Yearly Archives: 2021

Embedding and financing climate resilience underpins Africa’s recovery

The fifth African Climate Resilience Infrastructure Summit (ACRIS5), which was held virtually from June 16 to 17, 2021, highlighted that integration of climate resilience...

Buhari congratulates UN Sec. Gen., Guterres, Deputy, Amina Mohammed on second tenure

President Muhammadu Buhari felicitated Secretary General of the United Nations, António Guterres on his re-appointment for a second-term in office, and extension of Deputy...

NiMet, FOA partner to ensure food security in Nigeria

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) say they will continue to partner to work out strategies for food security...

Changing climate and surging inflation: The Nigerian reality

Climate change is one of the world’s biggest emergencies and realistically it should never happen at the same time as inflation but, apparently, they...

Ebola outbreak in Guinea declared over

The Ebola outbreak that emerged in Guinea in mid-February was declared over on Saturday, June 19, 2021. It was the first time the disease...

GEF approves new funding, backs collaborative approach

Three decades after the Global Environment Facility’s (GEF) establishment, the multilateral fund’s governing body has approved 39 new initiatives designed to help the planet...

Gender mainstreaming: Centre sues for better engagement of women to enhance growth

The African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development (Centre LSD) has advocated for significant inclusion of women in the extractive industries. The Executive Director of...

Group seeks increased awareness on dangers of desertification

Jewel Environmental Initiative (JEI), a Gombe-based non-governmental organisation (NGO), has called for increased awareness on the dangers of deforestation to save the environment. Mr Ismail...

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Tinubu approves N3.3trn plan to clear power sector debt

President Bola Tinubu has approved a N3.3 trillion payment plan to settle outstanding debts under the Presidential Power Sector...
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From potential to production – Nigeria’s moment of alignment

Nigeria may be closer to industrialisation today than ever before - not because of ambition, but because of alignment. Along...

Unsung heroes: One woman’s goal to clean up Nigeria’s beaches, empower women and youth

Doyinsola Ogunye founded multiple organisations in Lagos - including the Mental and Environmental Development Initiative for Children (MEDIC) and...

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Tinubu approves N3.3trn plan to clear power sector debt

President Bola Tinubu has approved a N3.3 trillion payment...

From potential to production – Nigeria’s moment of alignment

Nigeria may be closer to industrialisation today than ever...