Tag: #WorldBank
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WORLD BANK TO INVEST $500M IN GOMBE’S IRRIGATION PROJECT TO BOOST FOOD SECURITY AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE
The World Bank plans to invest in Gombe State’s irrigation system as part of the $500 million Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) project, aiming to strengthen food security, water management, and climate resilience. Chakib Jenane, the Bank’s Regional Director for Sustainable Development in Western and Central Africa, emphasized the commitment following a visit…
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WORLD BANK UNVEILS IFC2030 STRATEGY TO BOOST PRIVATE CAPITAL AND JOB CREATION
Big moves ahead to create jobs globally! World Bank President Ajay Banga announced the IFC2030 strategy, designed to mobilise private capital and turbocharge economic growth by strengthening partnerships between governments and businesses. Banga explained how the journey shifts from public sector-led early growth to private sector-driven job creation. The strategy hinges on building strong infrastructure,…
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WORLD BANK LAUNCHES AGRICONNECT TO BOOST GLOBAL FOOD PRODUCTION AND JOBS
The World Bank has kicked off its AgriConnect initiative aimed at transforming smallholder farming, boosting employment, and strengthening food security worldwide. Announced during the IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington, the program targets the 500 million smallholder farmers who produce most of the world’s food but often lack access to markets, finance, and modern technology.…
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L-PRES CONDUCTS QUARTERLY TECH MISSION TO BOOST LIVESTOCK IN BAUCHI, GOMBE, PLATEAU
The National Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) project held a focused two-day technical mission across Bauchi, Gombe, and Plateau to tackle challenges and boost livestock productivity. Unlike regular supervision visits, this mission delivered hands-on solutions to improve water and pasture resources, upgrade abattoirs, and expand market access for farmers. Alhaji Sanusi Abubakar, L-PRES National…
