Author: sharma
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Nigeria Issues ₦50 Billion Green Bond to Strengthen Climate Finance Infrastructure
SEO Riders: – Nigeria ₦50bn sovereign green bond launch – Climate finance and sustainable investment in Nigeria – Nigeria green bond market development Nigeria has announced a ₦50 billion sovereign green bond issuance aimed at supporting its Nationally Determined Contribution goals and offsetting fossil fuel debt within its fixed-income market. The bond will fund environmentally beneficial…
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Nigeria to Review Agricultural Laws to Strengthen Food Security Framework
SEO Riders: – Nigeria reviews Land Use Act to enhance food security – Bills proposed to formalise agricultural extension in Nigeria The Nigerian government has announced plans to comprehensively review its agricultural legislation to better support food security, including reforms of the Land Use Act of 1978 and laws governing extension services and mechanisation. Stakeholders…
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OPEC Keeps Global Oil Demand Forecast Unchanged for 2025–2026
SEO Riders: – OPEC 2025 oil demand forecast – OPEC global oil outlook 2026 – Non-OPEC+ supply revision 2026 In its June report, OPEC affirmed its global oil demand growth forecasts at approximately +1.3 million barrels per day (bpd) for both 2025 (to \~105.13 mb/d) and 2026 (to \~106.42 mb/d), unchanged from last month’s outlook. The organization noted…
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Brazil Appoints Veteran Diplomat André Corrêa do Lago as COP30 President
SEO Riders: – André Corrêa do Lago named COP30 president Brazil has announced that Ambassador André Aranha Corrêa do Lago, currently serving as Brazil’s Secretary for Climate, Energy, and Environment, will preside over COP30, the UN Climate Change Conference scheduled for November 2025 in Belém. A seasoned multilateral negotiator with experience dating back to 2001,…
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Hunger Crisis Intensifies in 13 Global Hotspots – UN Warns
SEO Riders: – Global Hunger Hotspots UN report – Famine risk in Gaza, Sudan, South Sudan, Haiti, Mali – Urgent action demanded on conflict-driven hunger crises The UN’s FAO-WFP Hunger Hotspots report has flagged 13 regions facing escalating food crises, with Gaza, Sudan, South Sudan, Haiti, and Mali at imminent risk of famine in the…
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Federal Government Strengthens Partnership with Impact Investors to Drive Nigeria’s Economic Transformation
By Oladosu Adebola Oluwaseun The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering sustainable economic growth through a landmark $50 million investment in the Nigeria Wholesale Impact Investment Fund (WIIF), anchoring the fund’s first close at $100 million. This strategic initiative supports President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision of achieving 7% annual economic growth,…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2025 Democracy Day Address to the National Assembly
By Oladosu Adebola Oluwaseun President Bola Ahmed Tinubu addressed a joint session of the National Assembly on Thursday, June 12, 2025, to commemorate Democracy Day. His speech highlighted Nigeria’s democratic journey since 1999, paid tribute to heroes of the struggle, reaffirmed his commitment to democratic principles, detailed economic reforms, and announced posthumous national honors and…
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Navigating Speculation: The Federal Government’s Stance on Forward Crude Oil Sales
By Oladosu Adebola Oluwaseun The Federal Ministry of Finance, Abuja, recently issued a press statement addressing widespread media reports concerning a potential forward sale of crude oil involving the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd). This statement serves as a crucial clarification amidst a flurry of speculation, underscoring the government’s commitment to transparent and…
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Democracy Day: President Tinubu to Address National Assembly in Special Democracy Day Joint Sitting
By Oladosu Adebola Oluwaseun Abuja, FCT | Sunday, June 8, 2025 – The leadership and Honourable Members of the House of Representatives will participate in a Special Joint Sitting of the National Assembly on Thursday, June 12, 2025, to commemorate this year’s Democracy Day celebration, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, set to deliver a…
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Federal Ministry of Finance Land Reforms Key to Unlocking Urban Potential, Job Creation – says wale Edun
By Oladosu Adebola Oluwaseun Abuja, Nigeria The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, today emphasized the critical role of comprehensive land reforms in transforming Nigeria’s urban landscapes, fostering economic growth, and significantly contributing to job creation. The Minister’s remarks came during a strategic dialogue with a delegation from…