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Climate Change

UNECA chief seeks increased, urgent funding to mitigate climate change in Africa

Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), Vera Songwe, has called for urgent and increased funding to mitigate the impact...

Michael Simire - August 3, 2022

Human Welfare

Vera Songwe: An Africa-G7 energy and food security grand bargain

Europe, the US, and Africa are all reeling from the prolonged Russia/Ukraine crisis. They need to forge a new grand bargain that holds out the promise...

Michael Simire - June 25, 2022

Business

Vera Songwe: Africa wants more of a voice in decisions shaping world finance

In a letter published in the FT on Friday, April 22, 2022, Vera Songwe, UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for...

admin - April 24, 2022

Sustainable Devpt

UNECA, AU, others to partner on sustainable development in Africa

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) has said that it will partner with the African Union (AU) and other bodies to ensure...

Michael Simire - March 19, 2021

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Climate ChangeNovember 21, 2024

Climate change: Lagos advocates early warning system

The Lagos State Government has advocated early warning system as a necessary environmental protection strategy against climate change effects. Dr...

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Oil & GasNovember 21, 2024

Clean energy: Govt reiterates commitment to invest in hydrogen

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated commitment to promote hydrogen as a clean energy source, with vast potential...

Climate ChangeNovember 21, 2024

Draft NCQG text lacks meaningful commitments from developed countries – PACJA

Despite acknowledging the widening financial gaps and barriers faced by developing nations, the NCQG text, says the Pan African...

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Climate ChangeNovember 21, 2024

Climate change: Lagos advocates early warning system

The Lagos State Government has advocated early warning system...

Oil & GasNovember 21, 2024

Clean energy: Govt reiterates commitment to invest in hydrogen

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated commitment to...