Transformation to a healthy food system is blocked by three key barriers Despite its critical role in sustaining billions of lives, the global food system fails to deliver for health, rights, and particularly, nature. A report published today by…
Gaza: Health System Crumbles Amid Growing Desperation Over Food, Fuel
© UNICEF/Mohammed Nateel: Rubbish is often used as stove fuel in the shattered enclave today. The first delivery earlier this week of urgently needed medical goods to enter Gaza in months will provide scant relief to the enclave’s people,…
Sudan: ‘Fighting Shows No Signs of Abating,’ Senior UN Official Tells Security Council
© UNICEF/Ahmed Mohamdeen Elfatih: People in Khartoum, Sudan, queue for water. Three years into the conflict in Sudan, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) continue to pursue a military solution, violating international law and the…
Dangote, Pride of Nigeria’s Financial Market—NGX Group Chairman
During a stakeholders’ visit to Dangote facilities, NGX Group Chairman Dr. Umaru Kwairanga lauded Aliko Dangote’s role in transforming Nigeria’s capital market. Dangote confirmed plans to list Dangote Fertiliser on the Nigerian Exchange, assuring investors of strong returns via a dollarised business model and projected multi-billion-dollar dividends.
New Study Shows the Coca-Cola System has Economic Impact of $10.4 Billion – Support Over 1 Million Jobs
The Coca-Cola system supported more than 1 million jobs across its value chain on the continent in sectors like retail, agriculture, manufacturing, transport and services Across 54 African markets, The Coca-Cola Company and its authorized bottlers, collectively known as the…
Young Farmers Urge Local Food Production, Livestock Expansion
Young agriculturists in Mararaba, Nasarawa State, have called on the Federal Government to increase support for local food producers to boost livestock farming and reduce dependence on imported animal products. The farmers made the call during an interview at their…
Malaysian envoy says palm oil trade with Nigeria thriving
The High Commissioner of Malaysia to Nigeria, Aiyub Omar, says the thriving palm oil trade between Malaysia and Nigeria has enhanced relations between the two countries. He noted that the surge in trade had not only signified a strong commitment…
Kano Unveils Inclusive Climate Change Policy
The Kano Government on Friday inaugurated a Climate Change Policy to address environmental challenges in the state. The policy also seeks to align the state policy with the global climate objectives. Dr Dahir Hashim, Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change,…
Adamawa, World Bank Sign MoU to Construct Recycling Plant
The Adamawa Government and the World Bank have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to construct a recycling plant in Yola as part of efforts to tackle plastic pollution. Mr Muhammed Muhammad, Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources Development, made…
