By Lucy Ogalue African Leaders have advocated for a reform of the financial architecture that integrates climate change and public finance to liberate Africa. They spoke on Wednesday at the official opening of the ongoing 2024 African Development Bank (AfDB) Group meetings in Nairobi, Kenya. The News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Precious Akutamadu Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers, on Wednesday, said that his administration has shown commitment to service delivery in line with its campaign promises. Speaking at an event to unveil his scorecard in Port Harcourt, Fubara said that his administration had done well in economy, infrastructure, housing andContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue Business Development experts have urged African nations to intensify efforts to attract private-sector financing to enhance tertiary education in order to equip the continent’s youth with competitive skills. The experts spoke at a panel discussion in Nairobi, Kenya, on the sidelines of the 2024 African Development BankContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, Group President, African Development Bank (AfDB), says infrastructure development remain critical for the effective transformation of Africa. Adesina told newsmen on the sidelines of the ongoing AfDB Annual General Meeting 2024 on Tuesday in Nairobi that infrastructure were the backbone of Africa’s transformation. TheContinue Reading
Nigeria begins stakeholders’ engagements on climate action By Ismail Abdulaziz The Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action (SPEC), Chief Ajuri Ngelale, has began stakeholders’ engagement on plans by Nigeria to maximise the potential in the Climate ecosystem. President Bola Tinubu had approved the establishment of a committee to oversee theContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, the Group President, African Development Bank (AfDB), said Africa is losing about seven to 15 billion dollars annually to the ravages of climate change. Adesina said this during a media conference in Nairobi on the sidelines of the ongoing AfDB Annual Meetings 2024. TheContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group President, Dr Akinwumi Adesina will be honoured with the “HeForShe” Champion Award in recognition of his commitment to gender equality and women empowerment across Africa. The UN Women said this during a side event as part of the ongoing AfDB AnnualContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu The Nigerian Army (NA) on Tuesday in Benin opened a two-day conference to review the performances of the Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and Transport (NACST). The army, via the Nigerian Army School of Supply and Transport (NASST), says the conference will consider the combined performances ofContinue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) says arrangements have been concluded for the inauguration of its Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Conversion, Filling, Reverse Engineering and Training Centre in Abuja. The Executive Vice Chairman of NASENI, Mr Khalil Halilu, disclosed this while addressing a newsContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Fitness and Wellness Experts have emphasised the crucial role of physical exercise in promoting mental health and balanced lifestyle. They gave the advice during a Fitness and Wellness Awareness session, hosted by the FitMyke Fitness Foundation, in collaboration with Evolve 360 Gym in Abuja. A guestContinue Reading
