Yearly Archives: 2024

Global Biodiversity Framework Fund approves 18 new project preparation grants

The Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF) has approved $2.7 million for project preparation grants and set aside $91.2 million for 18 new projects in 17 countries,...

GEF adaptation funds accelerate action across 20 countries

Representatives of Global Environment Facility (GEF) member states have approved $106.21 million in funding for urgently needed climate adaptation action in Least Developed Countries...

Egypt emerges first in Africa to meet WHO drug safety standards

Egypt has become Africa's first nation to achieve international quality standards for both medicine and vaccine regulation, marking a milestone in the continent's push...

First session of UN Group on housing calls for accelerated global action

The first session of the Open-ended Intergovernmental Expert Working Group on Adequate Housing for All concluded recently in Nairobi, Kenya, with a call to...

New €28m AfDB-funded solar project to boost Chad’s energy access

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved funding worth €28 million to build solar power plants in Gassi...

Port Harcourt refinery fully operational – NNPC

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) says the old Port Harcourt refinery is fully operational and preparation for Saturday loading operation is...

LNG: Nigeria’s gateway to global energy

Nigeria stands on the brink of energy transformation with the right collaboration and investment strategies. This allows the country to realise its full potential in...

Dangote, MRS partner to sell petrol at ₦935 nationwide

Dangote Refinery has partnered with MRS Oil and Gas to sell petrol at ₦935 per liter at retail outlets nationwide. This price reduction follows a...

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ECA seeks coordinated action to advance SDGs, Agenda 2063

The Executive Secretary, Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Claver Gatete, has called for coordinated and transformative action to advance...
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Kano to plant 10m trees to mitigate climate change 

The Kano State Government has announced plans to distribute 10 million tree seedlings for planting across the state, as...

Mixed reactions trail Lagos solar approval policy

Some Lagos residents on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, expressed divergent views on a directive by the state government requiring...

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ECA seeks coordinated action to advance SDGs, Agenda 2063

The Executive Secretary, Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Claver...

Kano to plant 10m trees to mitigate climate change 

The Kano State Government has announced plans to distribute...