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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...

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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ECA seeks coordinated action to advance SDGs, Agenda 2063

The Executive Secretary, Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Claver Gatete, has called for coordinated and transformative action to advance...
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Kano to plant 10m trees to mitigate climate change 

The Kano State Government has announced plans to distribute 10 million tree seedlings for planting across the state, as...

Mixed reactions trail Lagos solar approval policy

Some Lagos residents on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, expressed divergent views on a directive by the state government requiring...

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ECA seeks coordinated action to advance SDGs, Agenda 2063

The Executive Secretary, Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Claver...

Kano to plant 10m trees to mitigate climate change 

The Kano State Government has announced plans to distribute...