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…
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…
FENRAD congratulates Dr. Nkiruka Maduekwe on appointment as DG of Nigeria’s National Council on Climate Change
Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy & Development (FENRAD), an Environmental Advocacy organization in Abia State and Southeast Regional Coordinator – Climate, Sustainable & Development Network (CSDEVNET), committed to environmental and climate advocacy has congratulated Abia-born Environmental Expert, Dr. Nkiruka Maduekwe…
African Development Bank Appoints Dr. Léandre Bassole as Deputy Director General for East African Region
The Bank’s engagement in Guinea increased from $240 million in 2017 to $728 million in 2023 The African Development Bank has appointed Dr. Léandre Bassole, a seasoned economic development specialist, as Deputy Director General for the East African Region, effective…
Tolaram Group takes over Guinness Nigeria – as President Tinubu Commends the company for Reposing Confidence in Nigeria’s Economy
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Indonesian business conglomerate, the Tolaram Group, for believing in Nigeria and having absolute faith in her economy. Tolaram, which partnered Nigeria to build the Lekki Free Trade Zone and the country’s first deep…
AGIS 2024 set to revolutionize Africa’s gas industry through innovation, collaboration
The inaugural Africa Gas Innovation Summit (AGIS 2024), a ground-breaking event aimed at reshaping the future of Africa’s gas industry, will hold from June 13-14, 2024, at the NAF Conference Centre in Abuja. With the theme “Igniting the Future: Driving…
FENRAD / CSDEVNET; WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2024; “The land is ours to restore, and not degrade”
By Comrade Nelson Nnanna Nwafor As the world marks the World Environment Day on June 5, 2024, the Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy and Development, FENRAD, a human and environmental rights-focused group based in Abia State and climiate Sustainable…
Energy Security: MEMAN Competency Centre spotlights Potential of Ethanol as a Biofuel
The recently concluded MEMAN Competency Centre Series Workshop on “Ethanol as a Biofuel,” presented by Agwu Ojowu, Senior Consultant at Africa Practice, highlighted the significant potential and benefits of ethanol as a renewable energy source for Nigeria. The workshop underscored…
MEMAN targets enhanced operational safety in handling CNG; hosts competency workshop
The drive towards entrenching safety practices in CNG handling has taken centre stage as Major Energy Stakeholders yesterday, May 4, hosted a competency workshop on operational safety in handling of compressed natural gas (CNG). Under the umbrella of the Major…
