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Chappal Energies gets $430m financing for oil assets
Chappal Energies secures a $430 million reserve-based lending package to refinance its acquisition of Equinor's Nigerian assets and fund development. This deal highlights investor confidence in well-structured African upstream projects despite tight capit
Workshop Aims to Unlock Funding for Rural Women Farmers
ICEHD convened 52 stakeholders in Lagos to tackle financial barriers for rural women farmers, exploring climate finance pathways and gender-responsive solutions for resilience.
Swiss Court Admits Climate Case Against Cement Giant
A Swiss court will hear a landmark case where Indonesian islanders sue Holcim for climate damage. This pivotal lawsuit could set a precedent for holding corporations accountable globally.
Why Africa's Green Transition Needs a Development Focus
A new report warns Africa's climate strategy must combine debt relief with low-carbon growth to ensure the green transition delivers real development dividends, not just emissions cuts.
GEF stakes $372m on Nigeria, Africa environment projects
The Global Environment Facility approves over $372 million to tackle urgent environmental issues in Nigeria and other nations. The funds target biodiversity, climate change, and pollution.
Africa Reclaims Development Wheel After USAID Freeze
The abrupt freeze of USAID funding forces African governments and civil society to recalibrate strategies, sparking a crucial shift towards sovereignty and sustainable domestic financing for health and gender programmes.
Nigerian Teens Win JA Africa 2025, $3000 Prize
Nigerian secondary school students from Darul Noor win JA Africa Company of the Year 2025 with a climate-smart drone for agriculture. They advance to a global contest for a $15,000 prize. Read their inspiring story.
Russia-Africa Partnership Forum meets in Egypt to boost cooperation
Russia pledges expanded cooperation with Africa at Cairo ministerial conference. Trade exceeds $27bn, with focus on industrial growth, security, and education. Details inside.
Accion MFB Calls for Urgent Reforms to Finance MSMEs
Accion Microfinance Bank pushes for digital onboarding and value-chain financing to unlock credit for Nigeria's informal sector, crucial for 80% of jobs. Read the key reforms needed.
UAE invests $6bn in Africa's tourism sector
The UAE announces a massive $6 billion investment plan for African tourism development, targeting aviation, infrastructure, and digital projects. Learn how this partnership aims to create thousands of jobs.
FG Pushes States to Lead Disaster, Poverty Response
Federal Government mandates states to lead humanitarian and poverty reduction efforts. New 'One Humanitarian, One Poverty Reduction System' aims to harmonise interventions and boost accountability.
N37.59tr Maritime Trade Renews Call for Local Shipping
Nigeria's massive N37.59 trillion sea trade in Q3 2025 highlights a critical need for a strong indigenous shipping industry. Experts warn of billions in annual losses and urge action on the dormant Cabotage Fund to reclaim maritime wealth.
How Boko Haram Gets Money: 4 Funding Sources Revealed
Nigerian journalist Ahmad Salkida details Boko Haram's adaptive financial model, from community donations to criminal enterprises, explaining its resilience against military pressure. Read the full analysis.
Prominent Nigerians Deny Terrorism Financing Allegations
Former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele, ex-AGF Malami, and Ambassador Buratai have issued strong denials after being named in a report revisiting a 2021 terror financing probe. Read their full statements.
Ex-Army Chief Buratai Denies Terrorism Financing Links
Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has vehemently denied an online report linking him to terrorism financiers. He calls for a retraction and apology or faces legal proceedings.
Ex-CBN Gov Emefiele Denies Sponsoring Terrorism
Former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele has vehemently denied allegations of financing terrorism in Nigeria, describing the reports as malicious and baseless. Read his full statement and the context of the claims.
Ex-AGF Malami Refutes Terror Financing Allegations
Former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami dismisses terror financing insinuations as politically motivated. He highlights his anti-terrorism reforms. Read his full statement.
Ex-Justice Minister Malami Rejects Terror Sponsor Claims
Former AGF Abubakar Malami breaks silence, dismissing terror financing claims as baseless and politically motivated. He highlights key anti-money laundering reforms from his tenure. Read his full statement.
Nigeria Must End Reliance on Foreign Health Aid - Presidency
Presidential adviser Dr. Salma Anas warns Nigeria's health system is vulnerable due to over-reliance on foreign grants and high out-of-pocket payments. The government is pushing for Domestic Resource Mobilisation to achieve Universal Health Coverage.
FG Slammed for Protecting Identities of Terror Financiers
Political activist Timi Frank accuses the Nigerian government of shielding terrorism sponsors and credits US actions for forcing a security response. He urges withholding intelligence until prosecution.
2025 to be Nigeria's second-hottest year, WMO warns
The World Meteorological Organisation projects 2025 as Nigeria's second-hottest year, threatening agriculture and food security. Urgent climate action is needed now.
FCMB Named Nigeria's Best SME-Focused Bank for 2025
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) wins the 2025 Best SME Focused Bank award from CIBN, holding a dominant 24% of industry SME lending. Discover how they fuel Nigeria's top economic sectors.
N4bn Smart Agric Project Benefits 14,000 Bauchi Farmers
Over 14,000 smallholder farmers in Bauchi North are gaining climate resilience and income through a N4 billion regenerative agriculture initiative by Heineken Africa Foundation and Nigerian Breweries. Read more.
Bank CEO Calls for $25bn Aviation Fund in Nigeria
Fidelity Bank CEO Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe urges the Federal Government to create specialised funding from the CRR to bridge Nigeria's $25 billion aviation finance gap and support fleet growth.
$50m Credit Boost for Northern Nigeria MSMEs
British International Investment and FCMB partner to provide a $50 million credit facility, with 70% targeting MSMEs in Northern Nigeria and 30% for women-owned businesses nationwide. Read more.
Kaduna fast-tracks $62.8m Kuwait Fund for development
Governor Uba Sani accelerates Kuwait's $62.8m support for Kaduna's education, healthcare, and agriculture. Over 100,000 out-of-school children targeted. Read more.
South Africa to Sit Out 2026 G20 After US Ban
South Africa announces it will not participate in the 2026 G20 meetings after the US barred its inclusion. Get the full details on this diplomatic standoff and its implications for multilateralism.
Bwala Defends Tinubu's 2014 Call for Jonathan's Resignation
Presidency spokesperson Daniel Bwala justifies Tinubu's 2014 demand for Jonathan to resign over Chibok. He contrasts past and present security approaches. Read the full analysis.
Tinubu's Aide: Trump's Outburst Fueled Nigeria Insecurity
Presidency spokesman Daniel Bwala claims Donald Trump's threat against Nigeria increased attacks. He also denies govt negotiates with terrorists and vows to name terror financiers.
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