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Private sector key to realising sustainability agenda in Africa – UN

African governments should leverage capital, technology, and manpower from industry to hasten realisation of sustainability agenda and pandemic recovery in the continent, Amina Mohammed,...

COVID-19: More than 1bn people may live in extreme poverty by 2030 – UNDP

More than one billion people could live in extreme poverty by 2030 due to the long-term effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, according to...

WFP says short of $180m for Zimbabwe’s food relief programme

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) said on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 it was facing a funding gap of $180 million for Zimbabwe’s humanitarian...

Carbon dioxide levels hit new record, says WMO

Levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere hit a new record of 410.5 parts per million in 2019, and are expected to keep...

Global attention on neglected diseases advocated at African science journalists’ conference

The fourth African Conference of Science Journalists (ACSJ IV) is underway virtually, on the theme: “Bolstering the Role of Science Journalism during a Pandemic...

Britain to ban new petrol cars by 2030 to net zero emissions

Britain will ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans from 2030, five years earlier than previously planned, Prime Minister Boris...

Glasgow Agreement, a plan of our own

We are once again at a crossroads. The COP26 in Glasgow has been postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but the climate collapse may...

Droughts, floods may undermine Africa’s economic progress – Afreximbank

African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank) says the increasing frequency of droughts and floods over the last two decades may undermine Africa’s economic progress. Prof. Benedict Oramah,...

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COP29: AIM for Climate Innovation Sprints in Nigeria direct investments in climate-smart agriculture

The Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate), said to be the largest global coalition at the intersection...
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Nasarawa Assembly set to identify, reprimand erring mining companies

The Nasarawa State House of Assembly is set to conduct a fact-finding visit to Abuni and Uke districts in...

Crude oil spills in Ogboinbiri community in Bayelsa now a routine, group alerts

The incessant oil spills in Ogboinbiri Community in Southern Ijaw LGA of Bayelsa State has nowbecome a monthly occurrence,...

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COP29: AIM for Climate Innovation Sprints in Nigeria direct investments in climate-smart agriculture

The Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate),...

Nasarawa Assembly set to identify, reprimand erring mining companies

The Nasarawa State House of Assembly is set to...
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