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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...

World Bank develops action plan against GBV

The Mineral Sector Support for Economic Diversification (MinDiver) Project has developed action plan on Gender Based Violence (GBV) to mitigate against rape of women and...

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ACB demands national ban as glyphosate found in South Africa’s staple foods

Through a formal, comprehensive, and urgent submission, the African Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) requests the Minister of Agriculture to deregister and ban...
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UK deepens partnership with Bayelsa on security, youth resilience, women’s empowerment

The British Deputy High Commissioner in Abuja, Mrs. Gill Lever OBE, has concluded a three-day working visit to Bayelsa...

Over 127,000 pairs of glasses distributed as VCDF, SEEPCO launch free eye care services in Delta

In a major boost to community healthcare delivery, Vcare for Development Foundation (VCDF) in partnership with the Delta State...

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ACB demands national ban as glyphosate found in South Africa’s staple foods

Through a formal, comprehensive, and urgent submission, the African Centre for...

UK deepens partnership with Bayelsa on security, youth resilience, women’s empowerment

The British Deputy High Commissioner in Abuja, Mrs. Gill...
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