(L-R): Lagos State Attorney General/Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro; Chairman, House Committee on Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment (CCTI), Abiodun Tobun; Commissioner for (CCTI), Folashade Ambrose; Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; MD/CEO, Bank of Industry, Olasupo Olusi; Executive Director, Commercial…
NSIPA To Launch GEEP, N-POWER, GVG, NHGSFP Following Payment To Over 1.8 Million Beneficiaries By NASSCO and NCTO – Badamasi
The National Coordinator and CEO of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), Associate Professor Badamasi Lawal, PhD, has announced that the Agency is set to kick-start several key social investment Programmes, including the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP),…
Axxela Retains Gold Medal in 2025 EcoVadis Sustainability Rating
Axxela Limited, a leading gas and power portfolio company in sub-Saharan Africa, has retained its Gold Medal in the 2025 EcoVadis Sustainability Rating, reaffirming its position as a trailblazer in sustainable business practices. This recognition places Axxela in the top…
‘Alarming’ Slowdown in Human Development – Could AI Provide Answers?
The progress of human development – as measured by people’s freedoms and well-being – has remained sluggish since the major shock of the COVID-19 pandemic. A UN study released on Tuesday finds that used in the right way, artificial intelligence…
124 Mini-Grids, 25,000 Solar Homes: Nigeria’s Lawmakers Push Clean Energy Legislation to Scale Impact
In a powerful display of legislative resolve and forward-thinking leadership, Nigeria’s House of Representatives has placed renewable energy squarely at the center of national development efforts—backed by action, not just rhetoric. At the opening of the First Legislative Conference and…
Sanwo-Olu Flags off Strategic Rural Road Project in Ikorodu to Boost Access, Trade
In a decisive move to strengthen infrastructure and uplift rural communities in Lagos State, Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has officially flagged off the construction of the Monsuru-Egbeyemi/Alhaja-Agbaje Street Road in Ikorodu Local Government Area of the State. Speaking today at…
Dangote Packaging Increases Output, Eyes African Export Boom
Dangote Packaging Limited (DPL) has announced plans to expand into the African export market, following a production capacity boost facilitated by new machinery being commissioned in the two manufacturing plants. Chairman of DPL’s Board of Directors, Mr Robert Ade-Odiachi,…
Forest Stewardship Council, Congo Basin celebrates EGG Forest Management Certification
This certification underscores EGG’s strong commitment to sustainable forestry practices and further reinforces the growing and crucial movement towards responsible forest management within the Congo Basin The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Congo Basin office is delighted to announce that…
Nigeria Convenes Stakeholders Summit To Shape Country’s Energy Strategies
Nigeria is hosting a major gathering of climate and energy leaders as it welcomes stakeholders across the Global South to the Peer Learning Workshop on Country Platforms for Climate Action and Just Energy Transition on Tuesday, April 29, and Wednesday,…
LASG Signs MOU with Belstar and Enka Consortium: To Launch Water Rehabilitation and Expansion Projects
L-R; Permanent Secretary, Office of Drainage Services, Engr. Mahamood Adegbite; Group Managing Director, Belstar Capital (USA) Mr. Tewodros Polk; Honourable Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab; Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Services, Dr. Gaji Omobolaji; Managing…
