The 27th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27) was convened in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, drawing worldwide attention. On November 8, the Center for International Knowledge on Development of China hosted the “Seminar on Clean Energy Development — Accelerating Achievement on Affordable and…
Nigeria woos investors into sanitation value chain
By Tosin Kolade The Nigerian Government on Sunday called on national and foreign investors to maximise the business opportunities in the sanitation sector for the nation’s socio-economic development. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Water Resources, Mrs Didi Walson-Jack…
Africa: Will COP27 Deliver or be a Climate Forum of Empty Promises?
Africa is counting on COP27 to deliver it from climate change. But will it? Global leaders from more than 125 countries gather in the resort city of Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, for the 27th meeting of the Conference of Parties…
Panelists advocate commitment to manufacturing capacity, not just political will at 8th African Conference on OneHealth and BioSecurity
“We need to stop lying to ourselves and face reality. There’s no way we can be seeking aid from foreign countries so that we can be better developed than they are. The World doesn’t work that way”, says Dr Alexander…
Technical reports developed through the African Group of Negotiators Expert support with an armful of scientific evidence to underpin Africa’s case at COP27
By Duncan MacFadyen and Rendani Nenguda The world looks to COP27 to negotiate our future against a ticking clock. With the event taking place on African soil this year, this is a valuable opportunity to gain climate wins for…
SPECIAL: NIGERIA’S TOP-100 ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONALS
Environment Africa magazine and 247 Communications Ltd present a targeted listing of Top100 Environmental Professionals in Nigeria. The listing was done over the course of several weeks based on various merit based factors, geared towards identifying those professionals who have…
Lifting 100 million out of poverty by 2025 still possible, despite recession threat
The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), a joint analysis from the UN Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) at the University of Oxford, goes beyond measuring poverty as a measurement of poverty, and looks at…
U.S. awards $3m grant to 3 Nigerian private hospitals
The Director, USTDA, Enoh Ebong, signs agreement with the hospitals’ CEOs for the disbursement of the grants at the U.S Embassy, Abuja, on Monday. The United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has awarded three million dollars grant to…
Polio eradication: delegates recommit to step up efforts at the 69th Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean
With several countries in the Region facing complex, multi-layered emergencies – natural disasters and conflict alongside health crises – for many children vaccines have moved further out of reach Members of the Regional Subcommittee for Polio Eradication and Outbreaks in…
STAKEHOLDERS HAVE CANVASSED ON THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY TO TACKLE FLOODING
Stakeholders have canvassed on the use of technology in tackling flooding in Nigeria, through innovations such as flood mapping, web-based flood early warning systems as well as water purification technology. This was part of the consensus of stakeholders at an…
