Bolder Climate Action: The Only Pathway for Nations to Survive and Thrive At a recent virtual event hosted by the Brookings Institution’s Global Economy and Development Programme, Simon Stiell, the UNFCCC Executive Secretary, wrapped up his presentation by affirming that…
Polaris Bank Partners NCF to Extend Tree Planting Initiative to Abuja, Anambra
Polaris Bank, in a robust display of its commitment to environmental sustainability, has expanded its nationwide tree-planting initiative in collaboration with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF). The latest exercise took place at Government Secondary School, Gwagwalada, in the Federal Capital…
LASTMA, FRSC To Enhance Collaboration For Improved Traffic Management, Motorists Safety On Lagos Roads
As part of concerted efforts to elevate the efficiency of traffic management and ensure the safety of motorists on Lagos roads, the newly appointed Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Lagos Sector, Mr. Ganiyu Kehinde Hamzat paid…
Heirs’ Energies CFO, Nwanze forecasts $135 billion needed for power sector decarbonization by 2060.
… recommends innovative financing and strategic collaboration to drive Nigeria’s energy transition Samuel Nwanze, Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer of Heirs Energies, has urged the adoption of innovative financing mechanisms, including green bonds and blended finance, to accelerate the…
Lagos State Government Advocates Decentralization of Power Sector
The Executive Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reiterated the state’s commitment to decentralising power generation and distribution. He emphasised that reliable power access is essential for fostering industrial growth, stimulating entrepreneurship, and improving the quality of life in…
Lagos Celebrates Oshodi’s Rise To ATTF Presidency
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has praised the election of Wahid Enitan Oshodi as the 6th President of the African Table Tennis Federation (ATTF) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Oshodi, a former Commissioner for Youth, Sports,…
NAPE To Host Workshop for Media Professionals
The Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE), has announced the hosting of a workshop aimed at enhancing the skills of media professionals in the energy, oil and gas sectors. The workshop is themed “Trends in Energy Transition and AI-Assisted Oil…
NEMA, LASEMA, harp on role of education, youths in disaster reduction
Emergency stakeholders in Lagos on Monday underscored the role of education and youths in disaster risk reduction in the state. The stakeholders made this known at a rally to mark the 2024 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) in…
LASG, UNICEF To Vaccinate 18 Million Residents Against Infectious Diseases; Set To Launch Statewide Immunization Campaign
Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy and Unicef Host Media Orientation to Garner Media Support for Statewide Immunization Campaign … In six months, over 73.27percent of children diagnosed with measles lacked / avoided vaccination … Actively seeks media support…
NSSF Launches 2024 WeNaija Contest to fight drug abuse
The Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF) has launched the 2024 edition of its WeNaija Contest, a creative platform aimed at engaging Nigerian youths in advocacy against drug abuse. Dr. Fejiro Chinye-Nwoko, the Managing Director/CEO of NSSF, made the announcement in…
