The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Center) and its international partners have set an agenda for President Bola Tinubu on anti-corruption in the country. HEDA and partners urged Tinubu to decisively fight corruption to halt the country’s possible…
Society launches survey on subnational action on climate change
The Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP) in collaboration with the Center for Climate Change and Development (CCCD), Alex Ekwueme University, Ebonyi State has launched a nation-wide survey on sub national action on climate change. Prof. Chukwumerije Okereke, Director, CCCD,…
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…
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…
HOPE GREEN REVOLUTION TAKES OFF IN NIGERIA
GREENING IMO STATE IS NOW AND URGENT BECAUSE CLIMATE CHANGE IS NOT WAITING FOR ANYONE” — Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma The Imo State Hope Green Revolution has taken off with the GREENING OF THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY in Owerri, the…
122 million more people pushed into hunger since 2019 due to multiple crises, reveals UN report
Latest research shows around 735 million people currently facing hunger, compared to 613 million in 2019 Over 122 million more people are facing hunger in the world since 2019 due to the pandemic and repeated weather shocks and conflicts, including…
Anambra, UNICEF trains nurses, CHEWs to curb maternal, infants deaths
The Anambra State Government in collaboration with United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has commenced training for health workers on modified life saving skills to eradicate maternal and infant mortality. Dr Afam Obidike, state’s Commissioner for Health, at the opening…
PLATEAU KILLINGS: WE MUST BREAK THIS CYCLE OF VIOLENCE…Says President Tinubu
Directs security agencies to fish out masterminds and restore immediate order Nigeria’s President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed sadness and grief over the latest round of violence and killings in Plateau State. He condemned in strong terms the most…
HEDA, CEFTIW to host national anti-corruption conference
The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA) Resource Centre and the Centre for Fiscal Transparency and Integrity Watch (CEFTIW) are set to host a two-day National Conference on Anti-Corruption from July 11-12 in Abuja. This is contained in a statement…
