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African Leaders Unite for Hunger-Free Future
African leaders convened in Kampala, Uganda, to adopt the Kampala Declaration, a transformative policy aimed at modernising agriculture and combating hunger across the continent. The summit, which marked the end of the Malabo Declaration, focused on enhancing food systems through investment in farming infrastructure and technology. Kenyan President William Ruto urged bold action, stating, “Together,…
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Osinbajo Advocates Climate Positive Growth for Africa
Former Nigerian Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has called for climate positive growth to drive job creation, wealth generation, and poverty reduction in Africa. Speaking at the 23rd Chief S.L. Edu Memorial Lecture in Lagos, Osinbajo outlined the continent’s potential to lead in green industrialisation and renewable energy solutions. Organised by the Nigerian Conservation Foundation…
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Nigeria’s Mangrove Conservation: Nature-Based Solutions in Focus
Nigeria is advancing nature-based solutions to address climate change, with a special focus on mangrove conservation. The country’s mangrove forest is the largest in Africa and third in the world, covering 5% of global mangrove coverage. This ecosystem offers exceptional carbon sequestration and coastal resilience, positioning Nigeria as a key player in global climate financing…
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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…