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Why civil society is crucial for the success of the loss and damage fund

09/08/2024 03:56 pm

CBN approves Unity, Providus Banks merger, remaining SEC approval

07/08/2024 03:10 pm

Access Bank wins Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2024

29/07/2024 06:50 pm

Why civil society is crucial for the success of the loss and damage fund

CBN approves Unity, Providus Banks merger, remaining SEC approval

Why civil society is crucial for the success of the loss and damage fund

COP28 marked a significant milestone in global climate action, with the formal establishment of the Loss and Damage Fund (LDF). The fund was designed to assist developing countries in addressing the adverse effects of climate change and has gained momentum, especially with the World Bank stepping in as the interim trustee. The sum of $661 million was committed to initiative at COP28 but remains a mere fraction of the resources needed to combat the vast and growing challenges faced by vulnerable nations.

CBN approves Unity, Providus Banks merger, remaining SEC approval

Central Bank of Nigeria gives nod to the merger of Providus Bank and Unity Bank. The merger will be fully sealed when the Securities and Exchange Commission gives its approval.

Access Bank wins Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2024

Access Bank named Nigeria’s Best Bank and Ghana’s Best Bank for ESG at the 2024 Euromoney Awards for Excellence