Tag: green
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Lagos Tackles Traffic and Environmental Challenges by Expanding Waterway Transport
Lagos, Nigeria, is turning to its waterways as a solution to the city’s notorious traffic congestion, offering a greener and more efficient mode of transport for its over 21 million inhabitants. A new project, partially funded by France and the EU, aims to develop 15 ferry routes, upgrade the jetty system, and dredge routes to…
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Draghi Report Highlights EU’s Defense Spending Concerns and Calls for Increased Investment
In a recent report by former European Central Bank Chief, Mario Draghi, a critical overview of the European Union’s defense spending and technological investments is presented. The report highlights a significant reliance on non-EU countries, particularly the United States, for defense equipment, with almost two-thirds of such purchases made from outside the EU. Additionally, it…