fraud

Three former employees of the Gauteng West Department of Education have been convicted and sentenced for theft and fraud, by the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court.

The former employees, Thaniso Ralethe (37), Kenneth Maredi Mothiang (43) and Banyana Caroline Mokela (50), were employed by the department between 2014 and 2015, when they fraudulently created ghost employees on the department’s payroll system and assigned them to Bekkersdal Primary School. 

The scheme was uncovered when the school submitted a request to the department to fill vacant posts, prompting an internal review that revealed the fraudulent activity.

Following the discovery, the case was reported to the police, resulting to the arrest of the three officials, who subsequently resigned from the department in December 2015.

On 23 May 2025, the court found the trio guilty, and on 02 October 2025, they were sentenced as follows: Thaniso Ralethe was sentenced to three years imprisonment, wholly suspended for five years, on condition that no similar offence is committed during the suspension period.

Kenneth Maredi Mothiang was sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment, with four years wholly suspended, on condition that no similar offence is committed during the suspension period. The accused was sentenced to an effective six years imprisonment.

Banyana Caroline Mokela was sentenced to an effective eight years imprisonment. – SAnews.gov.za

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Le ministère nigérian des Ressources pétrolières nommé « Réformateur de l’année » lors de African Energy Week (AEW) 2025

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

Le ministère nigérian des Ressources pétrolières a été nommé « Réformateur de l’année » lors de la conférence African Energy Week : Invest in African Energy 2025, en reconnaissance de son engagement à transformer le secteur pétrolier et gazier grâce à des réformes radicales qui redessinent le paysage de l’investissement au Nigeria.

La loi sur l’industrie pétrolière (PIA) de 2021, complétée par une série de décrets exécutifs – notamment le décret sur les opérations pétrolières en amont (incitations à la rentabilité) – signés cette année, constitue la pierre angulaire de ce programme. Depuis la promulgation de la PIA, le Nigeria a mené une stratégie audacieuse d’exploration et de production, suscitant à nouveau l’intérêt des investisseurs mondiaux grâce à des mesures fiscales destinées à encourager les investissements. La législation a réformé la gouvernance du secteur, scindé la Nigerian National Petroleum Company en une entité à vocation commerciale et mis en place un cadre réglementaire modernisé afin d’attirer les capitaux et de favoriser une croissance durable.

La PIA a introduit un régime fiscal plus équitable, des systèmes d’octroi de licences transparents et un fonds de développement des communautés d’accueil, garantissant que les communautés bénéficient directement des projets à proximité. Depuis son introduction, la loi a catalysé plus de 17 milliards de dollars d’investissements directs étrangers dans l’industrie pétrolière et gazière nigériane, reflétant la confiance croissante dans le nouvel environnement politique du pays.

Fort de cette dynamique, le gouvernement fédéral a intensifié les réformes visant à restaurer la compétitivité et à débloquer des projets longtemps retardés. En avril 2025, le président Bola Ahmed Tinubu a signé un décret historique sur la réforme du secteur pétrolier et gazier, visant à améliorer l’efficacité fiscale et la compétitivité des coûts dans l’ensemble des opérations en amont. Ce décret a introduit un cadre de crédit d’impôt basé sur les performances, incitant les opérateurs à réaliser des réductions de coûts vérifiables. Ces réformes devraient renforcer la stabilité fiscale, accélérer l’exécution des projets et éliminer les goulets d’étranglement qui ont historiquement entravé les investissements.

Ces réformes interviennent alors que le Nigeria vise à augmenter sa production pétrolière au-delà de deux millions de barils par jour tout en faisant progresser la monétisation du gaz et les projets d’infrastructure. Parmi les initiatives majeures en cours dans le nouveau climat d’investissement, citons le gazoduc Nigeria-Maroc, d’un montant de 10 milliards de dollars, le développement en cours du gazoduc AKK et plusieurs décisions d’investissement définitives en eaux profondes prises par des opérateurs internationaux et locaux. Parallèlement, le ministère accélère le développement de raffineries modulaires, renforce la transparence en aval et élargit le rôle du pays en tant que plaque tournante régionale du gaz.

« Le ministère des Ressources pétrolières a fait preuve d’un leadership extraordinaire dans la mise en place d’un secteur énergétique transparent, compétitif et résilient. Les réformes du Nigeria débloquent des milliards d’investissements, font progresser les infrastructures et garantissent que le développement énergétique profite directement à la population », a déclaré NJ Ayuk, président exécutif de la Chambre africaine de l’énergie.

Distribué par APO Group pour African Energy Chamber.

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ExxonMobil récompensé en tant que leader Gouvernance Environnementale et Sociale (ESG) de l’année lors de African Energy Week (AEW) 2025

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

ExxonMobil a remporté le prix « ESG Leader of the Year » lors de la conférence African Energy Week : Invest in African Energy 2025, en reconnaissance de sa contribution à l’éducation, au développement de la main-d’œuvre et à la croissance inclusive à travers le programme STEM Africa. Cette initiative crée de nouvelles opportunités pour les étudiants à travers le continent, reflétant l’engagement de l’entreprise à autonomiser la prochaine génération de leaders africains dans le domaine de l’énergie.

Lancé en 2024 par la Fondation ExxonMobil en partenariat avec Junior Achievement Africa, STEM Africa a déjà touché plus de 3 000 étudiants et enseignants au Nigeria, en Namibie, en Angola et au Mozambique. Le programme propose une formation immersive en sciences, technologie, ingénierie et mathématiques, dotant les jeunes Africains des compétences nécessaires pour s’épanouir dans les secteurs de l’énergie et de la technologie. Au cours de sa première année, 96 % des étudiants participants ont exprimé leur intérêt pour une carrière dans les STEM, soulignant la capacité du programme à inspirer l’ambition et à combler les lacunes éducatives.

L’initiative forme également les enseignants locaux à dispenser des programmes modernes et adaptés à l’industrie, créant ainsi un effet multiplicateur qui étend l’apprentissage bien au-delà de la salle de classe. S’appuyant sur la forte présence d’ExxonMobil à travers l’Afrique, STEM Africa intègre l’autonomisation des communautés, l’innovation environnementale et la préparation de la main-d’œuvre dans les activités de l’entreprise.

Au-delà de l’investissement social, ExxonMobil continue de promouvoir des normes opérationnelles de pointe dans l’ensemble de son portefeuille africain. L’entreprise poursuit le développement de projets en eaux profondes au large du Nigeria et de l’Angola, tout en menant des explorations pionnières dans le bassin de Walvis en Namibie. Au Mozambique, ExxonMobil dirige le projet historique Rovuma LNG, conçu avec des mesures intégrées de réduction des émissions de carbone et des programmes de renforcement des capacités pour les ingénieurs locaux. Ensemble, ces initiatives mettent en évidence le potentiel du secteur énergétique africain tout en créant des opportunités tangibles pour les communautés locales.

« L’impact d’ExxonMobil va bien au-delà des volumes de production : il s’agit d’autonomiser les personnes et les communautés. Grâce au programme STEM Africa, l’entreprise forme une main-d’œuvre qualifiée qui sera le moteur du développement énergétique futur de l’Afrique, tout en veillant à ce que l’inclusion et les opportunités restent au cœur du progrès », a déclaré NJ Ayuk, président exécutif de la Chambre africaine de l’énergie.

À mesure que les marchés énergétiques mondiaux évoluent, le leadership d’ExxonMobil en matière d’éducation, d’innovation et de responsabilité environnementale établit une référence en matière de citoyenneté d’entreprise en Afrique. Le cadre ESG de l’entreprise met l’accent sur des résultats mesurables, allant de l’élargissement de l’accès à l’éducation et de la création d’emplois locaux à la réduction des émissions opérationnelles.

Distribué par APO Group pour African Energy Chamber.

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Nigeria’s Ministry of Petroleum Resources Named Reformer of the Year at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025

Source: APO

Nigeria’s Ministry of Petroleum Resources has been named Reformer of the Year at the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025 conference, in recognition of its commitment to transforming the oil and gas sector through sweeping reforms that are reshaping Nigeria’s investment landscape.

A cornerstone of this agenda is the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) of 2021, complemented by a series of Executive Orders – most notably the “Upstream Petroleum Operations” (Cost Efficiency Incentives) Order – signed this year. Since the enactment of the PIA, Nigeria has pursued a bold exploration and production strategy, reengaging global investors through fiscals designed to incentivize investment. The legislation overhauled sector governance, unbundled the Nigerian National Petroleum Company into a commercially oriented entity, and established a modernized regulatory framework to attract capital and foster sustainable growth.

The PIA introduced a more equitable fiscal regime, transparent licensing systems and a Host Community Development Fund, ensuring communities directly benefit from nearby projects. Since its introduction, the Act has catalyzed over $17 billion in foreign direct investment into Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, reflecting growing confidence in the country’s new policy environment.

Building on this momentum, the Federal Government has intensified reforms aimed at restoring competitiveness and unlocking long-delayed projects. In April 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed a landmark Executive Order on Oil and Gas Sector Reform, targeting fiscal efficiency and cost competitiveness across upstream operations. The Order introduced a performance-based tax credit framework, incentivizing operators to achieve verifiable cost reductions. These reforms are expected to enhance fiscal stability, accelerate project execution and remove long-standing bottlenecks that have historically impeded investment.

These reforms arrive as Nigeria aims to increase oil production above two million barrels per day while advancing gas monetization and infrastructure projects. Major initiatives progressing under the new investment climate include the $10 billion Nigeria–Morocco Gas Pipeline, ongoing AKK pipeline development, and multiple deepwater Final Investment Decisions by international and indigenous operators. At the same time, the Ministry is accelerating modular refinery development, enhancing downstream transparency and expanding the country’s role as a regional gas hub.

“The Ministry of Petroleum Resources has shown extraordinary leadership in building a transparent, competitive and resilient energy sector. Nigeria’s reforms are unlocking billions in investments, advancing infrastructure and ensuring energy development directly benefits its people,” stated NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.

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ExxonMobil Honored as Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Leader of the Year at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025

Source: APO

ExxonMobil took home the ESG Leader of the Year award at the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025 conference, in recognition of its contributions to education, workforce development and inclusive growth through the STEM Africa program. The initiative is creating new opportunities for students across the continent, reflecting the company’s commitment to empowering the next generation of Africa’s energy leaders.

Launched in 2024 by the ExxonMobil Foundation in partnership with Junior Achievement Africa, STEM Africa has already reached more than 3,000 students and educators across Nigeria, Namibia, Angola and Mozambique. The program delivers immersive training in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, equipping young Africans with the skills needed to thrive in the energy and technology sectors. In its first year, 96% of participating students expressed interest in pursuing STEM careers, underscoring the program’s ability to inspire ambition and bridge educational gaps.

The initiative also trains local teachers to deliver modern, industry-relevant curricula, creating a multiplier effect that extends learning well beyond the classroom. Building on ExxonMobil’s strong footprint across Africa, STEM Africa integrates community empowerment, environmental innovation and workforce readiness into the company’s operations.

Beyond social investment, ExxonMobil continues to advance industry-leading operational standards across its African portfolio. The company is progressing deepwater developments offshore Nigeria and Angola, while spearheading frontier exploration in Namibia’s Walvis Basin. In Mozambique, ExxonMobil is leading the landmark Rovuma LNG project, designed with integrated carbon-reduction measures and capacity-building programs for local engineers. Together, these initiatives highlight the potential of Africa’s energy sector while creating tangible opportunities for local communities.

“ExxonMobil’s impact extends far beyond production volumes: it’s about empowering people and communities. Through the STEM Africa program, the company is building a skilled workforce that will drive Africa’s future energy development, while ensuring inclusivity and opportunity remain at the heart of progress,” stated NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber.

As global energy markets evolve, ExxonMobil’s leadership in education, innovation and environmental responsibility is setting a benchmark for corporate citizenship in Africa. The company’s ESG framework emphasizes measurable outcomes – from expanding education access and local job creation to reducing operational emissions.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.

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