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Africa loses 15% GDP to climate change – AfDB

Africa has been losing from five per cent to 15 per cent of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita growth because of climate...

Climate change: 600m Africans at risk of severe droughts – AfDB, GCA report

The lives of 600 million people in Africa are at risk because of the growing severity and frequency of droughts, according to a report. The...

Private sector participation in climate action in Africa is weak – Itua

Dr. Eugene O. Itua, CEO, Natural Eco Capital, in a presentation titled “Scaling Climate Action Through Climate Technology and Innovation by SMEs in Africa”...

AfDB mulls mobilising $13bn for climate change – Adesina

President, African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, said it’s fund, the African Development Fund (ADF), would introduce a Climate Action Window to mobilise...

AfDB to deliver certified wheat, seeds to 20 million farmers – Adesina

The President, African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, says the bank is set to deliver climate-adapted, certified wheat and other staple crops seeds...

Experts seek urgency of climate financing for Africa

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) experts say there is the need to urgently mobilise climate financing for Africa. A statement...

Leaders welcome Kenyatta as Global Champion for Africa Adaptation Acceleration Programme

Global Centre on Adaptation CEO, Professor Patrick Verkooijen, welcomed President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya as the Global Champion for the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Programme (AAAP) at...

AfDB establishes African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation to transform continent’s healthcare sector

The African Development Bank’s (AfDB) Board of Directors has approved the establishment of the African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation, a new institution that will significantly...

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NMDPRA begins campaign on dangers of scooping petroleum products from accident scenes

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Resources Authority (NMDPRA) is set to embark on a public campaign to educate...
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Tinubu signs N54.99trn 2025 budget into law, says it will empower Nigerians, build resilient future

President Bola Tinubu on Friday, February 28, signed the N54.99 trillion 2025 Appropriation Bill into law at the State...

Tripling off-grid renewables is a catalyst for sustainable development in rural communities

The landmark COP28 UAE consensus marked a turning point in the global energy transition, committing to triple installed renewable energy...

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NMDPRA begins campaign on dangers of scooping petroleum products from accident scenes

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Resources Authority (NMDPRA)...

Tinubu signs N54.99trn 2025 budget into law, says it will empower Nigerians, build resilient future

President Bola Tinubu on Friday, February 28, signed the...
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