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African Tree Seed Preservation Svalbard Global Seed Vault CIFOR-ICRAF Seed DepositO n February 25, 2025, the Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF) deposited 120,000 seeds from 13 native African tree species into the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Norway. This significant contribution brings CIFOR-ICRAF’s total deposits to over 1.1 million seeds, encompassing…

Women’s Land Ownership Nigeria Female Farmers’ Land Access Nigeria Agriculture Gender Equality On February 19, 2025, ActionAid Nigeria, in collaboration with the Small-Scale Women Farmers Organisation in Nigeria (SWOFON), convened a meeting in Abuja to address the critical issue of women’s access to land. Stakeholders emphasized that enhancing women’s land rights is essential for maximizing…

Nigeria Women’s Empowerment SDG Initiatives in Nigeria Renewed Hope Initiative Projects The Federal Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), has inaugurated a Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) women’s empowerment programme. This initiative aims to benefit 18,500 women across all six geopolitical zones of the country. During…

Nigeria Rural Electrification Solar Mini-Grid Project Niger State Energy Access On February 26, 2025, the Nigerian government inaugurated a 990kW solar hybrid mini-grid in Lambata, Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State, aiming to provide electricity to approximately 3,900 households. Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, emphasized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s dedication to electrifying rural…

African Debt Relief Initiative Cape Town Declaration 2025 Obasanjo and Osinbajo on Debt Relief On February 27, 2025, in Cape Town, South Africa, eight former African leaders, including Nigeria’s ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo and former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, signed the Cape Town Declaration. This initiative, launched under the African Leaders Debt Relief Initiative (ALDRI), calls…

Nigeria Energy Investment Downstream Sector Opportunities Alternative Fuels in Nigeria At the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) 2025 in Abuja, Eterna Plc’s CEO, Olumide Adeosun, discussed emerging opportunities in Nigeria’s downstream energy sector. He emphasized that safety and regulatory stability are essential for attracting investments, stating that investors seek environments where the rule of law…

Petrol Price Reduction Dangote Refinery Update Nigerian Fuel Costs Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has announced a second petrol price reduction this month, decreasing the ex-depot price by N65 from N890 to N825 per litre. This follows a N60 reduction on February 1, 2025, totaling a N125 decrease since January. The adjustment, effective February 27,…

Key Advocate: Rep. Sam Onuigbo, Member of the House of Representatives Primary Message: Emphasizes the need for efficient and transparent management of resources Objective: Ensure sustainable development and equitable distribution of benefits Rep. Sam Onuigbo has called for the South-East Development Commission to adopt prudent resource management practices. He stresses that efficient and transparent handling…

Key Advocate: Haitham Al-Ghais, OPEC Secretary-General Primary Message: Calls for increased investment to develop Africa’s substantial oil reserves Global Context: Warns against hasty energy transition policies that may hinder Africa’s economic growth At the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) 2025 in Abuja, OPEC Secretary-General Haitham Al-Ghais emphasized the critical role Africa plays in the global…

Key Advocate: Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil) Primary Message: Emphasizes the importance of strategic partnerships Global Context: South Africa’s G20 presidency to prioritize climate finance for developing nations Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), has called for strategic partnerships rather than reliance on loans…