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- 12 Jul 2024
Oriental News 2024 Summit: Muda Yusuf to Lead Discussion on Nigeria's Path to Green Economy Transition
Dr. Muda Yusuf, Chief Executive Officer, CEO, of the Center for The Promotion of Private Enterprise, CPPE, would drive discussion on Nigeria's policy direction to establishing pathway towards…
- 28 Jul 2024
SEC Seeks Public-private Partnerships to Finance Green Economy
The Securities and Exchange Commission has called for public-private partnerships to drive Nigeria’s transition to a green economy. In a statement made available on Sunday, Emomotimi Agama, the…
- 25 Jul 2025
Experts Champion Sustainability at Lagos Green Economy Forum
Lagos State’s transition to a greener economy is gaining momentum, with female leaders from top corporations taking the lead and the state government beginning to record early wins from its plastic…
- 10 Nov 2021
SEC Expresses Commitment to Green Economy
The Securities and Exchange Commission has said it will continue to strive to deliver coordinated and coherent policy advice, capacity building and regulatory support to build the momentum for a…
- 12 Aug 2024
1.7m Youths for Entrepreneurship Training in Abia
About 1.7 million youths in Abia State have been selected for entrepreneurship training under the ‘Youth Out Loud Abia,’ to reduce youth restiveness. Rev. Chidi Jacob, Director General of Ndi-Abia,…
- 3 Sept 2024
CADEF Announces Strategic Partnership with Jacob’s Ladder Africa to Launch Green Innovation Hub in Nigeria
Consumer Advocacy and Empowerment Foundation ( CADEF ) has announced a strategic partnership with Jacob’s Ladder Africa (JLA) to expand green innovation and youth entrepreneurship in Nigeria. This…
- 7 Apr 2015
Fidelity Bank Wins 2014 Green Era Award
Fidelity Bank Plc has been conferred the Green Era award in recognition of the financial institution’s green initiatives, at a gala night during the 2015 Green Economy Forum in Germany. The…
- 25 Feb 2015
Philips Green Products Sales Hit 52% High, Improves 1.9Bn Lives
Royal Philips has recorded good progress in its sustainability performance with Green Product sales increasing to EUR 11.1 billion in 2014, representing a record level of 52% of total sales. In…
- 19 Jun 2024
Climate Action Africa Reinforces Africa’s Urgency for Climate Change @CAAF24 Event in Lagos
Climate Action Africa Forum 24 (CAAF24) held in Lagos, Nigeria marked a pivotal moment in the global effort to address climate change, organized by Climate Action Africa (CAA), a leading…
- 19 Sept 2012
Donors Welcome the African Development Fund-12 Implementation
The mid-term review of the African Development Fund (ADF-12) implementation was concluded in Praia, Cape Verde recently with donors and stakeholders encouraging the African Development Bank (AfDB) to…
- 30 Apr 2024
Moniepoint MFB Bags Best Fintech for Supporting Nigeria's Hospitality Industry
Moniepoint Microfinance Bank, Nigeria’s leading digital financial services provider and definitive bank for businesses, has been honored with the prestigious Best Hospitality Industry Support -…
- 3 Nov 2024
Hydro Electric Core Generator Bags Renewable Energy Innovation Challenge 2024
Hydro Electric Core Generator has emerged as the winner of the Renewable Energy Innovation Challenge 2024, earning accolades for its innovative approach to addressing Nigeria's pressing electricity…
- 7 Mar 2024
African Finance Ministers Urge Govts to Bridge Tech Gap
African finance ministers have urged governments to develop instruments and institutions that can bridge the technology gap, as well as new funding structures that, with the correct governance…
- 19 Dec 2022
Blinken, Tony Elumelu, Rally U.S. and African entrepreneurs, investors & policymakers @U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit
About 300 entrepreneurs, investors, and celebrities took part in the opening reception for the US-Africa Leaders Summit, the investment-focused “Innovators Gathering”, honoring the influx of two-way…
- 15 Dec 2022
Blinken, Tony Elumelu, Convene U.S. & African Entrepreneurs, Others for U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit
About 300 entrepreneurs, investors, and celebrities took part in the opening reception for the US-Africa Leaders Summit, the investment-focused “Innovators Gathering”, honoring the influx of two-way…
- 7 Nov 2023
Okereke, Nigerian Elected Fellow of World Academy of Sciences
Prof. Chukwumerije Okereke has been elected Fellow of The World Academy of Sciences for the advancement of science in developing countries (UNESCO-TWAS) in recognition of his outstanding contribution…
- 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,…
- 22 Apr 2024
Climate Action Africa Opens Applications for CAAF24 Deal Room
Climate Action Africa (CAA), a leading advocate for climate resilience and sustainable development, has announced the opening of applications for the Deal Room at the 2024 Climate Action Africa Forum…
- 10 Oct 2025
CADEF and JLA Spotlight Green Entrepreneurs, Open Applications for Food Innovation Program
The Consumer Advocacy and Empowerment Foundation (CADEF), in collaboration with Jacob’s Ladder Africa (JLA), has celebrated the graduation of the inaugural cohort of its GreenLabs Renewable Energy…
- 11 Jun 2020
Onyema, NSE CEO, Others Highlight Stock Markets’ Resilience
Speakers at the Nigerian Stock Exchange hosted special webinar on the impact of COVID-19 on the global capital market and the resilience of securities exchanges in supporting economies, have said…
- 9 May 2024
Inaugural Green Startup Nigeria Conference and Expo to Catalyze Innovation and Sustainability in the Startup Ecosystem
The Green Startup Nigeria (GSN) initiative, in collaboration with the Nigerian Climate Innovation Center (NCIC) and the Swiss Embassy, is thrilled to announce the inaugural Green Startup Nigeria…
- 20 Jun 2016
Naira Tumbles, to Hit N350/Dollar Today as CBN Ends Peg
Pent-up demand for dollars may push Nigeria’s naira at least 20 percent weaker when the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) allows the currency of Africa’s biggest economy to float freely on Monday, said…
- 29 Mar 2023
Uber Lobbies African Govts to Ready EV Policies
E-hailing firm Uber is engaging governments across Africa, urging the creation of a favourable regulatory environment to help accelerate the rollout of electric vehicles (EVs) on the continent. This…
- 12 Nov 2021
SEC, Others Harp on Global Acceptance of Nigeria’s Commodities
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), among other stakeholders have demanded improved standard of locally produced commodities and take into cognizance internationally accepted standards.…
- 4 Jul 2022
How Women's Participation Can Bridge Digital Gender Divide - Adeniyi
With growing concern over the participation of women in the tech industry, it has become imperative to establish a roadmap that will help draft more women into the sector. L-R: Chief Finance Officer,…
- 15 Jun 2015
Etihad Airways’ Perfect Flight Takes Off, Saves Fuel & Emissions
As part of its on-going commitment to minimise the environmental impact of its operations, Etihad Airways recently launched an Abu Dhabi Perfect Flight Program by conducting a fuel-optimised ‘Perfect…
- 4 Jul 2022
Access Bank to Train 500,000 MSMEs on Financials, ICT, Others
Access Bank of Nigeria Plc says it is planning to train about 500,000 players in the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) space, aside assisting them with loans where necessary. Mrs Chizoma…
- 26 Mar 2024
Climate Action Africa Announces CAAF24
Climate Action Africa (CAA) has announced the inaugural convening of the Climate Action Africa Forum (CAAF24). This international event brings together stakeholders from across the world who drive…
- 29 May 2024
AfDB, Others Pledge Support for Climate Action Africa Forum Deal Room
African Development Bank (AfDB) has pledged its support for the 2024 Climate Action Africa Forum (CAAF24) Deal Room, taking place from June 19 to 20, 2024, at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos,…
- 24 Sept 2024
LG Leads the Way with Energy-Efficient Home Appliance Product @ IFA 2024
At IFA 2024, LG Electronics launched its latest range of energy-efficient home appliances, designed to reduce power consumption and address Africa's unique energy challenges. In line with the global…