NGO trains over 20,000 undergraduates on plastic pollution
By Peter Egwuatu U-Recycle Initiative Africa, a youth-led Non-Governmental Organisation, NGO, has trained over twenty thousand youths across four federal universities in Nigeria through the second edition of its flagship multi-year initiative for universities, called PlasticWize 2.0. The NGO is advancing environmental education, circular economy solutions, and climate action across Africa. Through PlasticWize 2.0, themed, “Redefining […]
Bankers Committee unveils N200bn fund for 5 cash crops
The Bankers Committee yesterday announced a N200 billion credit facility to boost production and export of five cash crops. The cash crops are Coaca, Oil Palm, Shea Butter, Sesame Seed and Cashew
Sokoto APC rejects Tambuwal’s victory
The Sokoto State Chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday rejected the declaration of Gov. Aminu Tambuwal as winner of the just-concluded governorship election in the state.
Mounting concerns over Nigeria’s weak disposable income
Concerns have continued to mount over continuous depletion in the country’s disposable income, which stood at N30 trillion as at second quarter (Q2’18).
Two hospitalised in smugglers, Customs repeat clashes
Repeat clash between operatives of the Ogun Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, and suspected smugglers in the border communities of the state Friday, resulted in serious injuries of two customs men, who are presently recuperating at an undisclosed hospital.
Customs Checkpoints: We have patrol units, not checkpoints — Customs boss
Following public complaints about the activities of Customs operatives along Mile2 – Seme expressway, Customs Area Controller, CAC, of Seme Border Command, Garba Uba Mohammed, has said that the Service does mount checkpoints but have patrol spots.
