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Apr162021 by Joshua OlotuNo Comments
Osinbajo seeks fair transition towards global net-zero emissions target

Osinbajo seeks fair transition towards global net-zero emissions target

Economy
VP represents President Buhari at Africa Regional Heads of Government Commonwealth Roundtable• Don’t end international funding for gas-Osinbajo Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo yesterday stated that Nigeria is on the path of ensuring continued access to affordable, reliable energy for its populace, and transitioning to the use of cleaner energy in line with the net-zero emissions global target. Prof. Osinbajo who stated this today during the virtual roundtable meeting of the Africa Regional Heads of Government Commonwealth Roundtable, which was chaired by His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales, however, stated that an end of international funding for gas as a fossil fuel would create dire challenges for gas-producing countries, especially in Africa. Other African lead...
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Sep242020 by Joshua OlotuNo Comments
Expanding digital inclusion to tackle unemployment

Expanding digital inclusion to tackle unemployment

Technology & Innovation
As unemployment bears its fangs on Nigerians, especially youths, experts have harped on Information Communication and Technology (ICT) as portent tool for turning things around if deployed optimally. Although, there has been deliberate effort by government to promote digital inclusion and leverage ICT to improve quality of life of women, persons with disabilities, youths and other vulnerable groups in the country. Also, the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) through the Digital Inclusion Programme (DIP), tasked members to empower all persons regardless of gender, age, ability, or location by promoting ICT accessibility to create a more equitable and inclusive digital society. To actualise the digital economy agenda of the Federal Government, experts suggested that no...
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