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UN recognises World Restoration Flagships in Australia, Canada, South Africa

The United Nations (UN) on Thursday, December 4, 2025, recognised three new World Restoration Flagships in Australia, Canada and South Africa, anchored in Indigenous Peoples...

Nigeria’s health financing: Lessons from Canada’s $32.5bn tobacco settlement

Nigeria’s decision to earmark SIN taxes – levies on alcohol, tobacco, and sugary drinks – for health financing, signals a firm commitment to prioritising citizens’ health....

Carney, new Canadian leader, urged to deliver on climate

In a closely watched election shaped by economic anxiety, Canadians have elected a Liberal government led by Mark Carney. A former central banker, Carney...

Electricity: TotalEnergies acquires renewable portfolios in Europe, Africa, Canada

Following the agreements signed in 2024, TotalEnergies has confirmed the closing of its acquisitions of VSB Group, a European wind and solar developer with extensive...

Canada battling more than 800 active wildfires from coast to coast

Hundreds of wildfires are currently raging across Canada, with over 800 active fires, 223 of which are out of control. According to the latest report...

COP29: UN, US, Canada urge decisive measures as Azerbaijan underlines clean energy transition

For Azerbaijan, which is hosting the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 29),...

AfDB, Canada approve $36.3m to support climate adaptation in Africa

In Benin, CACF will support the design of climate-proofing measures and best practices in port operations that mitigate the imminent climate change risks associated...

Canadian city declares state of local emergency due to wildfires

Yellowknife, the capital city of the Northwest Territories, Canada, declared a state of local emergency due to surrounding wildfires on Monday night. The declaration was...

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NIMASA backs national maritime decarbonisation plan

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has pledged regulatory leadership and technical coordination to deliver a robust...
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Benue inaugurates 90MW waste-to-energy project

The Benue State Government on Friday, February 27, 2026, flagged off a 90-megawatt waste-to-energy project aimed at generating electricity. Performing...

Denmark emerges first EU country to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has certified Denmark for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV and syphilis,...

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NIMASA backs national maritime decarbonisation plan

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has...

Benue inaugurates 90MW waste-to-energy project

The Benue State Government on Friday, February 27, 2026,...
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