Dangote, banks, Sundry Foods commit to economic growth, food Security
Dangote Group, Sundry Food Limited, Access Bank Corporation and United Bank for Africa (UBA), have reiterated their commitment…
Countries could cut emissions by 70% by 2050, says World Bank
Investing an average of 1.4% of the gross domestic product (GDP) annually could reduce emissions in developing countries…
NAMI urges effective revenue utilisation by African gov’ts
Governments across Africa must begin to rethink governance, engender public confidence and trust in government by providing value…
Nigerian Amanda Azubuike promoted to brigadier-general in U.S. army
A British-Nigerian, Amanda Azubuike, has been promoted to the rank of Brigadier-General in the United States (U.S.) Army,…
Africa is open for business, leaders tell investors
African leaders on Wednesday laid out the continent’s vast potential and invited global investors to seize investment opportunities.…
New report reveals Africa’s crisis in funding for climate adaptation
Africa is facing a critical shortfall in funding for climate adaptation according to a new report, State and…
COP27: Delivering for people, the planet now
Ahead of the Conference of Parties (COP27) climate summit, the Managing Director, Centre for Nature and Climate, World…
ECOWAS Bank for Investment raises authorised capital to $3.5bn
The Board of Governors of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has unanimously increased the Bank’s…
CSOs demand justice for climate change
The Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP), in collaboration with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), have…
NNPC, Addax sign transfer, settlement, exit agreement on disputed blocks
The protracted dispute on Oil Mining Leases (OMLs) 123/124, 126/137, operated by Addax Petroleum Nigeria Limited, is said…