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The Rotary Club of Port Harcourt ECO says it is set to spend over 10 million naira in its core mandate to protect, preserve and secure a safe environment for Rivers people even to the next generation through planting of trees in the state. Speaking to journalists on the sideline …

Prof. Mike Kwanashie, an ex Vice Chancellor of Veritas University, Abuja, on Thursday in Benin asserted that transformational leadership is key to sustainable development towards moving any nation forward. Kwanashie added that for democracy to work, leaders and the people should have love and respect for the country. The Professor …

Chichi Aniagolu is the Regional Director of Ford Foundation West Africa. Her organisation has been on a mission to ignite local philanthropists, urging them to fill emerging gaps and play vital role in fostering lasting, sustainable change in the economy and businesses. Featuring in a one-on-one session during the Wednesday …

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has announced that the ministry is pursuing a goal to generate $20 billion annually while creating two million jobs each year. Recommended articles In a statement released by his Media Aide, Ismail Omipidan, the minister expressed the ministry’s commitment to transforming …

To work towards its vision of a waste-free future, Nestlé Nigeria takes necessary actions to promote behavioral changes, and to build a circular ecosystem in waste management, starting from the company’s employees and extending to the communities closest to its operations and to a wider audience across Nigeria. With a …

Chief of Staff to the President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Femi Gbajabiamila alongside Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All, Damilola Ogunbiyi, on Friday November 10 visited Iponri Market in Surulere, Lagos State and inspected the first phase of solar installations deployed within the popular market. …

The Oyo State Government has provided N1billion loan facility to the Oyo State Agricultural Credit Corporation for farmers across the state. The single digit interest loan facility would ensure more access at reasonable interest rates for farmers to expand their business and attract potential investors into the farming value chain. …

Leading financial institution, Access Bank PLC has agreed with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to support and finance key trade-enabling projects in Lagos State to the tune of $1.352 Billion. The signing ceremony, which took place on the sidelines of the 2023 AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum in Georgetown, Guyana, …

Zenith Bank Plc has announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended 30 September 2023, showcasing an impressive triple-digit growth of 114% from N620.6 billion reported in Q3 2022 to N1.33 trillion in Q3 2023. The results underscore the Group’s resilience and sustained market share, even in the …

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government to sustainable and efficient harnessing of mineral resources in the country to drive economic growth and create prosperity for Nigerians. Alake said this at the 2nd edition of the Africa Natural Resources and Energy …

Nigeria’s entrepreneur and chairman of Cubana Group Dr. Obinna Iyiegbu, otherwise known as Obi Cubana, has said that entrepreneurship is the most suitable pathway to sustainable human development in Africa as the continent contends with the quest to grow its economy and address the demands of rising youth population on …

Dana Air has said that its over 1O years Partnership with the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), is important for Nigeria’s Economic growth and Development. Speaking on Dana Air’s consistent partnership with the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), the Chief Operating Officer of Dana Air, Ememobong Ettete said, as a …

First Bank has announced the commencement of its Annual Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Week to promote socio-economic development in the country. The activities of the 2023 edition, which is scheduled for October 23 to October 28, 2023, include tree planting, women empowerment, SPARK schools engagement, orphanage homes, the less privileged …

To deliver their Corporate Social Responsibility, staff of PZ Cussons Nigeria PLC, recently demonstrated their connection with their communities and deep concern for the environment. The project, acronymed CARE’s, captured the essence of their objectives-Clean and Restore the Environment driven by three objectives: dispose of plastics properly, reduce, reuse, recycle …

In the remote and often neglected Island Community of Agala, located 20 minutes by boat from the popular CMS Jetty in Lagos, the residents had long faced unimaginable challenges in their daily lives. Basic amenities such as clean water, sanitation facilities, electricity, healthcare services, and educational facilities were luxuries that …

The African Private Capital Association – held its second Sustainable Investing in Africa Summit yesterday, bringing together over 150 global LPs, GPs, entrepreneurs and thought leaders committed to putting private capital to work to advance sustainable development in Africa. The event sought to build on the level of climate and …

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has emphasised that compliance with physical planning laws and other laws of the state is necessary to achieve sustainable cities. The governor spoke during the celebration of 2023 World Habitat Day with the theme: Resilient Urban Economies. Cities as Drivers of Growth …

The Dangote Group has reaffirmed commitment to environmental sustainability with enunciation of seven key pillars that underpin its operations. The pillars are institutional, social, economic, financial, environmental, operational and cultural sustainability. The company reaffirmed the commitment at an environmental journalism workshop in Lagos with the theme: “Reporting the Environment for …

The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has charged the delegates at the ongoing 22nd Edition of the Joint Planning Board (JPB) and National Council on Development Planning (NCDP) meetings to deliberate on effective planning towards having economic stability and sustainability in Nigeria. Governor Adeleke gave the charge at the opening …

Leading financial institution, Fidelity Plc, has distributed over 1,200 food packs to the internally Displaced Persons in Makurdi, Benue State in its ongoing commitment to eliminate hunger among vulnerable persons in the society. The event, which took place on Thursday, 10 August 2023 at the IDP Camp, Federal Housing Estate …