African Development Bank approves $19.85 million grant for crisis response to the most vulnerable in Sudan’s conflict areas. The project will benefit 1.5 million Sudanese, or 265,000 households, of which a majority are led by women The Board of Directors…
India Accelerates Energy Push into Africa as Global Markets Shift
Amid declining Russian oil imports and rising energy demand, India is ramping up investments across Africa’s oil, gas and renewables sectors — with African Energy Week 2025: Invest in African Energies set to deepen Africa’s partnership with this key G20…
EPE LG Clears Drainages On Popo Oba, Lagbade, Others
In preparation for this year’s rain and to prevent flooding in the Local Government Area, the Chairman of Epe Local Government, Hon Princess Sarah Olayemi Animashaun, has ordered the clearing of drainages on Popo Oba, Lagbade and Otunba Street of…
LASPARK Swiftly Clears Fallen Trees After Heavy Rainfall
Following the heavy rainfall on Tuesday night, April 22, 2025, the Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency (LASPARK) swiftly activated its emergency response team to clear fallen trees across Ikoyi, Ikeja, and surrounding areas. Major operations were carried out on…
SDGs Office Partners Africa HCD+ To Empower 1,200 Women In Underserved Communities With Financial Literacy
In a renewed push for gender equality and inclusive economic development, the Lagos State Office of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has empowered 1,200 women across hard-to-reach communities in the state with financial literacy training and access to digital financial services.…
Report: HEDA urges fairness, integrity, democracy in Nigeria’s Judicial system
Report: HEDA urges fairness, integrity, democracy in Nigeria’s Judicial system A new report by the Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has called for a judicial system where fairness, integrity and democracy will reign supreme. The …
Earth Day: Climate Change Is Making Life Worse With Governments, Rich Countries Responsible for Impact Reduction – Africans
In response to changing weather patterns and environmental degradation, majorities of Africans endorse investments in climate-resilient infrastructure Most Africans who are aware of climate change say it is making their lives worse and call on their governments and wealthy countries…
President Tinubu Hails ECOWAS as it Launches Golden Jubilee Celebration
President Bola Tinubu has hailed the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for fostering regional integration. President Tinubu, represented by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu, spoke Tuesday in Accra, Ghana, at the launch of…
Ginger Farmers Decry Lack of Seedlings, Insecurity, Seek Urgent Intervention
Some ginger farmers in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed uncertainty in the 2025 ginger planting season, due to lack of seedlings and other determining factors. The farmers pleaded for urgent intervention by government and…
FG Backs Safe Biotechnology for National Development
The Federal Government has reaffirmed commitment to promoting biotechnology for national development, defending the safety of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in food and medicine. Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, reaffirmed the government’s…