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 […]
Shell setback upsets Nigeria’s quest to attract investment
Nigeria’s decision to stop Shell (SHEL.L) from selling its $2.4 billion onshore assets to Renaissance Group has sent a negative signal to foreign investors, according to Reuters.
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
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
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
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.
LASG commends AXA’s continued fight against climate change
The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Climate Change and Circular Economy, Titi Oshodi, has commended AXA Mansard for its continued efforts in combating climate change.
AXA Mansard Health provides free health insurance for chess slum children
AXA Mansard Health has provided free Health insurance for 100 children within the Chess In Slum community.
Asue Ighodalo: Eyes on the Ball
By John Mayaki Political layabouts and neophytes donning the garb of opposition in Edo State have begun to diminish as the golden boy of the Nigeria’s financial sector and gubernatorial candidate of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, continue to win the hearts of electorates, pundits and close observers […]
Investors lose N847bn as profit-taking rattles stock market
Investors lost N847 billion in the stock market last week due to the negative impact of profit taking and selloffs on the Nigerian Exchange Limited.
Why grains importation won’t happen soon – Stakeholders
There may be delay in implementation of the zero-tariff grains importation policy of the federal government as Financial Vanguard reliably learnt at the weekend that the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is yet to receive a comprehensive list of the firms to select for participation in the intervention programme.
