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Climate Change

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...
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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....
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Business

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...
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Sustainable Devpt

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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World Bank to support Nigeria in turning forests to economic hubs

The World Bank has pledged to support the Federal Government in turning Nigerian forests to economic hubs. Malam Balarabe Lawal, Minister of Environment, disclosed this...
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Renewable Energy

Nigeria, World Bank, AfDB collaborate on university electricity project

The Federal Government of Nigeria, in partnership with the World Bank and African Development Bank (AfDB), is working to provide electricity to selected universities...
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Renewable Energy

World Bank, REA delegation inspects work on 12 megawatts solar project in Borno

The World Bank Practice Manager for West Africa, Mr Ashish Khanna, has commended the level of work on the 12 megawatts University of Maiduguri...
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Global gas flaring rises to highest level since 2019, says World Bank

The amount of gas flared worldwide in 2023 rose by nine billion cubic meters (bcm) to 148 bcm, its highest level since 2019, a...
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Oil & Gas

Nigeria’s oil reserves dropped to 37.01bn barrels in January – NUPRC

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) says the nation’s crude oil and condensates reserves dropped to 37.01 billion...
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Health

Researchers find link between ultra-processed foods and infertility in women

Women who consume lower amounts of ultra-processed foods have higher odds of conceiving, according to new research from McMaster...
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Despite increased LG allocation, Oyo community cut off due to bridge abandoned 10 years ago

For over 10 years, residents of Ifelodun Community, in Oke-Odo, under the Ona-Ara Local Government Area of Oyo State,...

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Oil & Gas

Nigeria’s oil reserves dropped to 37.01bn barrels in January – NUPRC

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) says the...
Health

Researchers find link between ultra-processed foods and infertility in women

Women who consume lower amounts of ultra-processed foods have...