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Expert calls for environmental protection, tree planting
By Amechi Obiakpu Environmentalist and climate change activist, Desmond Majekodumi has called on all Nigerians to protect the environment and desist from every activities that endanger it. Majekodumi, who is also the Founder of Lekki Urban Forestry and Animal Shelter Initiative (LUFASI) Nature Park said the call is important because…
Read More »Nigeria Transportation Commissioners’ Forum to hold webinar on rail transport
By Amechi Obiakpu The Nigeria Transportation Commissioners’ Forum has concluded plans to hold a webinar on rail transport with the theme: “From the Exclusive list to the Concurrent List; Strategies for Rail Transport Development and Investments in Sub-Nationals”. The Webinar, according to the organizer is part of activities in…
Read More »GTCO unveils activities for the 2023 Autism Conference
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has announced dates for the 2023 GTCO Autism Conference and follow-up consultations. This year’s programme is themed “Empowering Voices for Autism” to promote inclusivity and self-advocacy for persons on the Autism Spectrum. An offshoot of the Orange Ribbon Initiative, the GTCO Autism Conference…
Read More »Egbin Power deepens environmental sustainability, commemorates Tree Planting Day
Egbin Power Plc has re-emphasized the derivable benefits of trees to environmental sustainability and biodiversity, as the GenCo Saturday joined Lagos State Government to commemorate this year’s Tree Planting Day. According the company, planting trees is one of the approaches it uses to “protect, restore and promote sustainable use of…
Read More »Breaking: Court gives DSS seven days to charge or release Emefiele
The Department of State Security Service (DSS) has given an ultimatum of seven days to charge the detained suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele to Court or release him. A high court of the Federal Capital Territory gave the ruling Thursday. Justice Hamza Muazu gave…
Read More »Power sector gas debt hits $1bn
The legacy gas debts of the power sector to gas suppliers in Nigeria had risen to about $1bn, as efforts were ongoing to finalise the figures and find a comfortable way in addressing the debts, according to media report. Though, a new gas pricing template for the power sector…
Read More »NAFDAC warns the public artificially ripened fruits
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has expressed concerns over illegal hawking of drugs in the open markets across the country even as it warned members of the public against the consumption of fruits artificially ripened with calcium carbide. NAFDAC says it is determination…
Read More »Over 50 speakers, 3000 participants to grace 2nd edition of Insurance Meets Tech conference
More than 50 speakers and 3,000 participants are expected to attend this year’s edition of Insurance Meets Tech (IMT) conference, a gathering of stakeholders within the insurance space and allied sectors. The two days conference which is the second edition is set to hold on September 28 and 29,…
Read More »Nigerians to pay more for POS services
Patronisers of Point of Sales (POS) operators, may pay more for the services as POS agents have increased charges for deposits and withdrawals. The agents under the aegis of the Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria (AMMBAN), Lagos state chapter made this known at its 4th…
Read More »Egbin Power attributes record breaking 1000MW power generation to staff, industry support
The recently announced record breaking 1000MW power generation by Egbin Power Plc has been attributed to the unalloyed dedication of its staff and the support from the industry. Egbin Power, recently announced a record-breaking 1000MW power generation, a feat representing a new peak in a 2-year record. Chief Executive…
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