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Kaduna varsity secures World Bank ACReSAL grant for greenhouse development

Kaduna State University (KASU) has secured a World Bank-funded Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) grant. Dr Aliyu Jaafar, Chairman of Green KASU, disclosed on...

WRI, World Bank present landmark assessment of nature-based solutions in Africa

A new report by World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Bank, with contributions from the African Development Bank (AfDB), provides what looks like...

AfBD, World Bank commit $40bn to Mission 300

 President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, says the bank and the World Bank...

Climate change: World Bank disburses N5bn to 140 Plateau communities

The World Bank says it has disbursed N5 billion to 140 communities across the 17 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Plateau State to help...

World Bank strengthens efforts to combat poverty, climate change with $100bn commitment for IDA21 replenishment

The World Bank Group has unveiled a record $100 billion financing package for the 21st replenishment cycle of the International Development Association (IDA21), the largest in...

Borlaug Dialogue: Adesina, Banga lead the charge to end hunger in Africa

In what looks like a remarkable opening to the 2024 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue, the president of the African Development Bank Group, Dr....

World’s 26 poorest nations in worst debt since 2006 – World Bank

The World Bank says 26 poorest countries worldwide “are deeper in debt than at any other time since 2006,” while being increasingly vulnerable to...

World Bank approves $500m loan for power, irrigation project in Nigeria

The World Bank has approved a $500 million loan to support the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) project aimed at reducing climate-induced...

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Brazil, France urge nations to boost ocean climate action ahead of COP30

Brazil and France have launched a new challenge to countries to put oceans at the centre of climate action. On...
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Tobacco harm reduction: Most smokers need cigarette alternatives – PMI executive

Most smokers will never quit and need better alternatives to cigarettes, a Philip Morris International (PMI) executive said on...

Global energy investment set to rise to $3.3tr in 2025 amid economic uncertainty, energy security concerns

Global energy investment is set to increase in 2025 to a record $3.3 trillion despite headwinds from elevated geopolitical...

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Brazil, France urge nations to boost ocean climate action ahead of COP30

Brazil and France have launched a new challenge to...

Tobacco harm reduction: Most smokers need cigarette alternatives – PMI executive

Most smokers will never quit and need better alternatives...
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