The Sixteenth General Conference of The World Academy of Sciences for the advancement of science in developing countries (TWAS) was held in a hybrid format from November 21 to 24. Hundreds of scientists — including TWAS fellows, TWAS Young Affiliates and…
Biocon Biologics Completes Acquisition of Viatris’ Global Biosimilars Business
Completes the multi-billion-dollar, value accretive transaction in part-equity and part-cash, including: Upfront cash payment of USD 2 billion Issuance of CCPS worth USD 1 billion Creates a unique, fully integrated, leading global biosimilars enterprise with eight commercialized products Accelerates direct commercialization of…
Stop living your life on social media – Cyber security expert warns journalists
A Cyber Security Expert, Mr Tochukwu Ebeku, has urged journalists to stop living their lives on social media to ensure their safety and security. Ebeku, also an Executive Assistant to Gov. Chukwuma Soludo on Cyber Security, gave the advice at…
LAWMA Extends Advocacy Program to Schools
…visits six schools at Lagos Island Desirous to inculcate tenets of effective waste management into the younger generation, Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has embarked on a massive advocacy program among primary and secondary schools in the state. The Managing…
COP27: BOAD commits to devote $1.3 billion to green projects by 2025
By Inès Magoum At the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), the West African Development Bank (BOAD) has pledged to devote $1.3 billion to green projects in its member states by 2025. The West African Development Bank (BOAD) will make…
Thousands Tune in Virtually to Hear Bill Gates on Innovating for Food Security & Climate Change in Africa
Bill Gates believes Africa’s young people have the talent and opportunity to accelerate progress and help solve the world’s most pressing problems. This was stated at a virtual global event on food security and climate change organized by Africa.com. With…
COP27 Reaches Breakthrough Agreement on New “Loss and Damage” Fund for Vulnerable Countries
The United Nations Climate Change Conference COP27 closed today with a breakthrough agreement to provide “loss and damage” funding for vulnerable countries hit hard by climate disasters. “This outcome moves us forward,” said Simon Stiell, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary.…
Save the Planet, Protect the Future. No Excuses for Inaction.
Save the Planet, Protect the Future. No Excuses for Inaction. Eight policy measures that governments should take Joint message of World Future Council members and Right Livelihood Laureates to the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) “Planet Earth is…
Stakeholders task incoming governments to sustain interventions on poverty alleviation
By Justina Auta Stakeholders have advised incoming governments after the 2023 general election to align and sustain national development plans and interventions to end poverty and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They made the call during the High Level…
Foundation donates borehole, laptops to orphanages
Chadash Foundation, a charitable organisation has donated a borehole, foods and laptops to orphanages in Abuja. Mrs Temitope Adeola, founder of the organisation described the kind gesture as ideal and necessary in showing love and giving the orphans sense of…
