Stakeholders in the health sector have called for a comprehensive approach to strengthen nutrition outcomes in the face of climate change in the country.They made the call on Thursday in Abuja, at the 2023 Nutrition Policy Dialogue, with the theme: “St…
Month: June 2023
The African Energy Chamber has urged Gazprom, Russian energy company, and African communities to drive gas development and utilisation in Africa.The energy chamber decried the fact that 600 million people across Africa lacked access to electricity whil…
In an exclusive interview with ENA, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Director General, Willie Walsh said Ethiopian Airlines is a very successful airline well recognized right across the world.“I think if you look at Ethiopian Airlines…
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stressed the need for having a robust and predictable financial safety net to address the interconnected crises of low income countries, for African countries in particular.The premier participated on the roundtable entitled “…
Establishing a bank dedicated to agriculture and enhancing the engagement of the private sector are crucial to speed up the country’s agricultural transformation, according to Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Institute (ATI).Institute Deputy CEO, …
The entry into force of the Nile Basin Cooperative Framework Agreement–CFA would ensure the equitable and reasonable use of resources, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen said.Opening the 2nd Afri-run high-level conference held i…
Zoom extends free signup period for Zoom Scheduler to July 20 SAN JOSE, Calif., June 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Zoom announced general availability for its new Zoom Scheduler tool and the extension of the free signup period. Zoom Scheduler makes finding the perfect meeting time easier by sharing availability for others to conveniently […]
Prof. Olajide Babayemi of Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ibadan has urged the Federal Government to conduct census to ascertain the total number of animals in the country.Babayemi, who made the call in an interview…
The UNESCO Read and Earn Federation (UNESCO REF) has unveiled the Young Women in Agriculture (YWA) champions initiative, aimed at achieving “zero hunger” for the country.The President, UNESCO REF, Prince Abdulsalami Ladigbolu, in Abuja on Wednesday sa…
The Licensed Electrical Contractors Association of Nigeria (LECAN) has appealed to the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to establish a joint committee on electricity safety, security and enforcement.The National President of LECAN, Mr J…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced plans to harmonise revenue collection and end double taxation of residents in the Federal Capital Territory.Mr Olusade Adesola, FCT Permanent Secretary, said this at a press briefing on…
The Head of the West African Elders Forum (WAEF) 2023 Election Mission to Sierra Leone, former President Goodluck Jonathan, on Wednesday arrived Freetown ahead of the Saturday’s general election in the country.The Communications Officer, Goodluck Jona…
The efforts made by the Ethiopian government to host a large number of refugees are remarkable but not sufficiently acknowledged by the international community at the desired level, as Switzerland’s Permanent Representative to the AU, IGAD, and UNECA …
A national service program that mobilizes 20 Million youth volunteers will be launched next Friday, according to the Ministry of Women and Social Affairs.Briefing the media today, Women and Social Affairs Minister Ergogie Tesfaye said the volunteer se…
The Government of Ethiopia is doing everything it can to ensure the safety of our nationals in Sudan, State Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Birtukan Ayano said.The national task force established recently to assist with the safe and smooth repa…