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African Leaders Commit to Ending TB by 2030
At the 5th Africa TB Summit in Abuja, stakeholders including parliamentarians, civil society organizations, and health experts committed to ending tuberculosis (TB) across the continent by 2030. Hosted on January 14, 2025, by the Global TB Caucus and its partners, the summit highlighted key strategies for accelerating TB eradication efforts in Africa. The summit focused…
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Green Hydrogen: Ambition vs. Reality
Green Hydrogen Subsidies Green Hydrogen Projects Hydrogen Production Gap A new study reveals that global green hydrogen production is far behind initial ambitions, highlighting a competitiveness gap and the need for strategic regulation and subsidies. Green Hydrogen: Big Gaps Between Ambition and Implementation Global hydrogen strategies are growing, with over 60 countries aiming to boost…
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Kebbi Government Denies Allegations of Supporting Illegal Mining Activities
Kebbi Government Denies Allegations of Supporting Illegal Mining Activities The Kebbi State government has strongly refuted recent media reports suggesting that it supports illegal mining activities. Alhaji Haliru Aliyu-Wasagu, the state’s Commissioner for Solid Minerals Development and Mining, addressed the claims at a press conference in Birnin Kebbi over the weekend, calling the allegations baseless…
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Atiku Criticizes Nigeria’s Expensive COP29 Delegation Amid Austerity Claims
Atiku Slams Nigeria’s Overblown COP29 Delegation Amid Austerity Calls Atiku Critiques Nigeria’s Expensive COP29 Delegation and Government Spending Nigeria’s COP29 Delegation Faces Criticism for Excessive Spending BY SHEKWOPEYELO Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has mocked the Nigerian government for its oversized delegation to the COP29 Climate Summit in…
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Nigeria’s Oil Production Growth: 31 Blocks to Drive Output and Investment
Nigeria to Auction 31 Oil and Gas Blocks to Boost Production Nigeria Targets 2mbbl/d Oil Output with 31 Block Auction Nigeria Increases Oil Production, Plans Auction of 31 New Blocks BY SHEKWOPEYELO Nigeria will auction 31 onshore and offshore oil and gas blocks to increase its oil production and attract investment. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum…
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ACCI and Afreximbank Strengthen Commitment to Agriculture Investment and Financing
ACCI and Afreximbank Boost Agriculture Investment at FARMFATECH Expo ACCI Reaffirms Commitment to Agriculture Financing with Afreximbank Support Afreximbank, ACCI Partner to Address Agricultural Challenges and Boost Growth BY SHEKWOPEYELO The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has reiterated its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s agricultural sector, which is vital to the nation’s economy. During…
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Polar Power Completes Microgrid Installation for UNHCR Nigeria
UNHCR Nigeria Benefits from Polar Power’s Microgrid Solution Polar Power Installs Sustainable Energy Solution for UNHCR in Nigeria Polar Power Delivers 70% Fuel Savings with New Microgrid in Nigeria BY SHEKWOPEYELO Polar Power, Inc. (NASDAQ: POLA), a leading provider of solar hybrid power and microgrid solutions, announced the completion of a microgrid installation at a…
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Gombe Farmers Demand Action on Undistributed Fertilizer Donation
Gombe Farmers Demand Distribution of Federal Fertilizer Donation Concerns Over Non-Distribution of Fertilizer in Gombe State Gombe Farmers Urge State Government to Distribute Free Fertilizer BY SHEKWOPEYELO Farmers in Gombe State have expressed concern over the non-distribution of 2,000 tonnes of fertilizer donated by the federal government, which they claim has not reached them. Governor…
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FG to Foster Conducive Environment for Nigerian Youths: Minister
Minister of Youth Development Highlights FG’s Commitment to Youth Welfare Nigeria Government to Foster Opportunities for Youth Skill Development Olawande: FG Will Implement Recommendations for Youth Empowerment BY SHEKWOPEYELO Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has reaffirmed the Nigerian government’s commitment to creating a conducive environment for youths to thrive and reach their full potential.…
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Shell and NNPC Enhance Education with ICT Centers in Nigerian Universities
Shell, NNPC Launch ICT Centers in Nigerian Universities Enhancing Education: Shell and NNPC’s New ICT Facilities Shell and Partners Boost Learning with ICT Hub in Nigeria BY SHEKWOPEYELO Introduction Shell companies in Nigeria have partnered with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and other stakeholders to enhance education through new technology facilities. This year,…