The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) have urged International Oil Companies (IOCs) to pay the staggering debt of 700 million dollars that they owe the commission. The Managing Director of the commission, Dr Samuel Ogbuku made the appeal during a…
African Development Bank Group Unveils New Ten-Year Strategy 2024–2033
Central to the 2024–2033 strategic vision is the belief in Africa’s vast potential for societal and economic transformation The African Development Bank Group has unveiled its new Ten-Year Strategy 2024–2033, a blueprint to confront Africa’s pressing challenges and to help…
NLNG: 35years of transformational legacy in Nigeria’s Energy Sector
If there’s one Nigerian company that has grown to become a globally acknowledged standard organization, it is the Nigerian Liquified Natural Gas (NLNG) Company. This was affirmed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, at a courtesy visit by the NLNG management…
Harnessing GIS and Emerging Spatial Technologies for Carbon Credit Development in Africa
By Christopher Burke Africa holds immense potential to contribute to global efforts mitigating carbon emissions based on the continent’s vast natural resources, biodiversity and rapidly growing economies. Unlocking this potential requires innovative approaches that leverage cutting-edge technologies such as…
PRESASS 2024: Aviation Minister Keyamo Tasks Participants On Downscaling Climate Information as Workshop Closes
The Nigerian Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has tasked participants at the Regional Forum Workshop on Seasonal Forecasts of Agro-hydro-climatic characteristics of the rainy season for the Sudanian and Sahelian zones of West Africa and the…
World Malaria Day: LAWMA Boss Makes Case for Clean Environment
The Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has underscored the importance of maintaining a clean environment, to combat the spread of malaria. He said this in a statement marking this year’s World Malaria…
Anambra ready to take delivery of Malaria vaccine – says Commissioner
The Anambra State Government says it has put necessary facilities in place to be among the first states in Nigeria to receive the new R21/Matrix-Malaria vaccine. Dr Afam Obidike, state’s Commissioner for Health, made the disclosure at a news conference…
Technical Group on Flooding, Erosion and Desertification completes Assignment
TWG OF NEC AD-HOC COMMITTEE ON FLOOD, EROSION, DROUGHT AND DESERTIFICATION COMPLETES ITS ASSIGNMENT The Honourable Minister of State, Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, Rt. Hon. Bello Muhammad Goronyo, Esq., and Co-Chair of the Technical Working Group’s…
Sustainable transport infrastructure key to Nigeria’s economic growth – Expert
The Global Transport Policy (GTP) Ltd., a communication outfit, has stressed the need for a sustainable conversation for an excellent transport infrastructure blueprint to boost Nigeria’s economic development. Dr Oluwasegun Musa, the Chairman/Chief Consultant, Global Transport Policy, said this at…
Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) contributes to Acre Impact Capital’s $100 million private debt fund for climate-aligned infrastructure projects across Africa
The fund has announced its first close on 17th of April in which it has successfully raised an equity of ~$100m RMB, one of Africa’s leading corporate and investment banks, has invested in Acre Export Finance Fund I which…
