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Extreme heatwaves are not being recorded in sub-Saharan Africa, study reveals

Extreme heat events in sub-Saharan Africa are rapidly worsening because of climate change – but the records suggest they are not happening, and thus...

GEF/UNDP scheme fosters resilience, tackles food insecurity

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) in conjunction with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has commenced the implementation of a programme aimed at promoting...

Fresh hopes for Africa as Obama signs electricity initiative into law

President Barack Obama has signed into law a measure aimed at expanding electricity to millions of households in sub-Saharan Africa. Observers say the act...

African dams intensify malaria transmission, says study

The study finds that the construction of an expected 78 major new dams in sub-Saharan Africa over the next few years will lead to...

Quantum Global joins Forest Stewardship Council International

The recently closed $250 million timber fund is the largest dedicated to timber investments in sub‐Saharan Africa, which remains an under-invested market Quantum Global has...

Groups express concern over World Bank climate report on West Africa

Food production in Western Africa will be hit by more frequent and more extreme heat waves and droughts if the climate continues to alter...

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EAIF commits additional $30m to support urea plant expansion in Nigeria

The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF), a Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) company, has committed a $30 million senior...
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Bridging energy access gap vital for Nigeria’s economic growth – Kyari

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has emphasised the critical importance of bridging the energy access gap...

Association commended for creating opportunities for African seed growers

With the current population growth in Africa, the attainment of food security and nutrition for the general populace is...

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EAIF commits additional $30m to support urea plant expansion in Nigeria

The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF), a Private Infrastructure...

Bridging energy access gap vital for Nigeria’s economic growth – Kyari

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has...
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