As we commemorate the Day of the African Child under this year’s theme of “Education for all children in Africa: The time is now”, we need to follow the lead of the African Union and the African people in receiving their long-awaited right to a quality education across the continent. Long delayed and overdue, the time to empower an Africa fit for the 21st century is now.
International peace conference for Ukraine opens in Switzerland
An international conference opening in a secluded resort in Switzerland on Saturday is set to discuss the first building blocks of a peace process in the Ukraine war. National leaders and other high-ranking representatives from 92 countries as well as…
At G7 Summit, Italian Prime Minister, Ms. Giorgia Meloni, and AFDB President, Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, discuss launch of joint development initiatives
Joint Press Statement between Ms. Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of Italy, and Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group—G7 Heads of State and Government Summit The Prime Minister of Italy, Ms. Giorgia Meloni, and the…
Scholz hopes to avoid EU punitive tariffs on China’s electric cars
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is hoping that the punitive tariffs the EU has threatened to slap on Chinese electric vehicles can still be prevented in negotiations with Beijing. Scholz said he had been “firmly promised” that the EU’s talks with…
Id el Kabir: LAWMA Advocates Proper Waste Management
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has urged residents to properly bag and dispose of their waste, especially animal waste, during and after this year’s Id el Kabir celebrations. Managing Director/CEO of the agency, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has noted that…
HOMEF’s Ecology School Interrogates New and Emerging Technologies in Africa
Currently, the world is struggling to address two major crises – food insecurity and climate change. To this end, various technological solutions have been proposed/implemented. Some of these technologies are being deployed in Africa without adequate regulatory procedures or risk…
African Development Bank launches African Debt Managers Initiative Network to spur home-grown solutions to debt challenges
The inauguration and first peer learning event took place in Addis Ababa under the theme: Developing and Deepening Domestic Debt Markets in Africa The African Development Bank’s, African Development Institute on Thursday launched the African Debt Managers Initiative Network…
Sanwo-Olu Advocates increased, Sustained Climate Finance to Mitigate Climate Change Challenges
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday advocated a continuous increased and sustained climate financing to mitigate Climate Change challenges. The Governor who spoke through his Deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat during the closing ceremony of the 10th Lagos…
FG, CROSS-RIVER Deepen Cooperation To Address Illegal Mining
The Federal Government and Cross-River State are enhancing their collaboration to sanitise the mining sector and address the issue of illegal mining operations in the state. Speaking while receiving Cross-River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu, in his office, Hon. Minister…
Global Energy Show: Ekpo woos Canadian businesses, investors to Nigeria’s gas sector
Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo yesterday said the path to a sustainable energy future requires partnership, innovation, and a shared commitment to addressing global energy challenges. He stated this at a welcome reception hosted by…