Development

Climate Action Platform for Africa names Osinbajo its chairman

The Climate Action Platform for Africa (CAP-A), a public benefit organisation working to unlock Africa’s potential as a global hub for climate action, has announced the immediate past Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, GCON, as the new Chair of the Board of Directors. The organisation made the announcement in a statement yesterday. CAP-A’s work is informed by the realisation…

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Atiku urges federal, state governments to stop spread of Diphtheria

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged the federal and state governments to stop the spread of Diphtheria in the country. Diphtheria is an infection caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae. In a post on his social media, the Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate said the news of the outbreak in the country was worrisome. He wrote, “The news of…

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Afreximbank announces US$500,000 support for earthquake relief in Morocco

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has today announced a $500,000 donation to provide immediate humanitarian relief to the Kingdom of Morocco and especially towards the hard-hit regions of Al Haouz, Chichaoua, Taroudant, Amizmiz and Marrakesh, following the devastation caused by a massive magnitude 6.8 earthquake. The earthquake is the strongest to hit the nation’s centre in more than a century with…

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UNGA: First lady seeks improved advocacy on TB, HIV/AIDS in children

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu says advocacy on awareness and prevention of Tuberculosis is a priority. The first lady who was speaking at the side event organized by Concordia at the ongoing 78th United Nations General Assembly in New York, said that every child deserves a chance at a healthy and fulfilling life. The first lady also spoke on importance of…

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UN partners FG on durable solutions to humanitarian crises in Nigeria

The United Nations says it welcomes the Federal Government’s positions on a coordinated approach to handling humanitarian crises in Nigeria. The UN described the approach as the best way to find durable solutions to the multi-dimensional humanitarian challenges facing the country, saying it will partner with the federal government in that regard. A UN Team led by the Special Adviser…

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Establish Livestock Reforms and Development Authority to address farmers, herders crisis Ganduje urges Tinubu

The Committee members of the National Conference on Livestock Reforms and Mitigation of Associated Conflicts in Nigeria have urged President Bola Tinubu to establish a Federal Authority to be charged with the mandate of leading the sustainable reforms and development of the livestock sector. The members of the committee, led by National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Abdullahi…

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Food security: World Food Programme to fight hunger in Nigeria with $2.5bn

The World Food Programme, WFP, has pledged to support President Tinubu’s Zero Hunger Programme under the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. Country Director of WFP, David Stevesson, made this known Tuesday when he led a team of the United Nations, UN agency to visit the Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu in her…

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Shettima meets global health partners urges for more funding in sector

Vice President Kashim Shettima has said that increasing domestic health financing, industrialisation, and improved health outcomes will be the Tinubu administration’s key priorities in the health sector. The Vice President made this statement on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa by a group from the Global Health Partners, which includes the Global Fund, the US President’s Malaria…

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Afreximbank to double intra-African trade financing to $40bn by 2026

African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) is set to double its financing of intra-African trade to 40 billion dollars on a revolving basis by 2026. This bank’s intra-African trade financing stood at 20 billion dollars in 2021. Afreximbank’s Executive Vice President, Mrs Kanayo Awani, Made the disclosure at the Intra-African Trade Fair 2023 (IATF) Nigeria High Level Business Roadshow on Monday…

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Afreximbank signs MOU to support development of Anambra State

…foresees $200-million debt financing The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)  has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Nigeria’s Anambra State Government to collaborate on state development efforts through the provision of project preparation and advisory services, including a potential debt financing programme of up to US $200 million. Under the terms of the MOU signed by Mrs. Kanayo Awani, Afreximbank’s…

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