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- 3 Jan 2022
FG, NGX Partner on Climate Disclosure, Data
The federal government has said it will continue to collaborate with Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) to build a framework that will help issuers navigate climate disclosure and ultimately improve the…
- 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…
- 12 Nov 2025
UK Launches Phase Two of Nigeria–UK PACT Fund to Boost Clean Energy and Climate Action
United Kingdom has officially launched Phase Two of the Nigeria–UK PACT (Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions) Fund, unveiling a new package of support aimed at powering Nigeria’s clean…
- 26 Nov 2025
AfDB Approves $500m Loan for Nigeria’s EGET-SP
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group, meeting in Abidjan, approved a $500 million loan to the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to finance the second phase of the…
- 10 Apr 2026
NESREA, ACMTI, Others Launch Carbon Utilisation Initiative in Nigeria
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), in collaboration with the Africa Carbon Management Technology & Innovation (ACMTI) and the Clean Energy…
- 27 Nov 2025
AfDB Approves $500m Budget Support Loan for Nigeria
African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a loan of $500 million to Nigeria’s Federal Government to strengthen non-oil revenues and expand fiscal space. AfDB The bank, in a statement, said…
- 19 May 2025
Nigeria to Launch 4 Satellites for Surveillance, Others
Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the launch of four satellites aimed at strengthening Earth observation capabilities and improving national security, according to Uche Nnaji, minister of…
- 28 Sept 2009
UPU Creates more Awareness on Environment with Seal the Deal
The Universal Postal Union has in recent times been promoting activities that will ensure environmental safety. To help more operators to reduce their carbon emissions, the UPU is producing the…
- 20 May 2025
Minister Decries High Rate of Nigerian Women Access Gap to Smartphones
Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, has revealed that at least 68% of Nigerian women lack access to smartphones, a barrier that limits their participation in the…
- 27 Jul 2026
History as Lagos Becomes First Nigerian State to Launch Greenhouse Gas Registry
Lagos State has become the first sub-national government in Nigeria to establish a comprehensive Greenhouse Gas Registry, a move aimed at strengthening climate governance, improving emissions…
- 22 Jun 2017
NCS Int’l Conference ’17: ‘Early Bird’ Registration Door Closes
Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has closed the ‘early bird’ registration window for participation at the 13th International Conference holding net month in Abuja, Nigeria CommunicationsWeek can…
- 19 Apr 2018
FG Mulls Technology, Innovation Advisory Council
Nigeria is to create an Innovation and Technology Advisory Council to harness and support the creativity and innovative ingenuity of young Nigerians and drive the growth of the sector in the country,…
- 4 Sept 2024
Bill Gates to Invest $2.8bn in Nigeria’s Healthcare, Nutrition, Agriculture Sectors
Bill Gates, billionaire philanthropist and Chairman Gates Foundation has announced a $2.8 billion investment aimed at enhancing the country’s healthcare, nutrition, and agricultural sectors. Speaking…
- 21 Aug 2017
Lessons in Digital Rights Advocacy from The Kenyan 2017 Elections
In an earlier blogpost, I had drawn the attention of the world to watch out for digital rights violations during 3 critical African elections in August – in Kenya, Rwanda and Angola. Digital rights…
- 5 Sept 2024
NIPR Appoints Rasheed Bolarinwa As Chairman of FinanceHub Committee
Nigerian Institute of Public Relation's (NIPR) governing council has announced the appointment of Rasheed Bolarinwa as the Chairman of its newly established FinanceHub Committee. Rasheed Bolarinwa…
- 25 Jul 2013
Lagos Harps on Research to Drive Development
Prof. Olufemi Bamiro, chairman, Lagos Research and Development Council, said that the establishment of the council is a demonstration of the resolve of the State to provide support for basic and…
- 2 Feb 2022
FG Seeks $600m W’Bank Facility to Rebuild North
Federal Government has disclosed plans to borrow $600 million from the World Bank to address environmental degradation in the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Ayuba Yalaks,…
- 16 Jul 2024
Nigeria’s food importation policy could destroy country’s agriculture, warns Akinwumi Adesina
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group has said the decision by Nigeria’s government to allow massive food importation risks destroying the country’s agriculture. Dr.…
- 2 Nov 2021
Elumelu@ GEN-U Sahel, Says TEF Funded 10, 898 Entrepreneurs across Africa
Tony Elumelu, founder and chairman of Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), has said that the foundation has funded 10, 898 entrepreneurs across Africa, who have gone on to create further 400, 000 direct…
- 2 Jul 2024
Polaris Bank Partners NCF on Land Restoration, Tree Planting
In pursuit of its Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR), Polaris Bank Limited, is partnering the Nigeria Conservation Foundation (NCF), on land restoration through tree planting initiative. Polaris…
- 20 Jun 2016
CTO Appoints First Regional Advisors
Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) has announced the appointment of two regional advisors on ICTs: Dr Marianne Treschow, Regional Advisor for Scandinavia and Northern Europe…
- 25 Mar 2024
NGX RegCo, FRCN Unveil Roadmap for SFRS Adoption
The NGX Regulation Ltd. (NGX RegCo), the regulating body of the Nigerian Exchange Group and Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN), at the weekend, jointly launched the roadmap for the…
- 25 Feb 2021
NITDA, WeGO Africa to Enhance Digital Economy Values for Nigerians
Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, director general, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has reaffirmed his commitment to work with WeGO and any public or private organizations…
- 21 Dec 2009
Otudeko Emerges FirstBank Chairman
A change of baton has taken place in Nigeria’s premier financial institution, First Bank of Nigeria Plc, as Dr. Oba Otudeko, an erstwhile non-executive director, was elected on Tuesday by the…
- 3 May 2021
Polaris Bank Gives Away N26m to Customers in Save and Win Grand Finale Draw
The millionaires include: Williams F. Atinuke, a customer of Ikorodu Local Govt branch; Bello G. Amthe, a customer of Maiduguri branch and Sani Mohammed, a customer of Kura branch, Kano. Others are…
- 15 Jan 2024
FG Launches Intervention Program for Large, Medium Scale Enterprises
The Federal Government is working on an intervention program targeted towards large and medium-scale enterprises, tagged the “Business Champion Program”. This was announced by Dr Jumoke Oduwole, the…
- 25 Aug 2016
Deloitte Backs NASME’s ‘Tax Amnesty for MSMEs’ Proposal
Deloitte Akintola Williams “Deloitte” has supported Nigerian Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME) advocacy for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country to be…
- 18 Feb 2015
Philips Backs Action to Save 98% Energy From Wastages
The ‘2015 Energy Productivity and Economic Prosperity Index’ launched on Tuesday revealed the huge potential for societies to raise economic performance and extend significant environmental and…