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…
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…
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…
African Development Bank Group, Ethiopia launch $94 million project to boost Climate Resilient Wheat Value Chain Development in Ethiopia
The financing will support 500,000 smallholder farmer households in the Ethiopian states of Afar, Amhara, Oromia, and Somali, to increase wheat productivity from three to four tons per hectare The African Development Bank Group and the government of Ethiopia,…
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…
Digital Earth Africa announces major advancement in the observation and monitoring of Africa’s waterbodies
The Waterbodies Monitoring Service identifies more than 700,000 unique water bodies across Africa, incorporating over forty years of satellite observations Digital Earth Africa announces the launch of its innovative Waterbodies Monitoring Service. This service is a world-first developed in –…
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…
Oceanography and Marine Research Institute, IOI-Nigeria ‘Awaken New Depths’ at World Oceans Day Lecture
Stakeholders and Experts, under the aegis of the Nigerian Institute of Oceanography and Marine Research (NIOMR) and the International Ocean Institute – Nigeria (IOI-Nigeria) have advocated for more inclusive conversations and exploration of strategies towards harnessing blue economy opportunities in…
