The European Commission approved on Monday compensation worth €2.6 billion ($2.8 billion) by the German government for energy provider RWE for the early closure of coal-fired power plants. An investigation has proven that the payments are in line with the…
FG, UNIDO & partners call for collaboration, circular economy practice, to tackle plastic pollution
The Federal Ministry of Environment has partnered the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and the Embassy of Japan to call for concerted effort by stakeholders and the practice of circular economy in tackling the menace of plastic pollution. The…
Polaris Bank pledges support for infrastructure development, housing, education, healthcare, agriculture in Ogun State
Polaris Bank, Nigeria’s leading digital retail Bank has pledged to support the development of high-impact sectors including road infrastructure, housing, education, healthcare and agro processing in Ogun State. The Managing Director/CEO of Polaris Bank, Mr. Adekunle Sonola, stated this while…
Polaris Bank pledges support for infrastructure development, housing, education, healthcare, agriculture in Ogun State
Polaris Bank, Nigeria’s leading digital retail Bank has pledged to support the development of high-impact sectors including road infrastructure, housing, education, healthcare and agro processing in Ogun State. The Managing Director/CEO of Polaris Bank, Mr. Adekunle Sonola, stated this while…
Customs NPRO, Maiwada, clinches ‘spokesperson of the year’ award
The Nigeria Customs Service’s National Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs, Abdullahi Aliyu Maiwada, has been honored with the prestigious ‘Spokesperson of the Year’ Award by Spokesperson’s Digest, a division of Image Merchant Public Relations. This is contained in…
COP28: Nigerian CSOs Demonstrate Strong Commitment to Climate Action
The first half of COP28 negotiations and events, held from November 30th to December 6. 2023, saw an active and impactful participation of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) from Nigeria. Over the week, Nigerian CSOs actively engaged in about 30 side…
WaterAid, Cummins W.A to impact 186,000 people with water improvement project in Lagos, Abuja
WaterAid has partnered with Cummins W.A to impact about 186, 000 people with life- transforming water, sanitation and hygiene project to be sited within communities in Lagos and Abuja. Newsmen reports that the project would provide water and sanitation facilities…
The Alternative Bank Delights Customers with Exclusive Seasonal Product
Ahead of the festive period, The Alternative Bank is offering customers an innovative financial product designed to enhance the holiday experience. This pioneering solution – AltMall, allows individuals to instantly acquire desired items and pay in manageable instalments, freeing up…
Expert seeks gas development for maritime sector
Mrs Oritsematosan Edodo-Emore, the Chairman, Zoe Maritime Resources Ltd., has stressed the need for gas development as the driving energy for the maritime industry in Nigeria. Edodo-Emore said this in a statement on energy in Lagos. According to her, gas…
Expert seeks gas development for maritime sector
Mrs Oritsematosan Edodo-Emore, the Chairman, Zoe Maritime Resources Ltd., has stressed the need for gas development as the driving energy for the maritime industry in Nigeria. Edodo-Emore said this in a statement on energy in Lagos. According to her, gas…