Senate approves Buhari’s fresh $16.23bn, €1.02bn loan requests
The Senate, yesterday, approved President Muhammadu Buhari’s request for fresh loans totalling over $16.23 billion and €1.02 billion.…
Bill to include Bauchi, Kogi, Lagos in NDDC scales second reading
If all goes according to plan, Bauchi, Kogi and Lagos states may soon be included as part of…
Nigeria, others to embrace sustainable agriculture to protect environment
Victor Uzoho Following new agreements to protect nature, governments of 44 countries and business organisations have partnered with…
FG to stop wheat importation, $2bn annual capital flight
Victor Uzoho The Federal Government has promised to stop wheat importation into Nigeria, and attendant $2 billion in…
NMDPRA, NNPC, others, adopt measures to avert fuel scarcity
. Naira denominated invoices accepted for coastal movement To stave off fuel scarcity following the resurgence of queues…
World Bank raises alarm over ‘massive gaps in debt-tracking system’ in poor countries
11 countries indulge in resource-backed loans in SSA Clara Nwachukwu The World Bank Group, again yesterday, raised an…
FAO analysis reveals carbon footprint of agri-food supply chain
Food processing, packaging, transport, household consumption and waste disposal are pushing the food supply chain to the top…
Many countries unprepared for climate health risks, says WHO
Although governments are prioritizing public health measures to protect their people from climate impacts, many lack the funds…
World Bank, AfDB facilitate 6 new micro-grids in Nigeria
As part of the rural electrification programme, the World Bank and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have facilitated…
FMDQ Exchange, LuxSE sign listing, cooperation agreement
Sequel to the launch of its Green Exchange initiative, Nigeria’s FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited (FMDQ Exchange), a subsidiary…