The Nigerian Gas Association (NGA) has officially announced its strategic participation at the 29th World Gas Conference (WGC2025), scheduled to hold in Beijing, China, from May 19–23, 2025. During a media briefing in Lagos, NGA President, Mr. Akachukwu Nwokedi, confirmed…
NLNG, Bank of Industry Reintroduces Micro-Credit Scheme to Drive Grassroots Economic Empowerment
In a renewed commitment to grassroots development and sustainability, Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), in partnership with the Bank of Industry (BOI), has reintroduced its Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Scheme to empower local businesses within its host communities and…
Engr. Azeez Agoro Charts New Course for Environmental Awareness on Inauguration as 6th NIEE Lagos Chairman
On April 9, 2025, Engr. Azeez Agoro was officially inaugurated as the new Chairman of the Nigerian Institution of Environmental Engineers (NIEE), Lagos Chapter, alongside new state executives with the mandate to pilot the affairs of the NIEE for the…
LASG To Vendors, Waste Workers – “Act As Hygiene Ambassadors In Your Communities”
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday urged Informal food/water vendors and waste workers to act as hygiene ambassadors within their communities by sensitizing residents about cholera prevention while advocating for improved sanitation infrastructure and policy enforcement. The Governor…
LAGOS, SWEDEN Advocate Improved Collaboration For Economic Growth
Lagos State Government and Sweden have concluded plans to improve collaboration across technology, transportation, power, digital skills and other sectors to accelerate economic growth for mutually beneficial development. This was part of the outcome of a roundtable meeting between the…
Djibouti Forum Calls for Optimism and Greater Collaboration Amidst Policy-induced Global Turbulence
Global turbulence, much of it self-inflicted, dominated discussions at the second edition of the Djibouti Forum. Nonetheless, business leaders appeared relatively optimistic, and this wakeup call may turn out to be a good omen for the continent. This year’s Djibouti…
VP Shettima Pledges Nigeria’s Commitment to Stronger Ties With Tech Giant, Ericsson
Vice President Shettima on Monday pledged Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening ties with Swedish tech giant, Ericsson, by promptly operationalising the Memorandum Of Understanding (MoU) signed between the country and the company in 2024. The Vice President stated this when he…
LAWMA Partners UNIDO and FBRA to Tackle Menace of Plastic Waste
…… signs position paper to formalise collaboration The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), has partnered the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance (FBRA), to promote sustainable plastic waste management in Lagos State, through…
African Development Bank and Mozambique launch Drone-based Initiative to Strengthen Country’s Disaster Preparedness
The Drone-Based Disaster Management Project will establish a drone training centre in Mozambique to train 30 professionals, including 10 instructors The African Development Bank, the government of Mozambique, and Korea’s government agency Busan Technopark have launched an innovative drone-driven initiative…
AfDB Supported Projects in Senegal, Rwanda Clinch Top Honors at 2025 Bonds, Loans & ESG Capital Markets Africa Awards
The awards celebrate Africa’s most innovative and transformative financial deals, highlighting exemplary execution, effective mobilization of new liquidity pools, and innovative deal structuring Two African Development Bank Group supported projects have garnered top honours at the 2025 Bonds, Loans &…
