Tag:World Bank

Renewable Energy

World Bank, REA delegation inspects work on 12 megawatts solar project in Borno

The World Bank Practice Manager for West Africa, Mr Ashish Khanna, has commended the level of work on the 12 megawatts University of Maiduguri...

Michael Simire - July 7, 2024

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Global gas flaring rises to highest level since 2019, says World Bank

The amount of gas flared worldwide in 2023 rose by nine billion cubic meters (bcm) to 148 bcm, its highest level since 2019, a...

Michael Simire - June 22, 2024

Water & Sanitation

435,000 Imo residents benefit from World Bank-supported WASH programme

No fewer than 435,000 rural residents across four Local Government Areas (LGAs) are benefitting from the World Bank-supported Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply,...

Michael Simire - May 14, 2024

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World Bank urges states to enhance progress in SURWASH Programme

The World Bank has urged states implementing the Sustainable Urban-Rural Water Sanitation and Hygiene (SURWASH) programme to explore better approaches for the benefit of...

Michael Simire - May 14, 2024

Climate Change

Changes in farm practices can cut greenhouse gas emissions by one-third – World Bank

Changes in farm and food production methods can cut greenhouse gas emissions by a third by 2030, a new World Bank report has said. World...

Michael Simire - May 7, 2024

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Loss & Damage Fund Board holds historic first meeting, engages World Bank

The Board of the fund for responding to loss and damage wrapped up its historic first meeting in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, last...

Michael Simire - May 6, 2024

Climate Change

ACReSAL: Minister lauds World Bank’s $2m disbursement to FCT

The Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr Mariya Mahmoud, has commended the World Bank for disbursing $2 million to the FCT. The fund...

Michael Simire - April 26, 2024

Oil & Gas

Spring Meetings: Global South activists clamour World Bank gas reforms

Global activists and concerned citizens coordinated by the Big Shift Global campaign on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, transformed the entrance of the World Bank...

Michael Simire - April 17, 2024

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