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- 6 Oct 2024
Polaris Bank partners UI, NCF on environmental conservation, tree planting
Polaris Bank Limited has collaborated with the University of Ibadan (UI) and the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) on environmental conservation through a tree planting initiative. Polaris Bank…
- 7 Jun 2016
Etisalat Restates Commitment to Environment Protection
Most innovative telecommunications company, Etisalat Nigeria, has reiterated its commitment to environmental conservation in Nigeria by continually doing its business responsibly and in conformity…
- 9 Apr 2024
FCMB Reiterates Commitment to Sustainable Manufacturing Practices
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable manufacturing that minimizes negative environmental impact while conserving energy and natural resources. This was…
- 24 May 2021
Coca-Cola’s RESWAYE Project Ends With 159,000kg of Plastic Waste Recovered
The Recycling Scheme for Women and Youth Empowerment (RESWAYE), an environmental sustainability and women empowerment initiative, sponsored by The Coca-Cola Foundation, has come to an end. The…
- 16 Nov 2025
MTN Nigeria, WWF/NCF and UNDP Nigeria Announce the Top 10 Finalists of 2025 Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc, in partnership with the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) through its local partner, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), and the United Nations Development…
- 8 Jul 2025
BRICS Leaders Seek Inclusive Access to AI
To support a constructive debate towards a balanced artificial intelligence (AI) approach, the BRICS leaders have agreed on a set of guidelines to foster responsible development, deployment and use…
- 16 Jul 2026
Over 200kg of Trash Cleared as Union Bank Leads Environmental Cleanup in Lagos
Union Bank of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability by organising a beach cleanup exercise at Alpha Community Beach, Lekki, Lagos, in partnership with the Nigerian…
- 24 Mar 2013
FCMB Joins the World to Observe Earth
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Plc in collaboration with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) on Saturday March 23, joined millions of people, 4,000 cities, heritage sites, royal palaces, schools, cafes and…
- 24 May 2023
Shareholders Applaud Fidelity Bank for Exceptional Performance in 2022 FY
Shareholders of leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, have commended the board and management of the bank for delivering an exceptional performance in FY 2022. This was made known at the…
- 22 Sept 2008
African Parliamentary Staff Learn Science Communication Skills
Representatives of parliaments from 13 countries across Africa will attend a workshop in Kampala, Uganda this week to develop the skills needed to inform Parliamentarians about the scientific aspects…
- 4 Feb 2013
ITU Recognizes Contributions to Information Society
Hamadoun I. Touré, secretary-general, International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has presented Certificates of Recognition to the Administrations of Kuwait, Oman, Poland, Tanzania, Mexico and United…
- 19 Aug 2013
Ikegwuonu Makes Nigeria Proud, Bags Yara Award for Agric Radio
Nigeria’s Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu, founder and CEO, Smallholders Foundation in Nigeria has been recognized for his entrepreneurial work of using radio as transmitter of sustainable agricultural…
- 1 May 2025
Oluwaseun Dania Named Among Top 50 Most Influential People of African Descent for Philanthropy & Social Impact
Visionary entrepreneur, multi-sectoral leader, and tireless advocate for sustainable development, Oluwaseun Dania has been named one of the Top 50 Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD)…
- 17 Aug 2018
3rd COL’s Technology-Enabled Learning Starts October
The third edition of CommonWealth of Learning (COL)’s Introduction to Technology-Enabled Learning (TEL) course will start on October 28. This Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) is designed for…
- 4 Jun 2020
11 Interesting Things You Should Know About Africa
Africa Day was celebrated on 25 May, and YouTube and ViacomCBS Networks Africa organized the “Africa Day Benefit Concert At Home”, which was streamed on the MTV Base Africa YouTube channel . …
- 22 Dec 2020
Coca-Cola Takes ‘Project Revive’ to Sangotedo to Boost Environmental Sustainability Efforts
Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited and its bottling partner, Nigerian Bottling Company, RecyclePoints, a waste recycling and social benefit organization, have continued the implementation of “Project Revive”…
- 22 Oct 2020
Airtel, Ericsson Partner to Drive Responsible E-waste Disposal & Recycling in Zambia
Airtel Networks Zambia Plc has partnered with Ericsson on a ‘Product Take-Back’ program to minimize the potential environmental impact associated with the disposal of decommissioned electrical…
- 6 Jun 2024
Airtel Promotes Plastic Reduction at Employee Session to Mark World Environment Day
Telecommunications network, Airtel Nigeria marked World Environment Day by hosting an insightful session aimed at educating employees on the practice of tackling plastic pollution. The event was held…
- 2 Jun 2026
Ecobank Raises Record $450m in Nature Bond for Africa’s Biodiversity
Ecobank Group has broken new ground in sustainable finance with the launch of the world’s first International Capital Market Association (ICMA) commercial bank-issued Nature Bond on the London Stock…
- 28 Oct 2025
MTN Nigeria, WWF/NCF, UNDP Nigeria Shortlist 100 Innovators for PachiPanda Challenge
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc, in collaboration with the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) through the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)…
- 2 Sept 2025
MTN Nigeria, WWF/NCF, and UNDP Launch 2025 PachiPanda Challenge to Drive Youth-Led Environmental Innovation
In a bold move to tackle Nigeria’s pressing environmental challenges, MTN Nigeria Communications Plc, in partnership with the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF), the Nigerian Conservation Foundation…
- 16 Oct 2024
Polaris Bank Partners NCF to Extend Tree Planting Initiative to Abuja, Anambra
Polaris Bank, in a robust display of its commitment to environmental sustainability, has expanded its nationwide tree-planting initiative in collaboration with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation…
- 4 Sept 2024
Polaris Bank, NCF take tree planting initiative to Kano
Polaris Bank has taken its tree planting initiative aimed at nationwide land restoration to Kano State working in partnership with the Nigeria Conservation Foundation (NCF). Polaris Bank ED, Chris…
- 17 Jun 2024
World Environment Day: Union Bank Advocates for Environmental Restoration
Union Bank, one of Nigeria’s foremost financial institutions, has reemphasised the need to preserve and restore the global habitat through sustainable environmental practices. This clarion call was…
- 18 Nov 2015
Postal Attains 2020 Target of 20% CO2 Emissions Reduction- IPC Report
International Post Corporation said it is delighted to announce that the EMMS participants have collectively reached the programme’s 2020 targets of 20% CO2 reduction compared to the 2008 baseline…
- 5 Jun 2023
Union Bank Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainability; Partners NCF to Commemorate World Environment Day 2023
As part of its continuous efforts to champion environmental responsibility and promote sustainable practices, leading financial institution Union Bank of Nigeria partnered with the Nigerian…
- 5 Jun 2013
Chevron Promises Clean Gas, Says No More Gas Flaring
Chevron Nigeria Limited has promised a ‘zero’ gas flaring operation in the years ahead, as the world marks this year’s World Environment Day (WED), meant to raise global awareness of the need to take…
- 29 Jul 2026
MTN Nigeria, Partners Launch Third PachiPanda Challenge to Boost Green Innovation
MTN Nigeria, in partnership with the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) through the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Nigeria and Deloitte Nigeria,…
- 5 Jun 2024
World Environment Day 2024: AstraZeneca Highlights Commitment to Tackling Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss
In recognition of World Environment Day 2024 under the theme; 'land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience’, AstraZeneca has highlighted its commitment to tackling climate change and…
- 15 Jun 2016
Etisalat Holds Advocacy Seminar on Healthy Environment for Students
In line with its efforts geared towards creating and improving a sustainable environment alongside the UN-adopted Agenda for Sustainable Development, Nigeria’s most environment-friendly…