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Climate change impacting water security, says World Bank

A new World Bank reports finds that water scarcity, exacerbated by climate change, could hinder economic growth, spur migration, and spark conflict. The report adds...

10 LGAs to benefit from N8.8bn World Bank, Sokoto projects

The World Bank and the Sokoto State Government are collaborating in the execution of various projects to the tune of N8.8 billion in the...

World Bank, investors in $117.5m Africa renewable energy deal

Global renewable energy developer Mainstream Renewable Power has signed $117.5 million equity investment from investors including IFC, the IFC African, Latin American and Caribbean...

Climate-driven water scarcity could cost regions up to 6% of GDP by 2050

A new World Bank reports finds that water scarcity, exacerbated by climate change, could hinder economic growth, spur migration, and spark conflict. However, most...

Lagos asked to clear the air on water privatisation scheme

Deputy Director of Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) Akinbode Oluwafemi calls on Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, to make a public...

US legislator cautions World Bank on role in water privatisation

A United States lawmaker, Gwen Moore, has written the president of the World Bank Group (WBG), raising concerns about the international finance organisation’s role...

World Bank, GEF launch ‘Global Platform for Sustainable Cities’

Under the GPSC, the international community is investing over a billion dollar in the sustainable cities of the future City leaders from around the world...

World Bank plans $20 million carbon credit auction

The World Bank will hold a $20 million auction for carbon credits from projects designed to cut methane emissions, offering up to 10 times...

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Nigeria inaugurates Optimised System House for Ozone-friendly foam production

In a landmark step towards environmental sustainability, the Federal Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with the United Nations Development...
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Africa’s chance to move from resource supplier to industrial innovator 

For decades, the direction of global industry has been set far from Africa. The continent is too often seen...

Experts urge action on plastics use

Environmental experts have called on the Nigerian government to take urgent action against plastic use, warning of serious health...

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Nigeria inaugurates Optimised System House for Ozone-friendly foam production

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