High-profile speakers, including Lagos Governor Sanwo Olu, Kwara First Lady, Dr. Abdul Razaq, Minister of State for Environment Salako, Commissioner of Finance and Economic Development, Akintunde Oyebode, IHS Nigeria CEO, Mohamad Darwish, are set to address the urgency of SDGs…
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LAWMA Clears Roadside Traders at Oyingbo Market
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has dislodged traders engaged in roadside trading around Oyingbo Market, for constituting environmental nuisance. The market is currently sealed for various environmental infractions. The Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said the agency…
Kings College wins 2033 Bible quiz for visually impaired
Kings College Obalende, Lagos has won the Bible quiz organized by the Bible Society of Nigeria for the visually impaired. Eight schools across Lagos state contested for the competition which took place at the Apostolic Church, Palmgrove on Friday. The…
Cement price reduction: BUA’s action demonstrates commitment to improving lives – Minister
Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Mr Ahmed Dangiwa, says BUA Plc’s decision to reduce price of cement to N3,500 per bag is a demonstration of the company’s commitment to improving lives. This is contained in a statement issued on…
Stanbic Ibtc boosts NCF’s Green Recovery Nigeria Programme with 30,000 trees
Stanbic IBTC Holdings, a member of the Standard Bank Group, is actively supporting the Green Recovery Nigeria (GRN) Programme in collaboration with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF). The aim is to elevate Nigeria’s forest cover from its current meager 5%…
NSSF says it remains committed to healthcare improvement in Nigeria
The Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund(NSSF) says it remains committed to the improvement of healthcare system in the country. Dr. Fejiro Chinye-Nwoko, General Manager/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the fund disclosed this in an interview on Thursday in Lagos. Chinye-Nwoko said…
WCS hands over 4 rehabilitated boreholes to 3 communities in Cross River State
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) has handed over four boreholes rehabilitated under the Watershed Protection for Safe and Sustainable Water Supply activity to three communities in Cross River State. Mr Joseph Mathew, Communications Manager, WCS, made this known to newsmen…
Irede Foundation marks 5 years of empowerment and inclusion with NNPCL/SNEPCo partnership
The Irede Foundation on Tuesday marked the fifth year anniversary of it’s partnership with NNPCL/SNEPCo which had fostered the empowerment and inclusion of child amputees across the country. Newsmen reports that the fifth anniversary of the partnership marks the end…
AFRICA CLIMATE SUMMIT RELEASES NAIROBI DECLARATION & CALL TO ACTION
Revolutionary climate pact charts new path to strengthen collaboration Over US$26 billion climate finance commitments made at inaugural ACS ACS announces global gathering will hold on a biannual basis The Africa Climate Summit (ACS), co-hosted by the African Union…
Campaigners warn against improper plastic usage
By Rachael Okolo and Echeng Clement, Abuja Environmentalal activists have called on the government to address the issue of improper plastic use in order to reduce its harmful impact on Nigerians’ public health and environmental protection. The need for…
