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  • Tinubu to champion Nigeria’s energy vision at Dar es Salaam

    Tinubu to champion Nigeria’s energy vision at Dar es Salaam

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Sunday, January 26, 2025, depart for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to participate in the Africa Heads of State Energy Summit scheduled for January 27-28, 2025. 

    The event will bring together African leaders, private sector stakeholders, development partners and civil society to address the continent’s pressing energy challenges under the banner of “Mission 300,” an ambitious initiative to provide electricity access to 300 million Africans by 2030.

    Hosted by the Tanzanian government in partnership with the African Development Bank Group and the World Bank, the summit will serve as a critical platform for collaboration, innovation, and resource mobilization aimed at achieving universal energy access across Africa.

    A key feature of the summit will be the presentation of national energy strategies, referred to as compacts, by participating countries. 

    These strategies will detail each nation’s approach to achieving universal energy access within the next five years. 

    On the final day, Heads of State will endorse the Dar es Salaam Energy Declaration, a comprehensive roadmap to accelerate Africa’s progress towards the Mission 300 goals.

    A statement  by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said President Tinubu is expected to deliver a keynote address reaffirming Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to energy development and its leadership role in advancing Africa’s energy sector. 

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    The President will spotlight Nigeria’s clean energy initiatives, including renewable energy projects and integrated energy solutions designed to address the continent’s diverse energy needs.

    Accompanying the President are key members of his delegation, including Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu, and Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Olu Verheijen, alongside other senior government officials.

    The summit is poised to drive transformative dialogue on energy efficiency, renewable energy investments, and bridging energy access gaps, particularly in underserved regions. 

    It will also emphasise the role of the private sector in fostering sustainable energy solutions.

    Upon conclusion of the summit, Tinubu will return to Abuja, continuing his administration’s push for energy reforms and regional collaboration to enhance socio-economic development across the continent.

  • Falconets off to Dar es Salaam, promise victory

    Falconets off to Dar es Salaam, promise victory

    Nigeria’s U20 women football team Falconets, will go all out for victory in Sunday’s 2018 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifying first round, second leg match against their Tanzanian counterparts in Dar es Salaam.

    A contingent of 18 players and eight technical and backroom staff, led by NFF Executive Committee member, Babagana Kalli, departed from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Thursday aboard an Ethiopian Airline flight. They are scheduled to connect Dar es Salaam from Addis Ababa in the early hours of Friday.

    A goal by wing back Lilian Tule and a brace from Rasheedat Ajibade saw the Falconets winning the first leg 3-0 at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium penultimate weekend – comfortable cushion for the two –time World Cup silver medallists to approach the return leg with confidence.

    Coach Chris Danjuma told thenff.com before departure from Abuja: “We won the first leg 3-0 but that does not mean we will rest on our oars. We should have won more comfortably but threw away a number of chances.

    “The truth is we have to be more clinical in front of goal. After the first leg, we have worked on some areas that we realized needed serious attention, and I have confidence that we will get a handsome result in Dar es Salaam.

  • ‘Falconets are experieced enough to beat tanzania’

    ‘Falconets are experieced enough to beat tanzania’

    The head coach of Nigeria female U-20 team, Falconets, Christopher Danjuma, said he has players with the experience to beat the Tanzanians in the Africa qualifier for the 2018 female U-20 World Cup.

    Danjuma who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria（NAN）on Wednesday in Benin, said the team was mentally and physically prepared to face the East African team on Saturday in Benin.

    He said weeks of intensive training and preparation had placed the Falconets in a good stead to beat their opponent in the Africa qualifying series.

    “Nigeria is a big country and do not settle for less but the best. We are in Benin to give our best.

    “The Tanzanians are coming to Benin to meet a team that has set a record in Africa at this category of female football.

    “The team is made up of excellent home based players. Most of them have experience having played at the U-17 category，so you can see that we are better prepared for total victory on Saturday.”

    NAN reports that Falconets arrived in the ancient city of Benin on Tuesday at about 9 p.m. from Abuja.

    The head coach of the team, Christopher Danjuma, who declined to speak on the journey by road, however, said the team are not deterred by the experience.

    NAN reports that the Tanzanian delegation is expected to fly into Abuja on Thursday and proceed to Benin same day.

    The second leg will take place in Dar es Salaam on Sept. 30, with the winner to tackle the winner of the Morocco/Senegal clash in the second round in November.

    The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Vincentia Enyonam Amedome from Togo as referee for the match.

    She will be assisted by compatriots Kossiwa Kpadenou (Assistant 1), Abra Sitsope Agbedanou (Assistant 2) and Aissata Ameyo Amegee (Fourth Official) while the match commissioner is Rochell Woodson from Liberia.

    The 9th FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup will be staged in four cities in France from Aug. 7 to Aug. 26 2018

  • Pollution causes .6m deaths annually – UNEP

    Pollution causes .6m deaths annually – UNEP

    Indoor air pollution in Africa, is responsible for 600,000 premature deaths annually, a report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) said on Thursday.

    The report said that the continent’s reliance on the use of biomass for cooking, lighting and heating means that 90 per cent of the region’s population was exposed to health threat.

    It noted that land degradation, air pollution, and the provision of sanitation and safe drinking water were among the main problems on the continent.

    The report said that many of the region’s fisheries, both inland and marine, face over-exploitation from illegal, under-reported and unregulated fishing.

    It, however, said that the continent had an opportunity to use its large young population to drive its growth.

    “Low-carbon, climate-resilient choices can develop the continent’s infrastructure, accelerate industrialization, increase energy and food production, and promote sustainable natural resource governance,’’ it said.

    On water and sanitation, the report said the proportion of the population served with “clean water is increasing and grew from 64 per cent in 2005 to 68 per cent in 2012.’’

    It, however, said that absolute numbers of people without safe drinking water remain high.

    “More than half of the population in sub-Saharan Africa still does not have any access to improved sanitation, compared to 90 per cent coverage in North Africa, with a vast difference between urban and rural areas,’’ the report said.

    It listed African megacities such as Cairo, Kinshasa and Lagos, and emerging mega cities such as Dar es Salaam, Johannesburg and Luanda, as facing challenges from poor management of sanitation services.

    The report said those challenges arose from inadequate and deteriorating infrastructure resulting from under-investment.

    According to it, land-based activities causing pollution of freshwater bodies ultimately impact coastal and marine resources.

    On land and forest, it noted that Africa had the second largest continent in the world, but most prized asset for food production, nutritional health and economic development.

    “Worryingly, about 500 000 square meters of land in Africa is being degraded due to soil erosion, pollution and deforestation.

    “This land degradation can damage agricultural productivity, nutrition and human health.

    “A growing population and a rise in the demand for firewood will mean that forest cover in Africa is likely to continue shrinking, declining to less than 600 million hectares by 2050.

    “Over cultivation, inefficient irrigation practices, overgrazing, the over-exploitation of resources, uncontrolled mining activities and climate change will further degrade land in Africa,’’ the report said.

    It explained that this would lead to reduced agricultural productivity, reduced food security, which could increase migration and spread disease, destroy infrastructure such as roads and bridges, and high rates of poverty.

  • Ikeme saves Eagles in Dar es Salaam

    Ikeme saves Eagles in Dar es Salaam

    TANZANIA’S Taifa Stars produced a stunning second half performance but failed to do enough to stun three-time African champions, Nigeria on match day two of 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying.

    Yesterday’s game at the National Stadium in Dar es Salaam which finished 0-0 was Sunday Oliseh’s first after he replaced former coach, Stephen Keshi and he opted to hand 29-year-old goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme his competitive debut in place of Vincent Enyeama who asked to be excused from the tie following the death of his mother.

    It turned out to be a master stroke as the Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper made no less than six stunning saves to prevent the Eagles from suffering a humiliating defeat.

    FSV Mainz defender, Leon Balogun failed to recover from an ankle injury and was subsequently replaced by Solomon Kwambe.

    William Troost-Ekong, Kenneth Omeruo and Kingsley Madu were the other defenders handed starts against the Taifa Stars.

    Obiora Nwankwo started ahead of the back four while Ahmed Musa, Moses Simon and Emmanuel Emenike started in more advanced positions ahead of midfielders, Izunna Uzochukwu and Lukman Haruna.

    Nigeria threatened early on through Simon on the left but he was fouled as he raced past a defender and honed in on goal. He took the subsequent free kick himself but Emenike headed wildly from four yards.

    The hosts then took control and Carl Ikeme had to be at his brilliant best in the 13th and 22nd minutes to keep the score line even.

    His first save off an Mbwana Samata effort was particularly impressive as the Taifa Stars continued to show they were anything but intimidated by the storied credentials of their opponents.

    The Super Eagles looked sluggish and lacking in co-ordination and Oliseh responded by substituting Haruna after just 35 minutes with striker, Sylvester Igboun taking the Anzhi man’s place and earning his debut as a result.

    The hosts however continued to create the more dangerous openings with TP Mazembe man, Thomas Ulimwengu particularly outstanding.

    Ahmed Musa’s free kick from range in the 24th minute represented Nigeria’s only effort on target in the half and the visitors knew they were lucky to still be on level terms at the break.

    The Super Eagles started on the front foot in the second half and Emenike threatened from range in the 48th minute.

    Musa’s pace continued to cause the hosts problems down the right hand channel and he burst through on 57 minutes only to be let down by an atrocious final touch.

    Tanzania should have scored on the hour but Ikeme produced a save that defied logic to deny Ulimwengu from point blank range.

    Oliseh responded by throwing on Werder Bremen attacker, Anthony Ujah for the tiring Emenike as Nigeria looked to rev the engine. It was the Taifa Stars that however came close to scoring the game’s first goal through Mrisho Ngassa, five minutes later but he managed to head wide when left unmarked from five yards.

    Ulimwengu almost scored two minutes after Ngassa’s shocking miss but his low angled drive was impressively kept out by the exemplary Ikeme.

    The Tanzanians dominated the rest of the half but were left to contemplate what might have been largely due to the brilliance of Ikeme. The point means Nigeria are still undefeated after the first two rounds of matches and now leapfrog Egypt as the new leaders of Group G. The Super Eagles have now amassed four points following their 2-0 win over Chad on match day one.

    Egypt will overtake however overtake Nigeria at the summit of the standings if they defeat Chad on Sunday at Stade Omnisports Idriss Mahamat Ouya, N’Djamena.

    Nigeria: Carl Ikeme; Solomon Kwambe, Kingsley Madu, William-Troost Ekong, Kenneth Omeruo, Nwankwo Obiora, Haruna Lukman (Sylvester Igboun), Moses Simon (Emem Eduok 70′), Ahmed Musa, Izunna Uzochukwu, Emmanuel Emenike (Anthony Ujah 61′)

  • Air Seychelles to fly into Dar es Salaam

    Air Seychelles has announced the launch of twice-weekly flights to Dar es Salaam from December  2, this year, marking the next stage of growth in the airline’s regional strategy.

    The Tanzanian capital becomes the third destination in Air Seychelles’ Indian Ocean and African network, after Mauritius and Johannesburg.  The route will be operated with a two-class Airbus A320 aircraft with 16 Business Class and 120 Economy Class seats.

    Air Seychelles’ Chief Executive Officer, Manoj Papa, said:  “We continue to build strength and depth in our global network, and the addition of Dar es Salaam, one of Africa’s fastest-growing business and tourism destinations, will enhance traffic flows to the Seychelles and beyond, fulfilling our mandate to be a key economic enabler for the Seychelles, supporting tourism and trade.

    “These flights will serve as an attractive travel proposition for business and leisure travellers in Tanzania, offering a direct link to our archipelago and convenient onward connections to Abu Dhabi and beyond, including the Indian Subcontinent.”

    The A320 aircraft will also offer 7.2 tonnes of weekly bellyhold capacity to and from Tanzania, giving a further boost to trade opportunities. Air Seychelles expects the service to carry a mixture of electronics, machinery and pharmaceuticals into Dar es Salaam, with primarily perishable goods loaded for the return flight.

    Seychelles Minister for Home Affairs and Transport and Air Seychelles Chairman, Joël Morgan, said the new route would support airline to improve regional connectivity as well as enhance commerce and leisure travel to the archipelago.

    “Dar es Salaam is a great addition to our network.  The direct link between the capital of Tanzania and the Seychelles underscores our ongoing commitment to serve the region,” Mr Morgan said.