Monthly Archives: April, 2018

World Bank to assist Africa embrace green buildings to combat climate change

The private sector arm of the World Bank Group on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 said that it would assist African nations to embrace green...

World Bank to disburse N8.6b in 23 states for FADAMA youth scheme

The World Bank, through the FADAMA III Additional Financing (AFII) Programme, will soon disburse N8.6 billion to 5,916 youths across the country in the...

Cow might soon be the world’s largest land mammal, says study

Due to the spread of human activities around the world, the cow could be left as the biggest land mammal on earth in just...

Nigeria, ECOWAS to host confab on herders/farmers conflicts

The Minister of Interior, retired Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, says the Federal Government in collaboration with the ECOWAS Commission, will host a sub-regional ministerial meeting...

Ebonyi communities list gains of UN-supported solar agro-processing industry

Residents of Umuezeka and Ekwashi communities in Ohaukwu Local Government Area in Ebonyi State are rejoicing, what with the recent installation of solar powered...

Bloomberg Philanthropies supports climate action with $4.5m

The Bonn, Germany-based UN Climate Change (UNFCCC) has welcomed the announcement of a $4.5 million financial contribution made by Bloomberg Philanthropies to support its...

Apathy impedes realisation of solutions for water challenges in Ghana, says expert

Water experts agree that “21st century water challenges” especially that of meeting the increasing global demand for water due to population growth, can be...

Earth Day: A case for control of use of plastic bags

Director General, The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), Dr. Muhtari Aminu-Kano, in this piece meant to commemorate the 2018 Earth Day, advocates for the development...

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Finance Minister lauds NUPRC as daily production hits 1.84m

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has commended the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum...
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River Basin Authority to resume dam construction after 40 years

The Hadeja-Jama’are River Basin Development Authority has restarted construction of the Kafin Zaki dam project, in Ningi Local Government Area...

Ghana boycotts Africa Energies Summit as industry pushes back against discrimination

Ghana has moved to boycott the upcoming Africa Energies Summit in London this May, a decision that reflects growing...

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Finance Minister lauds NUPRC as daily production hits 1.84m

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the...

River Basin Authority to resume dam construction after 40 years

The Hadeja-Jama’are River Basin Development Authority has restarted construction...