TEF to announce beneficiaries of 2021 Entrepreneurship Programme
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the leading philanthropy empowering young African entrepreneurs, will announce the beneficiaries of the…
104 countries sign declaration on forest to accelerate climate action
At least 110 leaders representing 85% of Earth’s forests signed the COP26 Glasgow Leaders Declaration on Forests and…
10 coys launch Alliance for Clean Air
The first global private sector initiative to tackle air pollution, Alliance for Clean Air, was launched by 10…
‘Energy efficiency key to sustainable data centres in Africa’
Victor Uzoho Africa is experiencing some of the fastest growth in internet access seen around the world, mainly…
11 million Nigerians need humanitarian assistance
. As country ranks third on Global Terrorism Index Victor Uzoho The outgoing United Nations (UN) Resident/Humanitarian Coordinator…
Renewable energy promises 25m direct jobs in Africa, Asia – study
Victor Uzoho A recent study by the Rockefeller Foundation has shown that investing in distributed renewable energy systems…
UN says half world’s population exposed to more natural disasters by 2030
Victor Uzoho The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres, has projected that by the year 2030, about 50…
African leaders seek land, tenure rights for women, youths
Victor Uzoho African leaders and stakeholders have called on African states to develop pro-poor land policies and inclusive…
FG expects $197.4m from 5G auction on Dec 13
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has fixed the reserve price for the 3.5GHz spectrum auction for 5G services…
Paga launches business connect solution for SMEs
Stanley Onyekachi Nigerian fintech company, Paga, has announced the launch of Business Connect & Grow (BC&G), a suite…