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World Bank approves $143m for drought response in Somalia

The World Bank said it has approved $143 million in International Development Assistance (IDA) financing to help vulnerable Somalis tackle severe drought and food...

COVID-19 stalls progress toward universal energy access – Report

The Energy Progress Report says impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been a key factor in slowing progress toward universal energy access. This is contained...

Green, sustainable bonds to contribute to Africa’s sustainable economy – World Bank

The World Bank has said that Green, Social and Sustainable (GSS) bonds could contribute to Africa’s sustainable economy. Mr Jorge Calderon, the Vice President and...

Buhari tasks World Bank, AfDB, others to activate $19bn fund for PAGGW’s activities

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the World Bank, African Development Bank (AfDB) and other partners to support the One Planet Summit initiative and activate...

Efforts to reduce global gas flaring stalled over 10 years – World Bank

The World Bank says global progress to reduce gas flaring, the wasteful industry practice of burning natural gas during oil production, has stalled in...

SDGs: Ekiti, World Bank, others partner to improve water supply, sanitation

The Ekiti State Government says it’s partnership with the World Bank and Federal Ministry of Water Resources is to facilitate improved water supply, sanitation...

Nigeria, World Bank inaugurate project to tackle aridification challenges

The Federal Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with World Bank, has launched the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project, to address environmental challenges...

Kwara partners World Bank to tackle effects of global warming

Kwara State Government and World Bank will commence an environmental project aimed at halting and remedying devastating effects of global warming, environmental degradation and...

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Nigeria’s energy crisis: Shedding light on corruption, obstacles, reforms for Energy Transition

In the sweltering heat of Nigeria, where temperatures soar above 36 degrees Celsius, the oppressive reality of epileptic power...
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African non-state actors decry ‘unjust’ location of Santiago Network on Loss and Damage in Geneva

The Pan Africa Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), its allies and partners, representing the active agency of Non-State Actors from...

EAIF commits additional $30m to support urea plant expansion in Nigeria

The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF), a Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) company, has committed a $30 million senior...

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Nigeria’s energy crisis: Shedding light on corruption, obstacles, reforms for Energy Transition

In the sweltering heat of Nigeria, where temperatures soar...

African non-state actors decry ‘unjust’ location of Santiago Network on Loss and Damage in Geneva

The Pan Africa Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), its allies...
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