The Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN) have expressed their deepest empathy to all Nigerian citizens; acknowledging the challenges faced by the Nigerian public over the increasing cost of premium motor spirit (pms). This is even as the association…
HEDA to protest uninvestigated corruption cases at EFCC, ICPC Offices
The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre), said it will be protesting uninvestigated corruption cases at the EFCC and ICPC offices on Thursday, June 20. Mr Olanrewaju Suraju, Chairman, HEDA disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in…
Food State of Emergency: IRC recommends simplified approaches for significant gains
Simplified approaches can lead to significant efficiency gains and scale, enabling policy shift that can help us reach more children now The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has recommended for President Bola Tinubu to implement approaches to reach more children. Babatunde…
Adesina outlines future vision for sustainable growth and climate resilience in key African Union speech
Adesina spoke about the Bank’s significant investments, including spending $44 billion in regional and national infrastructure projects over the past seven years African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwumi Adesina on Sunday, outlined the Bank’s significant achievements and commitments…
Food Security: Sorghum Farmers Commend President on State of Emergency
The Sorghum Farmers Association of Nigeria (SOFAN), has commended President Bola Tinubu for declaring a state of emergency on food security. The President of the association, Alhaji Lawal Gada, made the commendation when he addressed newsmen on Saturday in Abuja.…
African Economic Outlook 2023: Opportunities abound for Asian investors in Africa, experts
Africa offers vast investment opportunities for Asian countries with the appropriate incentives for their private sectors, Prof. Kevin Urama, Chief Economist and vice president of the African Development Bank Group, has affirmed. Urama made the call during a webinar to…
80% of Africa’s people facing hunger due to conflict
The World Food Security and Nutrition Report has stated that over 80percent of people suffering from food security live in conflict ravaged locations. The recently released report by the International Committee of the Red Cross paints an extremely uncomfortable picture…
African Countries Show Progress in Advancing Women’s Rights: Landmark Report on the Maputo Protocol
To mark the 20th Anniversary of the Maputo Protocol and to promote the continued adoption and implementation of its progressive provisions, the Solidarity for African Women’s Rights Coalition (SOAWR), Equality Now, and Make Every Woman Count (MEWC) has released the landmark…
WCS commends Customs on fight against illegal wildlife trade
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) has commended the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) on efforts made by the service to combat illegal wildlife trade through its arrests of suspected traffickers. Elisha Bello, Counter Wildlife Trafficking Adviser with the WCS in Calabar…
Vince Trovato joins African Energy Chamber (AEC) as Board Member
An international business consultant with a focus on energy projects in emerging markets, Vince Trovato joins the African Energy Chamber as its newest Board Member The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org), the voice of Africa energy sector, is proud to…
