CAPE TOWN, South Africa, July 22, 2026/APO Group/ — As Africa enters a new energy investment cycle, building a skilled local workforce has become just as important as attracting capital. The African Energy Week (AEW) Conference and Exhibition, taking place on October 12-16 in Cape Town, positions this topic at the center of its program…
Many Americans believe colleges in the U.S. are not doing a good enough job of preparing students for the workforce and think college has become unaffordable, according to a new Gallup survey released Wednesday. Just 7% of U.S. adults believe four-year colleges do an “excellent” job preparing students to enter the workforce, while 33% think…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has uncovered 908 ghost workers across several federal ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs), recovering about ₦942 million allegedly paid out through the fraudulent payroll scheme. ICPC Chairman, Musa Aliyu, disclosed the findings while speaking on the outcome of the commission’s investigation, according to BBC Pidgin….
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder, Fabian Ruiz, has expressed his desire to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. The Spain international said it would be an honour for him if he were in the running to win the Ballon d’Or. Ruiz has had a wonderful season so far, having won both the World Cup and Champions League with…
A father of 11, Lawal Hamisu, has asked a Sharia Court in Kaduna State to compel his 27-year-old daughter, Fatima Lawal, to get married. Hamisu made the request before Shari’a Court II sitting at Magajin Gari, Kaduna, on Tuesday through his counsel, H.B. Debo. According to the complainant, his daughter has completed her Higher National…
LUANDA, Angola, July 22, 2026/APO Group/ — Global technology and data company Viridien is strengthening its presence in Angola through advanced seismic imaging, reprocessing and multi-client data programs designed to support the country’s next phase of exploration. The company has joined the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2026 Conference and Exhibition, taking place September 9-10…
