Total waste generation in the GCC is estimated to reach 163.9 million metric tons by 2025, finds Frost & Sullivan May 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis, Circular Economy Redefining the GCC Waste Management Market, 2021, finds that the…
NNPC to Acquire Equity in Private Refineries in Line with FG’s Policy
…..To Safeguard National Energy Security The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has revealed that it is currently considering equity participation in a number of private refineries in the country in line with a Federal Government policy directive which stipulates the mandatory…
Lagos State to sanction Covid19 Act Defaulters – Says Health Commissioner
Commences second phase of vaccination exercise Updates citizenry on new covid19 guidelines and vaccination measures To sanction defaulters On Friday the 28th of May 2021, the Lagos State government commenced the administration of the second dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID…
Registration Opens for Latin America and Caribbean Climate Week 2021 (11 – 14 May)
— Registration is open for the next sessions of Latin America and Caribbean Climate Week 2021, which will take place from 11 to 14 May 2021 in virtual form hosted by the Government of the Dominican Republic. Regional leaders from public and private sectors have confirmed their participation, including…
MOWCA seeks to provide effective maritime leadership for regional development
* To provide effective management to increase trade and combat regional maritime challenges * Nigeria’s Adalikwu in pole position to win election as Secretary General By Samuel Nwosu and Hope Attari Monday These are not the best of times for…
Muhammad Sanusi II SDG Challenge Spurs Education Reform Across Africa
A become a beacon of hope to raise future leaders in Africa Provides mentorship support to scale up education initiatives for underserved communities in Africa With inclusive, equitable quality education and gender equity as key areas, focusing on SDG’s 4…
Indigenous Energy firm, OMAA, rolls out Nigeria’s first dual power buses
An indigenous energy firm, OMAA has rolled out Nigeria’s first locally assembled natural gas-powered buses and are already producing in volumes. The roll out took place at its facility in Igbo Ukwu near Nnewi, Anambra, in the presence of Dr.…
Mark Carney, UN Race to Zero campaign, COP26 Presidency launch Net Zero Financial Alliance
Press Release: Industry-led and UN-convened Net Zero Banking Alliance also announced today, co-launched by the UNEP Finance Initiative and the Financial Services Taskforce of the Sustainable Markets Initiative The Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ), chaired by Mark Carney,…
Lagos State Doubles down on Covid19 vaccination exercise.
By Sam Ifeanyi Nwosu …Seeks to ensure total coverage in its strategic first phase. …Residents Troop Out to Take Covid19 Vaccine….But not all are prepared! Mrs. Adepoju Idowu, who is a health official working at a primary healthcare center at…
Summit proffers strategies to overcome Covid-19 Hesitancy in Nigeria
* It is important to ensure herd immunity as the Covid-19 virus mutates * Government at all levels must be proactive enough to answer citizens concerns to engender trust The Lagos state government was applauded by participants for being proactive…