Discussions about a compromise that would extend the program have collapsed.Discussions about a compromise that would extend the program have collapsed.Read More Health Care
‘Stalemate’ on AIDS relief to drag into 2024 Health Care Read More »
The Biden-Harris Administration announced today the approval of an additional $4.8 billion in student loan debt relief for 80,300 borrowers. These discharges stem from fixes made by the U.S. Department of Education to income-driven repayment (IDR) forgiveness and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Today’s announcement brings the total approved debt cancellation by the Biden-Harris Administration
Abuja – 6 December, 2023 – Earlier today, Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) hosted representatives from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the World Bank to discuss strategies for mobilising private capital and fostering investment in Nigeria. The meeting which held at the Commission’s head office, focused on identifying potential investment opportunities, addressing challenges faced
Abuja, December 6, 2023 – The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) and the Jamaican High Commission Designate to Nigeria convened a meeting to explore avenues for enhanced trade and investment collaboration between the two countries. NIPC Executive Secretary and CEO Aisha Rimi highlighted Nigeria’s compelling investment landscape, citing its robust foundation for cooperation and unwavering
In a sweeping new report, hundreds of scientists warn that the world must rapidly phase out planet-warming emissions to avoid crossing dangerous thresholds. In a sweeping new report, hundreds of scientists warn that the world must rapidly phase out planet-warming emissions to avoid crossing dangerous thresholds. In a sweeping new report, hundreds of scientists warn that
Catastrophic climate ‘tipping points’ may be imminent Energy & Environment Read More »
Republican Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers had been set to attend the climate summit with a bipartisan delegation but will miss it because of a scheduling conflict. Republican Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers had been set to attend the climate summit with a bipartisan delegation but will miss it because of a scheduling conflict. Republican Rep. Cathy McMorris
Republican House energy chair to skip COP28 Energy & Environment Read More »
At this year’s UN Climate Change Conference, COP 28, UN Women will ensure that women and girls’ rights, abilities, and needs are taken into account in climate debates and incorporated into government policies.At this year’s UN Climate Change Conference, COP 28, UN Women will ensure that women and girls’ rights, abilities, and needs are taken
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UN climate chief Simon Stiell said on Wednesday that COP28 delegates are not in Dubai to “score points” and play at “lowest-denominator politics”; they must take ambitious action on curbing global warming and ending the climate crisis.UN climate chief Simon Stiell said on Wednesday that COP28 delegates are not in Dubai to “score points” and
The UNESCO committee that protects so called Intangible Cultural Heritage met in Botswana this week to add new entries to the UN culture agency’s list of world treasures, some of which must be “urgently” safeguarded.The UNESCO committee that protects so called Intangible Cultural Heritage met in Botswana this week to add new entries to the
The Evaluation and Learning Office of the Global Fund, with oversight from the Independent Evaluation Panel, will commission a multi-component evaluation called Imbizo.
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