Renewables supplied only a third of Africa’s electricity demand growth
May 5, 2021 An analysis of global electricity revealed that wind and solar showed resilient growth in 2020 despite the pandemic, forcing a record fall in global coal power. The…
Another expensive divorce: Quick facts about Bill and Melinda Gates
Bill and Melinda Gates, who run one of the world’s largest philanthropies, are divorcing after 27 years of marriage. They both announced the divorce on Twitter at the same time….
Maradona Was Left To ‘Fate’ Ahead Of Death – Expert Panel
May 1, 2021 Argentine football icon Diego Maradona received inadequate medical care and was left to his fate for a “prolonged, agonizing period” before he died last year, an expert…
Indian scientists flag virus mutations that could ‘evade immune response’
May 1, 2021 A forum of scientific advisers set up by the Indian government has told authorities about minor mutations in some samples of the coronavirus that could “possibly evade…
Food security: African countries pledge US$17 billion, commit to double agricultural productivity
May 1, 2021 A coalition of multilateral development banks and development partners has pledged over US$17 billion in financing on Friday during a high-level forum, in a bold bid to…
Tokyo Olympics Could Be Held Behind Closed Doors – Games Chief
April 30, 2021 This summer’s virus-postponed Olympics could be held behind closed doors, Tokyo 2020 president Seiko Hashimoto told AFP on Friday, pledging to ensure the Games will be safe….
UI to benefit from 2nd Round Lacuna Fund for Projects Supporting NLP technologies Across Africa
April 30, 2021 The University of Ibadan’s Annotated Spoken Corpus for Igbo Natural Language Processing (NLP) Tasks, Nweya has been listed for 2nd Round of Lacuna NLP Funding across Africa….
Nigeria among 7 countries that account for Two-Thirds of global gas flaring – Report
April 30, 2021 In an unprecedented year for the oil and gas industry, oil production declined by 8% in 2020, while global gas flaring reduced by 5%, according to satellite…
Coronavirus: Risk of pandemic resurgence ‘remains high’ in Africa – WHO
April 30, 2021 The risk of COVID-19 resurgence remains high in several African countries due to poor adherence to public health measures, including mass gatherings, low testing and vaccination rates,…
U.S pledges support, solidarity to combat insecurity in Lake Chad region
April 28, 2021 The U.S. government has pledged support and absolute solidarity to combat the lingering and growing insecurity in Nigeria and the Lake Chad Basin Region. Mr. Anthony Blinken,…