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Aduna Capital launches $20m fund to boost Africa’s technology start-ups

A venture capital fund, Aduna Capital, has announced a $20 million investment fund to support Africa, particularly in the northern region of Nigeria, where...

Michael Simire - November 21, 2023

Human Welfare

Land taxation can reduce wealth inequality – Study

Taxing land instead of capital could reduce the widening gap between rich and poor in societies, finds a new study from the Potsdam Institute...

Michael Simire - November 14, 2023

Human Welfare

ANEEJ team engages Norwegian oil fund on human rights violations in Nigeria

The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) has led a delegation of campaigners to Norway to engage the Norwegian Oil Fund (Norges...

Michael Simire - October 30, 2023

Human Welfare

Gaza/Israel: UN bodies, CSO call for humanitarian ceasefire

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), World Food Programme (WFP) and World...

Michael Simire - October 22, 2023

Human Welfare

World Food Day: FAO wants govts to prioritise water in policy, planning

Director-General, Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations, Dr. Qu Dongyu, says governments need to prioritise water in policy and planning, across...

Michael Simire - October 17, 2023

Human Welfare

Nnimmo Bassey: Build solidarity, not walls

I thank the Chancellor and President, and the entire family of York University for the great honour being extended to me today. Being born at...

Michael Simire - October 15, 2023

Human Welfare

Mozambique LNG: Total faces criminal court charges for negligence during Palma attack

A criminal complaint has been filed in France against Total for manslaughter and failure to assist a person in danger, by survivors and families...

Michael Simire - October 10, 2023

Human Welfare

Independence Day tragedy: HOMEF demands action as victims count loses

On Independence Day October 1, 2023, Nigeria woke up to a sad tale of an explosion and fire on the busy stretch at the...