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.
