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AfricaTech Awards: IFC, Viva to reward cutting-edge climate tech entrepreneurs, others

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and Viva Technology on Monday, February 27, 2023, announced the second edition...

Food crisis: FAO, IMF, others call for continued global urgent action

The World Bank Group (WBG), Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Trade Organisation (WTO) and World Food...

New trust fund to finance projects aimed at emission reduction – World Bank

The World Bank Group says it is proposing a new trust fund to help increase financial flow from the global community to projects aimed...

World Bank delivers $31.7bn aid in climate finance

World Bank Group says it has delivered a record $31.7 billion in fiscal year 2022 (FY22) to help countries address climate change. This is contained...

World Bank to increase assistance to Nigeria’s poor, vulnerable – Osinbajo

The World Bank Group (WBG) has expressed its readiness to help in increasing assistance to Nigeria’s poor and vulnerable. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, in a...

World Bank harps on nature preservation for economic growth

The World Bank Group President, David Malpass, says preserving nature and maintaining its services are critical for economic growth. Malpass stated this on Friday, July...

World Bank to invest over $5bn in drylands in Africa

The World Bank plans to invest over $5 billion over the next five years to help restore degraded landscapes, improve agriculture productivity, and promote...

World Bank approves $1.5bn COVID-19 recovery, stimulus for Nigeria

The World Bank Group has approved a $1.5 billion package to help build a resilient recovery post-COVID-19 in Nigeria. This is according to a statement...

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MOSOP seeks compliance with wetlands protection in Ogoniland oil plans

The Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People (MOSOP) says it is seeking compliance with wetlands protection in oil...
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G7 urged to tax fossil fuel windfall profits amid surging oil prices

G7 countries were on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, urged to enact a windfall tax or tax on the excess...

South Africa: Budget 2026 fails to fast-track just transition, tackle inequality – Group

In a period of economic uncertainty and escalating climate impacts, The Green Connection is of the opinion that South Africa's Budget 2026 misses...

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MOSOP seeks compliance with wetlands protection in Ogoniland oil plans

The Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People (MOSOP)...

G7 urged to tax fossil fuel windfall profits amid surging oil prices

G7 countries were on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, urged...