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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...

$4tr is new annual financial target to save SDGs – AfDB’s Adesina

African Development Bank Group (AfDB) President, Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, has emphasised the critical need for significantly increased financing to meet the Sustainable Development...

Climate change: Stakeholders urge Africa to tackle debt issues

Some stakeholders have emphasised the need for Africa to tackle debt issues to enable the continent fix its increasing climate issues. They spoke in an...

AfDB unveils new initiative to cushion farmers from climate change effects

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has unveiled the Africa Climate Risk Insurance Facility for Adaptation (ACRIFA), an initiative aimed at insulating countries against catastrophic...

AfDB announces $1bn to boost access to climate finance for Africa’s youths

African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Akinwumi Adesina, has announced a new $1 billion fund to accelerate climate financing for Africa’s youth businesses. The additional financing...

Africa’s youth, biggest asset for the continent and the world – Ruto, Adesina

Hundreds of young people from across Africa are demanding a significant role in decision making for climate action. Youth leaders, entrepreneurs and policymakers presented the...

We’re committed to food security, infrastructure provision, others – AFDB

President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has restated the commitment of the bank to improve measures geared towards ensuring food...

Independent Review Panel exonerates Adesina, AfDB president

The Independent Review Panel set up by the Bureau of Governors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has exonerated President of the bank, Dr...

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Lagos assembly concludes probe into waterfront demolitions

The Lagos State House of Assembly has concluded its investigation into demolitions in three waterfront communities, with affected residents...
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Innovator unveils tool to encourage careers in sustainable development

A free digital application called "Sustainability Career Pathfinder" has been launched by Comfort Apeh Francis, the United Nations and...

UN moves to ensure clean energy in Nigeria

The United Nations has advanced its clean energy drive in Nigeria by unveiling a solar power project designed to...

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Lagos assembly concludes probe into waterfront demolitions

The Lagos State House of Assembly has concluded its...

Innovator unveils tool to encourage careers in sustainable development

A free digital application called "Sustainability Career Pathfinder" has...
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