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Financing vital to tackling climate change in Africa, say experts
. Regions could lose 15% GDP to global warming Victor Uzoho African countries are said to be facing…
‘39m Africans could slip into extreme poverty by year-end’
Victor Uzoho As Africa’s most vulnerable communities confront the triple challenges of Covid-19 pandemic, conflict and climate change,…
WEF identify 21 Lighthouses boosting sustainability, profitability
. Africa missing from list The World Economic Forum (WEF), yesterday, announced the addition of 21 new…
Net Zero requires action on trade for businesses, Study finds
WTO, UNFCCC urge decarbonisation across supply chains For businesses to reach their emission targets, the global trading system…
Agricultural funding distorts prices, harms environment, says UN
. Focus more on mega farms over smallholders Victor Uzoho The United Nations (UN) has declared that most…
UNESCO to support Africa on environmental challenges
Victor Uzoho The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), has pledged to provide financial support through…
UN launches online data portal on Africa’s SDG agenda
Victor Uzoho A group of 17 regional United Nations entities, under the Africa Regional Collaborative Platform (RCP), yesterday…
IFC $30m loan to boost jobs, manufacturing in Nigeria, two others
A financing package worth about $30 million from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World…
ITC pushes women inclusion in trade policies
A new report by the International Trade Centre (ITC), has urged policymakers to unlock markets for women through…
Nigeria, 14 others to get $7.3m AfDB youth fund
Victor Uzoho Nigeria is among the countries set to benefit from the African Development Bank’s (AfDB) $7.3 million…