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Dev’t Partners Pledge 630 mln USD to Ethiopia’s Climate Induced Humanitarian Assistance

Addis Ababa: Global development partners pledged 630 million USD to support the humanitarian assistance induced by climate change in Ethiopia, Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Nebiyu Tedla said.

In his biweekly briefing today, Spokesperson Nebiyu said th…

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Chinese Language Learning Gaining Momentum in Africa, Says UNECA Director

Addis Ababa: There is a growing interest and promising future for learning the Chinese language in Africa, according to UNECA Africa Center for Statistics Director Oliver Chinganya.

Addressing the celebration of the Chinese Language Day at the UNECA …

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Sustainable Chemicals, Waste Management Project for Textile and Garment Sector Launched

Addis Ababa: A project that promotes circular economy in the textile and garment sector was launched in Ethiopia today.

A circular economy (CE) approach extends the life of textile products through reuse and repair and keep end-of-life materials in t…

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Commission to build skills acquisition centres in 6 geopolitical zones

The National Commission for Refugees Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) says it will build skills acquisition centres in the six geopolitical zones of the country.

The Federal Commissioner in the organisation, Alhaji Tijani Ahmed, st…

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Ministry to partner NIPSS in harnessing digital economy for youth employment

The Minister of State for Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande, says the Federal Government is making efforts to harness the potential of digital economy in empowering the youths.

Olawande communicated this on Tuesday in Abuja when the Senior Exec…

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FG to collaborate with PETAN on oil, gas development

Mr Heineken Lokpobiri, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), has expressed the Federal Government’s readiness to collaborate with the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) to increase the country’s oil production and reve…

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Navy apprehends 75 stowaways in 8 months

The Nigerian Navy has decried the growing menace of stowaways in Lagos waters, saying it apprehended about 75 stowaways from August 2023 to April 2024.

This is contained in a statement by the Director of Information, Navy, Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Al…

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FG unveils WASH infrastructure sustainability guidelines

The Federal Government has unveiled a guideline that will allow community members to own and manage water and sanitation facilities sustainably in the country.

Prof. Joseph Utsev, the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, spoke on Tuesday in A…

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