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UNDP, ECN train women, youths to fabricate energy-efficient stoves

A group of women and youths in a community in Abuja has received training in the fabrication of energy-efficient fuel wood stoves under the...

500 women to benefit from UNDP-GEF solar scheme

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in collaboration with The Kings Domain, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), has concluded plans to train no fewer than...

Fatma Samoura takes up position as new UN boss in Nigeria

Newly appointed Resident Representative for UNDP in Nigeria (who will also serve as UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator) has taken up her position in Abuja. Before coming to Nigeria, Ms....

UN urged to cut ties with Kenya oil producer over land-grab

Lake Victoria farmers cite Bidco land-grabbing, environmental destruction and human rights violations in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania The Bugala Farmers Association in Uganda has called on...

Nigeria targets 10% rise in renewable power generation by 2020

A fresh initiative that incorporates low carbon systems in power generation and supply is expected to increase the production of renewable energy in Nigeria...

GEF-UNDP scheme to develop resilience to food security

Fresh hopes have emerged for Nigeria’s floundering agricultural sector, thanks to a new initiative being promoted by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the...

BoI/UNDP initiative retrofits rural homes with solar systems

Foremost development finance institution, Bank of Industry (BoI) in a collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), recently commissioned 48KW pilot model off-grid...

COP 21: Nigeria builds ‘gender-balanced’ group of negotiators

As the much-vaunted 21st Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 21) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) approaches,...

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Experts take first step towards GEF-9 replenishment

With less than five years on the clock to meet key international environmental targets, experts gathered this week to...
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Coastal highway: Construction begins in Cross River, Akwa Ibom in March

Construction on Sections 3A and 3B of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, located in Cross River and Akwa Ibom respectively,...

Five candidates cleared for AfDB presidency race – Committee

The race to lead the African Development Bank (AfDB) has officially begun with the release of the list of...

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Experts take first step towards GEF-9 replenishment

With less than five years on the clock to...

Coastal highway: Construction begins in Cross River, Akwa Ibom in March

Construction on Sections 3A and 3B of the Lagos-Calabar...
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