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NGO trains over 20,000 undergraduates on plastic pollution

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 […]
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VANGUARD ECONOMIC DISCOURSE: Chairman, Oye gives insight into content, issues

VANGUARD ECONOMIC DISCOURSE: Chairman, Oye gives insight into content, issues

By Emeka Anaeto, Business Editor As the 9th edition of Vanguard Economic Discourse gathers steam, key facilitators are already feeding the audience with expectations of business and economy information that would dominate the discussions. The event is scheduled to hold on Wednesday 9th of April at Civic Center, Victoria Island, Lagos starting by 9am. Speaking […]

2025 Vanguard Economic Discourse gathers steam

2025 Vanguard Economic Discourse gathers steam

By Emeka Anaeto, Business Editor Arrangements are underway for the ninth edition of the Vanguard Economic Discourse, billed to offer one of the best insights into current issues in Nigeria’s economic space. The event, themed, “Nigeria’s Economic Outlook 2025: Hardship and Pathways to Sustainable Recovery”,    has been scheduled to hold on Wednesday, April 09, 2025 […]

Netzence At DevCon Bangkok 2024: Pioneering sustainable solutions with closecarbon

Netzence At DevCon Bangkok 2024: Pioneering sustainable solutions with closecarbon

By Joseph Okome Bangkok, Thailand, November 12-15, 2024, was the epicentre of innovation and sustainability as it hosted DevCon 2024, at the Ethereum conference that brought together global thought leaders and tech innovators to discuss pressing technological challenges and potential solutions. Among the diverse participants, Netzence Sustainability Limited (Netzence) took centre stage from Africa, discussing […]

Netzence tackles global climate crisis with tech solution

Netzence tackles global climate crisis with tech solution

By Jeremiah Urowayino Netzence Sustainability Limited (Netzence) has reiterated commitment to ensuring sustainable practices across the world, saying its CloseCarbon technology will serve as a solution to the global climate crisis. The firm, in a statement, lamented that the global efforts to mitigate climate change were facing significant challenges in accurately monitoring, reporting and verifying […]

Naira woes deepen as oil price plunges below $70 per barrel

Naira woes deepen as oil price plunges below $70 per barrel

The price of Brent crude oil has fallen below $70 per barrel for the first time since December 2021, raising concerns about slowing global growth. The significant drop in oil prices is set to further strain the naira, which has depreciated to N1,600/$ in recent weeks. Meanwhile, global stock markets showed mixed results as investors […]

SEC warns against infractions in capital market

SEC warns against infractions in capital market

The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has stated that the Commission will enforce the full extent of the law against individuals and entities that engage in activities that violate established regulations in the capital market.

NIWA moves to improve waterways security

NIWA moves to improve waterways security

IN bid to attract private investments to enhance the nation’s Blue Economy initiative, the management of the National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, has commenced moves to improve security on waterways across the country.