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Darway Coast to benefit from N10 billion climate finance
16Mar By Emeka OkaforNo Comments
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Darway Coast to benefit from N10 billion climate finance

Darway Coast, an enterprise specializing in renewable energy, will gain from a climate finance blending facility valued at N10 billion (£10 million). This was announced on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, by credit guarantor InfraCredit in an official statement released that day. In a declaration, Darway Coast Nigeria Limited’s green debt issuance—the inaugural transaction under InfraCredit’s clean energy financing program—was noted for its credit enhancement due to a co-financing arrangement with the £10 million climate finance blending facility, financed by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The financing will be utilized to establish six off-grid communities in the southern Nigerian states of Rivers and Abia with isolated solar mini-grids that have a cumulative ca...
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Over 1000 Osun residents benefit as groups commemorate World Diabetes Day
16Mar By Emeka OkaforNo Comments
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Over 1000 Osun residents benefit as groups commemorate World Diabetes Day

On Saturday, Lions Club International, Osun Axis, in partnership with Sugar And Cholesterol Control Foundation, offered complimentary diabetes screening and treatment to over 1000 inhabitants of the Iragbiji community, Osun State, in honor of the 2022 World Diabetes Day. The recipients were also educated on diabetes prevention and management strategies during the screening, which took place at the Aragbiji palace. Toyin Adesoye, the chair of Diabetes Awareness and Action for the 2022/2023 Lion Service Year, shared with reporters at the event that the organization chose to focus on diabetes screening and treatment to improve their health and wellness. She stated, “This initiative aligns with the mission of Lions International club to deliver health services to the community. “...
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