By Titilope Akosa The Centre for 21st Century Issues (C21st) expresses deep sympathy for the government and residents of Maiduguri, Borno State, in the wake of severe flooding that occurred on Tuesday morning, September 10, 2024. This catastrophic event, triggered…
SANWO-OLU CANVASSES ECO-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS PACKAGING
… Tasks food industry players on environmental best practice Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, has called for the use of biodegradable and compostable packaging materials by food processing companies, as an eco-friendly option, for a sustainable environment. He made the call at the…
Flooding in Nigeria: An Ongoing Crisis
By Olumide Idowu Nigeria, often referred to as the “Giant of Africa,” has been grappling with recurrent flooding that has devastating effects on its population and economy. Recent floods, particularly in places like Maiduguri, have highlighted the urgent need to…
Done Deal: Nigeria Signs MOU For $1 Billion Iron Ore To Steel Plant
Solid Minerals Development Minister Dr. Dele Alake has hailed the $1 billion (N1.6Trillion) new iron ore to steel project planned for Kogi State as breakthrough in the Federal Government’s campaign to make local value addition the model of development in…
President Tinubu Condoles with Families Of Victims, Niger State Government Over Tragic Petrol Tanker Explosion
President Bola Tinubu has sent heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Niger State on the petrol tanker explosion on the Bida-Agaie-Lapai- road on Sunday in Niger State, which claimed the lives of 48 people and livestock. According to…
Fuel Pump Price: FENRAD to FG, ‘You Can Do Better.’
By Comrade Nelson Nnanna Nwafor Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy and Development, FENRAD, a pro-democracy and environmental rights advocacy group based in Abia State wishes to condemn in its entirety the current price regime of the petroleum industry which is…
Ecowas Chairman To African Leaders: We Must Embrace Multiculturalism And Innovate To Secure Sustainable Peace And Development
President Bola Tinubu has called on global leaders to embrace multilateralism and reject protectionism as essential steps towards achieving lasting peace, security, and stability. President Tinubu addressed a high-level meeting on peace and security at the 2024 Forum on China-Africa…
CORAN congratulates Dangote Refinery on landmark milestone
The Crude Oil Refinery-owners Association of Nigeria (CORAN) has extended its heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Aliko Dangote and his team at Dangote Refinery on the remarkable achievement of commencing the production of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). The group said that…
President Bola Tinubu Meets Chinese Premier, Says Africa Holds Vast Opportunities For Investments, Growth and Development with its vibrant population, productive economy, and natural resources.
President Bola Tinubu says Africa holds vast opportunities for investments, growth, and development with its vibrant population, productive economy, and natural resources. Speaking at a bilateral meeting on Wednesday in Beijing, China, with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, President Tinubu commended…
President Tinubu Sympathizes With Flood Victims Across The Country
President Bola Tinubu receives the news of the devastation wreaked by floods on communities and farmlands across the country with profound grief. Recent data by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) indicate that lives have been lost — with thousands…