Akanimo Sampson, Author at The News Chronicle

World Bank: We’ll Continue to Provide Support for Renewable Energy Integration in West Africa

Akanimo Sampson Jun 18, 2021

The World Bank has said that it will not relent in providing support for renewable energy integration in West Africa. The Bank says it has so far provided a total sum of $465 million to expand energy access, and renewable energy integration in the region. With its support, countries in the Economic Community of West […]

Mali’s Democratic Future Risky, UN Envoy Warns

Akanimo Sampson Jun 17, 2021

Democratic future in Mali, a landlocked West African country is seriously at risk. This is a matter of concern to the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). Already, Head of MINUSMA, El-Ghassim Wane, has briefed the Security Council, pointing out that immediate action is required to initiate critical reforms and lay the groundwork for […]

Will Skyrocketing Debt be Buhari’s Landmark Legacy?

Akanimo Sampson Jun 17, 2021

By 2023, one of the landmark legacies of the Buhari administration is likely to be a huge debt stock. The debt keeps racing upwards and the administration is not even keen at applying the breaks. At the moment, Nigeria’s debt stock under President Muhammadu Buhari’s watch is skyrocketing to N38 trillion. This is due to […]

Indigenous Companies Boost Buhari’s Gas Dream for Nigeria

Akanimo Sampson Jun 17, 2021

In line with the dream of the Buhari administration, indigenous oil and gas companies are busy growing Nigeria’s proven gas deposits. In recent times, the Buhari administration has been pushing for a shift in focus in the oil and gas sector, to tap from the country’s huge gas deposits and reduce the dependence on crude […]

Niger’s Quest to Generate 30% of its Power through Sustainable Sources Gets IFC Support

Akanimo Sampson Jun 16, 2021

Efforts by the government of Niger to generate 30 per cent of its power through sustainable sources by 2035 have drawn the blessing of the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The government is aiming to develop up to 50 megawatts of grid-connected solar power, equivalent to roughly 20 percent of the country’s current installed capacity. IFC […]

As Worst Financial, Economic Crises Hit Lebanon, 1.9 Million People in Urgent Need

Akanimo Sampson Jun 16, 2021

Lebanon is currently hit by one of its worst financial and economic crises ever with 1.5 million of its citizens, and 400,000 migrant workers living there in need of urgent humanitarian assistance. Over the next eight months, the United Nations estimates that $300 million is needed to provide vital aid to the 1.9 million people. […]

Reopening of Hotels, Good Weather Boost Demand for Lime in Europe

Akanimo Sampson Jun 15, 2021

Reopening of hotels, cafes, restaurants and good weather in many European countries are significantly boosting the demand for limes. The supply is currently predominantly coming to Europe from Brazil and Mexico, although the latter arrived later, as there were higher prices to be made on the North American market, where prices have been surprisingly high […]

COVID-19: Millions of Children at Risk as Child Labour Hits 160 Million Globally

Akanimo Sampson Jun 14, 2021

Going by the latest findings of the United Nations, millions of children around the world are seriously at risk due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is coming as the number of children being put to work has risen to 160 million globally for the first time in two decades. This represents an increase of 8.4 […]

Haiti: Deadly Gang War Sacks 20,000 Persons as Country Boils

Akanimo Sampson Jun 13, 2021

Haiti, a Caribbean country is fast becoming a major humanitarian crisis as an intense gang war is displacing tens of thousands of citizens and residents. Independent sources at the weekend claimed that the number of displaced persons including women and children is exceeding 20,000. Already, Haiti is a matter of concern to the United Nations […]

COVID-19 Vaccination: Concern in WHO as Africa Races to Miss September Target

Akanimo Sampson Jun 13, 2021

Africa is currently racing in a reverse gear to meet this coming September target for the rampaging COVID-19 vaccination. At the moment, 90 per cent of the continent’s countries will be be missing the target. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO0, nine in 10 African countries look set to miss the September target of […]