Development
Development
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REA to transform power-deprived areas into renewable energy hubs
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has pledged to turn communities where 86 million Nigerians currently lack access to electricity into a renewable energy hub for West Africa. REA’s Managing Director, Abba Aliyu, made this commitment during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with 10 Renewable Energy Service Companies (RESCOs). He emphasized that while many see the electricity deficit…
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MobiHealth partners Medicaid Cancer Foundation to revolutionise cancer treatment in Africa
A new international collaboration is set to transform cancer treatment in Africa, making world-class care accessible to patients regardless of their location. The initiative, led by Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu, President-Elect of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), brings together the Medicaid Cancer Foundation, WorldCare International, and Mobihealth International to bridge the continent’s cancer care gap through telemedicine and global…
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AfDB, World Bank pledge $40bn to ‘Mission 300’ initiative, says Akinwumi Adesina
President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has announced that the AfDB and the World Bank Group are pledging $40 billion towards the Mission 300 initiative. Mission 300 aims to provide electricity to 300 million Africans by 2030. This disclosure was made during his opening remarks titled, “From Ideas to Action to Accelerate Energy Access,” at the Mission…
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NADF signs MOU with Chinese firm to revolutionize Jigawa state agric sector
The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has partnered with the Jigawa State Government and China CAMC Engineering Co., Ltd. (CAMCE) in Beijing, China, to sign a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to revolutionize the state’s agricultural sector. This tripartite agreement aims to revolutionize Jigawa State’s agricultural sector by enhancing production, processing, and market access for key commodities, with a strong…
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PHOTO NEWS: Funke Akindele named UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has proudly announced the appointment of Nigerian actress and producer, Funke Akindele, as its new Goodwill Ambassador. In this role, Akindele will collaborate with UNAIDS and its Nigeria office to amplify efforts in raising awareness about HIV/AIDS, reducing stigma, and promoting human rights. Her appointment is also aimed at improving access to…
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Tinubu approves funds for UNESCO media literacy institute
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the release of funds for the immediate operationalization of the UNESCO Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Institute in Nigeria, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced on Thursday. Speaking in Paris during a meeting with UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information, Dr. Tawfik Jelassi, Idris confirmed that the institute, to…
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PHOTO NEWS: Adesina leads AfDB effort to restructure Zimbabwe’s foreign debts
The African Development Bank (AfDB), led by its President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, is playing a pivotal multilateral role in Zimbabwe to resolve the country’s long-standing debt crisis and reintegrate it into global financial systems. Adesina and former President of Mozambique, Joaquim Chissano, have been co-appointed as champions to guide Zimbabwe’s debt clearance and arrears resolution through a #StructuredDialoguePlatform. This platform…
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UN climate talks ‘no longer fit for purpose’ say key experts
The United Nations’ COP climate talks are “no longer fit for purpose” and need an urgent overhaul, key experts including a former UN secretary general and former UN climate chief have said. In a letter to the UN, senior figures say countries should not host the talks if they don’t support the phase out of fossil energy. This week the…
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Ilorin Innovation Hub partners UNDP to launch advanced Makerspace in Kwara
The Ilorin Innovation Hub has announced a groundbreaking partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to launch a state-of-the-art Makerspace, setting a new standard for innovation in Kwara State and across Africa. The partnership combines visionary governance, international development expertise, private sector involvement, and academic support to enhance skill development, sustainability, and technological progress. The UNDP Makerspace, located at…
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EU, UNEP partner with Nigeria to curb methane emissions in oil, agriculture sectors
The European Union (EU) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) have announced a joint commitment to support Nigeria’s efforts in reducing methane emissions, targeting key sectors like oil and gas, agriculture, and waste management. At a capacity-building workshop in Abuja, UNEP’s International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO) program manager, Marci Paranski, said the initiative will focus on establishing a national…
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