..Offers hope for 1000 Free Procedures The Lagos State Government has once again demonstrated its dedication to improving the lives of children with limb deformities; a testament to its commitment to providing accessible healthcare. This is as the state, recently…
Maiduguri Flooding: A Harbinger of Climate-Induced Loss and Damage
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…
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…
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…
Finance, Logistics, Technology Experts Join African Energy Week 2024 as Commercial Energy Opportunities Unfold
As countries accelerate the pace of project development in Africa, the demand for legal, financial and logistics services continues to grow With Africa’s energy demand on track to grow more than three-fold by 2040, investments are being directed towards large-scale,…
Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 as Nigeria Advances Key Gas Pipeline Infrastructure
Farouk Ahmed, CEO of the Nigerian Midstream & Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, has joined AEW: Invest in African Energy 2024 to showcase Nigeria’s regulatory progress and major midstream and downstream infrastructure projects Nigeria signed an agreement this month with Equatorial…
Empowering Türki̇ye’s Agricultural Future: Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) and Vakif Katilim Bankasi Sign USD 30 Million Financing Agreement
Strategic Partnership to Propel SME Growth and Strengthen Food Security in Türkiye In a decisive move to bolster Türkiye’s economic and agricultural landscape, the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) has partnered with Vakıf Katılım Bankası…
