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Africa Requires $25 Billion Annually to Achieve Energy Access by 2030, Says IEA
Africa Needs $25B Annually for Energy Access by 2030 – IEA IEA: Africa Requires $25 Billion Yearly for Energy by 2030 $25B Investment Needed for Africa’s Energy by 2030, Says IEA BY MILCAH TANIMU The International Energy Agency (IEA) has reported that Africa needs an annual investment of $25 billion to ensure universal energy access…
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New Global Tool Evaluates Conservation Efforts in 180 Countries
Global Index Ranks Conservation in 180 Countries Nature Conservation Index: Global Biodiversity Insights New Tool Assesses Global Conservation Efforts BY SHEKWOPEYELO A new global tool, the Nature Conservation Index (NCI), has been launched to assess conservation efforts in 180 countries. Developed by BioDB.com in collaboration with the Goldman Sonnenfeldt School of Sustainability and Climate Change,…
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COP29 Transparency Declaration Announced at Global Forum on Climate Action
COP29 Unveils Transparency Declaration for Climate Action Global Forum Highlights Transparency at COP29 COP29 Pushes for Climate Transparency with New Declaration BY SHEKWOPEYELO Last week, the High-Level Forum on Global Climate Transparency took place in New York City, coinciding with the UN General Assembly. The event aimed to raise awareness of the importance of submitting…
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SCANDAL: Dean, Media and Communications Studies who is also HOD Mass Communication sends Ex- AGF Aondoakaa, SAN’s Cousin out of Exam Hall.
A mind boggling SCANDAL involving Prof ( Rev) Vatalis Torwe, the Dean Media and Communications Studies of the Benue State University, (BSU) Makurdi and Mr. Leva Titus, who is Ph. D student at the BSU and cousin to former Attorney-General of the Federation, Chief Michael Kaase Aondoakaa, SAN. A highly placed source at the University…
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AAAP Wins Nationally Determined Contributions Investment Award at UNGA
Here are three short SEO titles for the article: AAAP Wins Top NDC Adaptation Award at UNGA Africa Adaptation Acceleration Programme Secures $25 Billion Goal Youth Empowerment in Climate Adaptation: AAAP’s $5.5 Million Investment BY SHEKWOPEYELO The Africa Adaptation Acceleration Programme (AAAP) received the “Best Investable NDC Adaptation Investment Initiative of the Year” award at…
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Niger Government Allocates 10,000 Hectares for Smallholder Farmers
Support for Smallholder Farmers Strategic Agricultural Development Successful Input Distribution BY SHEKWOPEYELO The Niger government has earmarked 10,000 hectares of farmland in the Gbapo Community of Katcha Local Government Area for smallholder farmers under its agricultural intervention program. This initiative aims to enhance agricultural productivity in the state. So far, 2,000 of the 10,000 smallholder…
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ExxonMobil to Invest $10 Billion in Nigeria’s Offshore Oil Sector
ExxonMobil expands investments in Nigeria’s oil sector. Nigeria attracts $10 billion investment from ExxonMobil. Offshore operations boost ExxonMobil’s commitment to Nigeria. BY SHEKWOPEYELO
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CSO Calls for $1 Trillion Annual Climate Finance to Aid Developing Countries
The proposed $1 trillion annual target aims to enhance adaptation efforts in the global south. Ensuring transparency and accountability in climate finance is crucial for effective implementation. Developing countries face significant challenges due to climate change, making climate finance essential. BY SHEKWOPEYELO A women’s cooperative in Yoko, Cameroon. The water crisis in Africa, worsened by…
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Global South Calls for Equitable New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance
The NCQG must prioritize the needs of developing nations. A shift towards grant-based funding is essential for restoring trust. Implementing taxes on high-emission industries can support climate finance efforts. BY SHEKWOPEYELO Ahead of the informal Ministerial Dialogue on the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) taking place in New York on September 27, 2024, climate activists…
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Kumi Naidoo Takes Helm as President of Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative
Kumi Naidoo Appointed President of Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative Kumi Naidoo Leads Global Fossil Fuel Phase-Out Efforts Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative Welcomes Kumi Naidoo as President BY SHEKWOPEYELO On September 23, 2024, Kumi Naidoo assumed the role of President of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative, marking a significant step towards the global phase-out of…