Africa: Ministers from Global South Come Together to Call for Urgent Action on Nature Finance at COP16

Africa: Ministers from Global South Come Together to Call for Urgent Action on Nature Finance at COP16

[ad_1] The Ministerial Alliance for Ambition on Nature Finance (MAANF) has today shared a statement signed by 20 Ministers of Environment from the Global South, 'Seeking Accountability on Ambition for Nature Finance.' The press conference at which this was launched can be watched here. Released on the second day of the High-Level segment, the statement calls on countries in the Global North to: 'Act urgently to ensure that at least […]

October 31, 2024

News

Nigeria/Ghana: Just in – Nigeria’s Flying Eagles Defeat Ghana, Retain Wafu B U20 Title

[ad_1] Ghana pulled one back in the second half but couldn't overcome the deficit, handing the Flying Eagles their well-deserved victory Nigeria's U-20 football team, the Flying Eagles, successfully defended their WAFU B U20 title with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Ghana on Wednesday at the Stade de Kegue in Lome, Togo. The Nigerian side dominated the match, thanks to two exceptional goals from Kparobo Arierhi. The first goal came […]

October 31, 2024

Africa

Africa’s Role in Ethical AI for Healthcare

[ad_1] Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming healthcare systems worldwide, offering promising solutions to challenges such as patient diagnosis, disease prediction, and healthcare delivery. However, as the use AI continues to gather pace in Africa's healthcare landscape, it raises critical ethical questions. How can we ensure AI systems are inclusive, unbiased, and equitable? More importantly, how can Africa position itself to lead the world in responsible AI use while addressing […]

October 31, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: Police Dismiss, Remand Officer Who Killed Enugu Musician

[ad_1] Police Inspector Joseph Ozonwanji, formerly of the Anti-Cultism Police Squad in Enugu State, has been arraigned and remanded in prison custody for the murder of Igbo ogene musician, Okezie Nwamba, also known as Igbo-Jah. Ozonwanji was arraigned on Monday on one count charge bordering on murder before a Chief Administrative Magistrate, Enugu East Magistrate Court, Ngozi Edeani. This development comes after Ozonwanji's orderly room trial, which led to his […]

October 31, 2024

News

Nigeria: Man Utd Reportedly Set to Appoint Amorim As New Coach

[ad_1] Manchester United sacked manager Erik ten Hag on Monday after a disastrous start to the season and are reportedly set to appoint Portuguese coach Ruben Amorim as their next boss. Time finally ran out for Ten Hag with United sitting a lowly 14th in the Premier League table after they suffered a fourth defeat in nine league games at West Ham on Sunday. Despite substantial dealings in the transfer […]

October 31, 2024

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Africa: How G24 Is Helping African Countries, Others Tackle Illicit Financial Flows Generated ‘Legally’ – Official

[ad_1] "They (illicit flows) go out as profit or whatever, but they are not well-recorded or the officials of the countries, they really don't know that these flows are illicit. So we've taken the position that the taxing rights in a country should be based on significant economic presence...," she noted. Iyabo Masha, the director of the Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four on International Monetary Affairs and Development (G-24), says a lot of illicit financial flows are actually generated in countries […]

October 31, 2024

News

Nigeria/Ghana: Ghana, Nigeria Clash in Wafu B U-20 Finals

[ad_1] The national U-20 team, the Black Satellites, will square off with arch-rivals, the Flying Eagles, of Nigeria today in the finals of the West Africa Football Union (WAFU) B U-20 tournament at the Stade Kegue in Lome, Togo. With both teams already securing qualification for next year's U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, all eyes now turn to the prestigious WAFU B trophy. En route to today's final, coach Desmond Ofei's side started with a 2-2 draw with Benin before […]

October 30, 2024

News

Libya/Nigeria: CAF and the Botched Libya-Nigeria Match

[ad_1] The CAF punitive decision holds lessons for all We commend the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) for safeguarding its integrity by finding Libya liable of a serious breach in the botched AFCON 2025 Match qualifier with Nigeria. The Libya Football Federation (LFF), according to CAF, contravened Article 31 of the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) Regulations as well as Articles 82 and 151 of the CAF Disciplinary Code. CAF then awarded three goals and three points to Nigeria and […]

October 30, 2024

News

Nigeria: Ademola Lookman Listed 14th in Ballon d’Or Ranking

[ad_1] Nigeria's nominee, Ademola Lookman, who was listed overall 14th in this year's Ballon d'Or, has said he has never been far away from his Nigerian roots even though he was born in South London and also played for England at various age-grade levels. "I've always been a Nigerian man," he said. Lookman who looked dapper in his black suit at the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris, France last night, insisted he has always been in touch with his people. […]

October 30, 2024

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