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Climate crisis, water-related disasters responsible for $2.97trn global economic loss – UN

June 26, 2021June 26, 2021News Agency

UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, says the global climate crisis is exacerbating and intensifying water-related disasters, jeopardising lives and livelihood of four billion people, resulting to over 2.97 trillion dollars in economic losses. Guterres told the Fifth UN Special Thematic Session on Water and Disasters on Friday that climate-related disasters had doubled in the past two […]

The world’s tallest building – Burj Khalifa, lit up by HUAWEI IdeaHub

June 26, 2021June 26, 2021Ayo Olowo

As a leading global provider of ICT technology, Huawei (e.Huawei.com) unveils its award-winning productivity tool for the smart office – IdeaHub. HUAWEI IdeaHub is redefining a new style of collaboration and communication, especially during these times of work-from-home or learning from home since the pandemic outbreak. It ensures collaboration across devices and many different spaces, […]

Amina Mohammed appointed UN deputy secretary-general for second term

June 19, 2021June 19, 2021Ayo Olowo

The secretary-general of the United Nations (UN), António Guterres, has asked Amina Mohammed to serve as deputy secretary-general for a second term. On Friday, Guterres was re-appointed as the secretary-general of the UN for a second term by the general assembly. His second term starts on January 1, 2022, and will run for a period […]

MASTERCARD FOUNDATION TO DEPLOY $1.3 BILLION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AFRICA CDC TO SAVE LIVES AND LIVELIHOODS

June 10, 2021June 10, 2021Ayo Olowo

The MasterCard Foundation has announced that it will deploy $1.3 billion over the next three years in partnership with the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to save the lives and livelihoods of millions of people in Africa and hasten the economic recovery of the continent. The Saving Lives and Livelihoods initiative will acquire vaccines […]

Commonwealth countries call for a “blue reset” in pandemic’s wake

June 10, 2021June 10, 2021Ayo Olowo

Commonwealth member countries are supporting a call to “reset and rebuild” equitable, resilient ocean economies in the wake of the devastating impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. On World Ocean Day, a panel of high-level representatives from across the Commonwealth focused on the widespread challenges facing many ocean-driven economies, particularly small states that rely heavily […]

Commonwealth health ministers demand equal access to COVID-19 vaccines for the world

May 24, 2021May 24, 2021Ayo Olowo

Commonwealth health ministers have today issued a joint statement after their annual meeting in which they called for swift and equal access to COVID-19 vaccines for everyone around the world. In the statement on behalf of the 54 Commonwealth member countries, they expressed deep concern over the stark gaps in access and delivery of doses, especially in […]

Commonwealth countries target inclusive shift to clean energy

May 15, 2021May 15, 2021Ayo Olowo

The Second Commonwealth Sustainable Energy Forum concluded today with strong recommendations for member countries to work together to fast-track an inclusive, just and equitable transition to low-carbon energy systems across the Commonwealth. The biennial gathering, held virtually over 12-14 May, explored practical solutions to help meet global commitments on energy made under the 2030 Agenda […]

Dominic Ongwen sentenced to 25 years of imprisonment

May 7, 2021May 7, 2021Ayo Olowo

Trial Chamber IX of the International Criminal Court (“ICC” or “Court”) sentenced (https://bit.ly/3vFojXc) Dominic Ongwen to 25 years of imprisonment following the Trial Judgment in which the Chamber found him guilty for a total of 61 crimes comprising crimes against humanity and war crimes, committed in Northern Uganda between 1 July 2002 and 31 December […]

Sheikh Gumi reveals what bandits use ransom they collect for

May 4, 2021May 4, 2021Ayo Fashanu

Nigerian Islamic cleric, Shiekh Ahmad Gumi has revealed that bandits use proceeds from kidnapping to purchase arms and settle informants. Gumi made this known while dismissing claims that government officials and the elites are behind the increased activities of banditry in the North. Speaking with DAILY POST, the cleric also disclosed that bandits are fighting […]

Statement by the Commonwealth Secretary-General on the COVID-19 situation in India

April 29, 2021April 29, 2021Ayo Olowo

Speaking on the impact of the latest surge in COVID-19 cases in India, the Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland said: “On behalf of the whole Commonwealth family, I want to express our deep concern and solidarity with the people and the Government of India as your national agencies mobilise to contain the COVID-19 pandemic and as […]