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Shettima calls for maximisation of Africa’s Blue Economy projected at $405bn

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for the maximisation of Africa’s blue economy projected to hit $405 billion by 2030. Shettima made the call during...

‘Africa will drive global agenda on renewable energy’

The President, African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, says Africa will drive global agenda on renewable energy and green transitions. Adesina said this...

Africa loses $7bn to $15bn yearly to climate change – Adesina

The Group President, African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, said Africa is losing about seven to $15 billion annually to the ravages of...

IEA 2024: Role of clean cooking investments in Africa’s growth story

During an in-conversation discussion during the Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 forum in Paris on May 15, Partner and Co-Investment Director at Spark+...

IEA hailed over $2.2bn ‘landmark’ pledge for clean cooking in Africa

The first ever high-level Summit focused on providing clean cooking access to the more than 1 billion people in Africa who currently lack it...

IEA presents clean cooking in Africa study

The International Energy Agency (IEA) is convening global leaders for a Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa in Paris, France, where the body presented...

Summit to secure $4bn commitments to close clean cooking funding gap for African women

Development partners gathering in Paris on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, are expected to pledge towards the $4 billion needed to provide clean cooking access...

Dangiwa seeks Shelter Afrique, UN-Habitat collaboration to tackle Africa’s housing crisis

Nigeria’s Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, who doubles as the Chair of the Executive Board of UN-Habitat and the Chair of...

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UNESCO sites offer a lifeline to biodiversity – Report

UNESCO's latest report highlights the extraordinary contribution of its sites for both people and nature. While global wildlife populations...
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Nigeria boosts solar capacity to 300MW, targets 3.7GW to lead West Africa – Aliyu

Nigeria has increased its domestic solar panel manufacturing capacity to 300 megawatts (MW) from 120 megawatts two years ago Dr Abba Aliyu,...

World Earth Day: HOMEF calls for accelerated action to clean energy

The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has called for accelerated action toward clean energy, environmental restoration, and stronger...

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UNESCO sites offer a lifeline to biodiversity – Report

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Nigeria boosts solar capacity to 300MW, targets 3.7GW to lead West Africa – Aliyu

Nigeria has increased its domestic solar panel manufacturing capacity...