Despite featuring prominently on a June 2015 list of import item not valid for forex by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Nigeria imported at least N299.6bn of palm oil from 2017 to 2022, an analysis of Nigeria’s Foreign Trade by Daily Trust has revealed. The reports, which are released quarterly by the National Bureau […]
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Toronto — In the 20 years since U.S. President George W. Bush launched the world’s biggest investment to fight HIV/AIDS, the fund has had a “dramatic and life-saving impact”, UNAIDS U.S. liaison office director Vinay Saldhana told Openly. The U.S. government says it has invested more than $110 billion through the President’s Emergency Plan for […]
Michael Freeman, Ambassador of Israel to Nigeria has reassured of the country’s commitment to support Nigeria develop applicable technologies to boost her fight against climate change. Michael Freeman, Ambassador of Israel to Nigeria has reassured of the country’s commitment to support Nigeria develop applicable technologies to boost her fight against climate change. Mr Freeman, also […]
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Tanzania: Cop 28 – ‘We Must Act Now’
UAE, Dubai: PRESIDENT Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan yesterday urged global leaders to implement unfulfilled promises, including realising adequate financing for climate restoration as global temperatures increase due to delayed action. Dr Samia made the statement while addressing heads of state and international institution leaders at the ongoing Conference of the Parties (COP 28) in Dubai, […]
The explicit incorporation of the African diaspora into U.S.-Africa policy risks segmenting the community into old and new, with important domestic and international consequences. Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit to three African countries this week–Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia–is part of the Biden administration’s efforts to supercharge engagement with African countries in the aftermath of the […]
Abuja — In line with the global push to halt methane emissions, President Bola Tinubu has expressed his government’s commitment to end gas-flaring in the country. He also unfolded a bold agenda for a greener Nigeria with the roll-out of 100 electric buses aimed at a sustainable and eco-friendly future for the country. This is […]
Farmington — With just six months to Liberia’s highly anticipated presidential and legislative elections, the President of the ECOWAS Commission Dr. Omar Alieu Touray has called on the National Elections Commission (NEC) to be firm in executing its responsibilities. Dr. Touray made the call at the signing ceremony of the Farmington River Declaration 2023 on […]
On the Day of a Girl Child, 11th October, I received a message from Girls Not Brides, inquiring if I am available to speak during the visit of Michelle Obama, Melinda French Gates and Amal Clooney in Cape Town, South Africa. I confirmed availability, and started the long of preparations, and back and forth meetings […]
The COVID-19 pandemic, health emergencies, and worsening climate situations negatively impact the continent’s efforts to accelerate progress toward achieving Universal Health Coverage. About 672 million Africans, representing 48 per cent of the continent’s population, still lack access to the quality health care they need, WHO Regional Director for Africa, Matshidiso Moeti, has said. Ms Moeti, […]
When the Africa Cup of Nations starts in January, the Bundesliga pacesetters will be without several key players. Their absence at a crucial time could change how clubs recruit African football players in the future. Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface fondly remembers when Nigeria won their third and last Africa Cup of Nations title a […]
By Roopa Dhatt and Susannah Schaefer WASHINGTON DC / NEW YORK, Apr 7 2023 (IPS) – As World Health Worker Week draws to a close on April 7, health organizations from around the world have been celebrating women’s vital role in the health workforce and sharing stories about the enormous value they bring to all […]
London, 4th December 2023 – At least 2456 fossil fuel lobbyists have been granted access to the COP28 summit in Dubai, signalling an unprecedented presence at crucial climate talks from representatives of some of the world’s biggest polluters, according to a new analysis from the Kick Big Polluters Out (KBPO) coalition. In a year when […]
46 out of the 54 countries that signed up to the AfCFTA have ratified, Liberia not included. Stakeholders from the private and public sectors have exchanged ideas or brainstormed on how Liberia can ratify the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AFCTA) agreement to enhance better trade for the agribusiness sector of the country. AfCFTA is […]
The Defence Headquarters, yesterday, said that the Nigerian Army’s aerial bombardment of Ligarma village in Kaduna State in which some innocent civilians were killed, actually took out several terrorists, who embedded themselves in the community while fleeing. Speaking on a day that President Bola Tinubu sued for calm and ordered thorough investigation of the disaster, […]
Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be sworn in as president of the country on 29 May 2023. That’s if the courts uphold his election victory. Tinubu won the highly contested 25 February presidential election with 37% of the total votes. At least two leading opposition candidates have filed separate legal challenges to the election results. The […]
If the appointment of all the 11 candidates are confirmed as soon as possible, the Supreme Court will have its full complement of 21 justices for the first time. The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended 11 justices of the Court of Appeal for elevation to the Supreme Court bench. NJC’s Director of Information, Soji […]
Nairobi — The National Assembly is set to resume sittings Tuesday after Easter recess, with a full in-tray. The House broke for the Easter holidays in line with the House calendar. Upon resumption, top on House agenda for the second session of the 13th parliament, is the establishment of a framework to implement the political […]
Geneva/Accra — Gavi’s Board today approved the establishment of the African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator (AVMA), a financing instrument that will make up to US$ 1 billion available to support sustainable vaccine manufacturing in Africa Efforts to translate pandemic learnings into concrete action further include the establishment of a US$ 500 million First Response Fund to […]