Attracting international private investment is crucial to closing financing gaps to better respond to countries’ specific needs in climate adaptation and mitigation. © Shutterstock/Michel luiz de Freitas | Policies to curb climate change through foreign direct investment have focused primarily on the renewable energy and electricity sectors. Ahead of the next UN climate change conference (COP27), UNCTAD…
The 17th edition of the Abuja International Trade Fair (AITF) organised by the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has started today at the Trade Fair Complex. The Trade Fair with the theme, “Creating an Export Ready Market Through SME Digitization” is expected to host 500 exhibitors, 10,000 products and over 100,000 visitors. At…
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has said that he would not appeal the judgement delivered on Wednesday by the Federal High Court, Damaturu, in Yobe State with respect to the forthcoming Yobe North Senatorial District elections. Lawan said in a statement which he personally signed and released on Thursday that he has accepted…
Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Business Entrepreneurship Skills and Technology (ACCI-BEST) Centre on Monday launched the e-learning module on gender and disability inclusion mainstreaming to enable us to create an inclusive world. ACCI- BEST Centre organized the virtual launch as an outcome of the collaboration with the GIZ-SKYE program and Vocational Education and Training…
President Bazoum discusses the enduring conflict in the Sahel, the future of the G5S Alliance, partnership with the US, and what lies ahead for Niger amidst conflict with extremists and global migration challenges. At a time when instability and jihadist offensives continue to afflict the Sahel, Niger is a strategic actor in the region. The…
The Organizing Committee for the preparation and holding of the second Russia–Africa Summit in the Russian Federation, which will be held in the summer of 2023 in St. Petersburg, has been allotted. Aide to the President of the Russian Federation Yuri Ushakov was appointed Chairman of the Organizing Committee. A constructive and trust-based dialogue is…
The German economy is in a broad-based recession as a result of supply and demand shocks. For the time being, no end to the Russian invasion of Ukraine is expected. This results in high risks with regard to a comprehensive energy supply in Germany and high energy costs for the entire economy. In addition, the global supply…
When governments deploy tax revenues for the common good of the citizens, there is a concomitant increase in tax compliance by citizens who see the direct benefit of the taxes they pay. This was the position held by the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Muhammad Nami during his opening remarks at…
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has concluded an intense week of discussions with world leaders and international partners at the UN General Assembly in New York with a series of pledges to tackle the current food crisis, aggravated by Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the urgent climate and nature crisis…
Participants of the AF’s global seminar for its National Implementing Entities held in 2018 made a field trip with Washington, D.C.’s Climate Resilience Office to adaptation sites that improve water management in vulnerable areas around the city. Washington, D.C. (September 23, 2022) — The Adaptation Fund’s 9th Annual Global Seminar for its Accredited National Implementing Entities (NIEs) will…
