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Policy action can cut air pollution by 2040 – World Bank

A new World Bank report reveals that targeted policy action could reduce exposure to dangerously high levels of air pollution by 2040. The report, obtained...

Kaduna varsity secures World Bank ACReSAL grant for greenhouse development

Kaduna State University (KASU) has secured a World Bank-funded Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) grant. Dr Aliyu Jaafar, Chairman of Green KASU, disclosed on...

WRI, World Bank present landmark assessment of nature-based solutions in Africa

A new report by World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Bank, with contributions from the African Development Bank (AfDB), provides what looks like...

AfBD, World Bank commit $40bn to Mission 300

 President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, says the bank and the World Bank...

Climate change: World Bank disburses N5bn to 140 Plateau communities

The World Bank says it has disbursed N5 billion to 140 communities across the 17 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Plateau State to help...

World Bank strengthens efforts to combat poverty, climate change with $100bn commitment for IDA21 replenishment

The World Bank Group has unveiled a record $100 billion financing package for the 21st replenishment cycle of the International Development Association (IDA21), the largest in...

Borlaug Dialogue: Adesina, Banga lead the charge to end hunger in Africa

In what looks like a remarkable opening to the 2024 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue, the president of the African Development Bank Group, Dr....

World’s 26 poorest nations in worst debt since 2006 – World Bank

The World Bank says 26 poorest countries worldwide “are deeper in debt than at any other time since 2006,” while being increasingly vulnerable to...

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Pipeline protection: Security agencies begin engagement with Rivers communities

Security agencies have initiated discussion with Rivers communities to safeguard pipelines and other critical national assets located within their...
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NGO urges govts to prioritise data analysis for effective environmental monitoring

The Media Awareness Journalists Initiative (MAJI), a non-governmental organisation, has urged governments at all levels to prioritise data analysis...

Brazil’s Environment Minister meets climate activists at renewable energy event

Brazilian Environment and Climate Change Minister, Marina Silva, took part in the final day of the "Renew Our Power" event. The...

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Pipeline protection: Security agencies begin engagement with Rivers communities

Security agencies have initiated discussion with Rivers communities to...

NGO urges govts to prioritise data analysis for effective environmental monitoring

The Media Awareness Journalists Initiative (MAJI), a non-governmental organisation,...