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‘Africa needs over $3 trillion to meet climate goals by 2030’

African leaders, including heads of state and government of the African Union (AU), have stressed that the continent requires more than $3 trillion by 2030 to meet its climate targets, but received only $30 billion between 2021 and 2022.
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YETFund Intervention Impacts Over 80,000 Yobe Students, N1.5bn Fund Untouched

The Yobe Education Trust Fund (YETFund) has recorded landmark achievements in boosting the state’s education sector, directly and indirectly impacting more than 80,000 students across 23 schools all without dipping into the over N1.5 billion raised during the 2022 education appeal fund. This was disclosed by the Honorary Special Adviser to the Governor on Policy, […]

Monetary Policy Committee Members Project Naira At N1,400/$ By Year End

Members of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) have projected a further strengthening of the naira. They expect the currency to appreciate to about N1400 to the dollar before the end of 2025, riding on improved oil production, steady capital inflows, and disciplined liquidity management. In their personal statements at the last […]

‘Shea Nut Export Ban Hurts Farmers’ Livelihoods, Investor Confidence’

Nigeria’s six-month ban on raw shea nut exports has sparked concerns over market disruptions, with shea nut prices plummeting by over 30 per cent and existing export contracts facing potential default, says the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE). The director-general of CPPE, Dr. Muda Yusuf stated this yesterday, adding that, the federal […]

Fidelity to spotlight role of fintech in U.S.-Africa trade

Fidelity Bank Plc will host a high-profile panel session titled ‘Digital Railroads: Powering U.S.–Africa Commerce Through Fintech’ at the upcoming Fidelity Nigeria International Trade and Creative Connect (FNITCC) in Atlanta, the United States.
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IFDC trains 50 extension agents, lead farmers in Bauchi

The International Fertiliser Development Centre (IFDC), through its Programme Soil Values, a Directorate-General for International Cooperation (DGIS)-funded programme, has organised a two-day training for extension agents and lead farmers on soil restoration, conservation techniques, and integrated soil fertility management. 
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