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African countries face 34% GDP hit due to climate change – Report

A study published by Christian Aid highlights the devastating economic impact climate change will inflict on the African continent. With delegates discussing finance issues on...

African CSOs, least developed nations issue demands for COP27

Ahead of the official opening of the 27th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change...

Africa facing a crisis in funding for climate adaptation – Report

Africa is facing a critical shortfall in funding for climate adaptation according to a new report, titled: “State and Trends in Adaptation in Africa 2022”,...

Biosecurity threats cost Africa over $420bn, says UNEP

Deputy Regional Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Dr Richard Munang, has said that biosecurity threats cost Africa over $420 billion. Munang disclosed...

European govts urged to stop dash for gas in Africa

Over 100 civil society groups and figureheads have delivered a collective letter to Heads of State in Germany, Italy, France, Spain and to the European Commission. In...

Nigeria’s role in biotech sustenance in Africa crucial – AU

As Africa continues to embrace emerging technologies, the African Union (AU) has identified Nigeria’s role as very crucial in the creation and sustenance of biotech as...

Africa needs $40bn annual grid investments for stable electricity – Expert

The Group Managing Director, Sahara Power Group, Mr Kola Adesina, says African countries will require an average of $40 billion power grid investments annually...

Climate change: Lawmakers to make case for African continent 

African parliamentarians have resolved to present a common front on climate change in the COP27, a climate change conference scheduled from Nov. 6 to...

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George Ilebo: Forests are indispensable, lets protect them

Since time immemorial, forests have been a vital pillar for human sustenance. Covering about 32% of the Earth’s land...
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Improved water use can feed 10bn, create 245m jobs – World Bank

The World Bank Group has called for a global rebalancing of water use in agriculture, a move critical to...

Power: Govt addressing persistent gas supply challenges – Minister

The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, says the Federal Government has taken decisive steps to address persistent gas...

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George Ilebo: Forests are indispensable, lets protect them

Since time immemorial, forests have been a vital pillar...

Improved water use can feed 10bn, create 245m jobs – World Bank

The World Bank Group has called for a global...