The continent contributes substantially to the world’s annual production of six key minerals: 80% of platinum, 77% of cobalt, 51% of manganese, 46% of diamonds, 39% of chromium and 22% of gold Africa must use all its comparative advantages to…
African Banker Awards 2023 nominees announced
The African Banker magazine has announced today the shortlist of nominees for this year’s edition of its African Banker Awards. This year’s edition of the Awards ceremony is set to spotlight SMEs, women and gender. A new category has also been introduced to recognize efforts towards bolstering financial inclusion of women across the continent.
Climate: African Development Bank, ILX sign partnership to mobilize European institutional capital for sustainable projects across Africa
ILX Fund I provides a scalable $1 billion private credit investment strategy to be deployed across emerging and developing countries The new agreement will mobilize institutional investor capital in support of AfDB’s private sector loan operations focused on African…
Stigma, ignorance increase TB burden in Anambra
Mrs Stella Ekeh, Technical Trainer, National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP), has identified stigmatisation, discrimination and lack of awareness as factors contributing to the high burden of Tuberculosis in Anambra. Ekeh made the ascertion at the ongoing media engagement…
Eid-il-Fitr: Dispose of Your Waste Properly, LAWMA Urges Residents
As Lagosians prepare to celebrate the Eid-il-Fitr festival, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has appealed to residents to shun indiscriminate waste disposal, reiterating its commitment to ensuring a clean and healthy environment during and after the festive season. The…
Tuberculosis: Anambra ranks highest in childhood cases in Nigeria
By Fabian Ekeruche Dr Ugochukwu Chukwulobelu, Programme Manager, Anambra State Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Management, says that the state ranks highest in childhood Tuberculosis (TB) contribution in Nigeria. Chukwulobelu made the disclosure at the ongoing stakeholders engagement organised by…
Environment: Second United Nations Habitat Assembly to be held 5-9 June 2023 in Nairobi, Kenya
The Assembly is being hosted by the government of Kenya in collaboration with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) The Second United Nations Habitat Assembly (UNHA2) is set to take place in Nairobi, Kenya from 5 to 9…
Environment: Africa pushes for access to clean cooking
The African Guarantee Fund (AGF) and the Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA) recently announced a partnership that promotes investments in clean cooking companies and programmes Africa is mobilizing capital to boost access to clean cooking with series of new deals…
Climate: Africa Knowledge Exchange Shares Perspectives on Protecting Forests, Fostering Climate Resilience and Empowering Communities
The occasion brought together over 200 participants from CIF recipient countries, contributing states, the private sector, civil society, local community groups, and the Fund’s international partners In March 2023, the Climate Investment Funds (CIF), the Government of Côte d’Ivoire, and…
Defence College provost backs call for drug test on public office holders
Prof. Adam Ahmed, the Provost of National Defence College, Centre for Strategic Research and Studies, has backed the call for drug test for all public office holders in the country. Ahmed made his position known while answering questions from newsmen…
