Spearheaded by the Pacific Island nation of Vanuatu, the resolution was co-sponsored by more than 130 developing and developed countries. Although the ICJ’s advisory opinions are not legally binding, “they carry legal authority and moral weight”. The UN General…
Irede Foundation to stage advocacy walk for PWDs
By Fabian Ekeruche The Irede Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has concluded arrangements to hold its annual advocacy walk to make People With Disabilities (PWDs) feel inclusive in the world. This is contained in a statement by the Executive…
USAID partners Lagos Water Corporation to improve Water Supply
“OUR AIM IS TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO POTABLE WATER SUPPLY IN LAGOS” – LWC MD/CEO Lagos State Government, through the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC), has said her aim is to improve access to potable water supply in the State. This…
Expert tasks government, business owners on capacity building
By Adepote Arowojobe An information and Communication Technology (ICT) expert on Tuesday urged government at all levels and business owners to embrace capacity building to improve growth and image in their businesses. Mr Sam Adesoga, the Principal Coach, Valuehut Ltd.,…
NSSF to build community confidence in vaccines through series of webinar
By Augusta Uchediunor The Nigerian Solidarity Support Fund(NSSF) says it is committed to expanding access to vaccines through building community confidence in vaccination. Dr Fejiro Chinye- Nwoko , General Manager/CEO NSSF disclosed this in a statement made available on…
Deployment of Clean Energy for Efficient Tapping of the Economic Potentials in the Village Ecosystem in Africa & effective Postharvest Wastage Management Strategy
By Dr Omotayo Dairo Solar/Biomass Hybrid Energy Solutions – The Quintas Approach Years of research and product development led Quintas Renewable Energy Solutions Ltd to provide renewable energy services in form of solar/biomass hybrid energy solutions and integrated circular…
Experts raise awareness on dangers of pollutants in plastics
By Fabian Ekeruche Environmental experts have raised concerns on the dangers of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in plastics in the country. They said this at a programme on National Inception and Scoping Workshop on the Circular and POPs free…
LAWMA Commences Placement of Abatement Notices on Houses without Waste Bins
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has set 1st April 2023, as commencement date for placement of abatement notices on homes without waste bins across the state, in a move aimed at ensuring proper waste management and environmental hygiene…
Shareholders accuse Aso Savings of asset stripping of Union Homes
The Independent Shareholders Association of Nigeria (ISAN) has accused Aso Savings & Loans Plc of asset stripping of Union Homes Savings & Loans (UHSL) Plc it acquired in 2013. The shareholders also urged regulatory authorities to investigate the activities of…
African Energy Stakeholders Endorse National Innovation Diploma by Asteven Energy Institute
….to establish regional training centers ….to become an accredited center for clean cooking stoves certification Energy Stakeholders in Sub-saharan Africa have reiterated their insistence on the need to develop and reinforce regional focused indigenous manpower in the renewable energy sector.…