“This has made us focus on three priority areas which are; minimise carbon footprint, carbon offsetting, conservation and preservation of wildlife and biodiversity,” he said. He explained that FirsBank’s partnership with the NCF is strategic because NCF’s leadership role in promoting environmental conservation and sustainable development in Nigeria which ties in with the bank’s desire to see the environment sustained because it is a socially responsible entity.

In a bid to encourage increased access to the National Housing Fund, NHF, the Managing Director of Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria FMBN, Alhaji Gimba Ya’u Kumo has unveiled an initiative to better lots of existing and prospective house owners. The initiative christened FMBN Home Renovation Loan, FHRL is part of deliberate measures put together by the bank not only to increase the housing stock, but also to assist individuals who need funds to renovate their homes.

A tiny petrol engine, which drivers across Europe have taken to their hearts for its excellent fuel efficiency and impressive performance, has received an eighth award in four years at the 2015 International Engine of the Year Awards. For the fourth consecutive year, the Ford 1.0-litre EcoBoost was named “Best Engine Under 1.0-litre.”

By Uche Onyebadi No one could have imagined that the ghost of “apartheid” would resurrect and become a factor in discussions about Dylann Roof, the young man who last week picked up his gun and, driven by bone-deep hatred for black people, murdered nine of them in the house of God in Charleston, South Carolina. […]

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has called on those that contested the governorship election with him in the state not to despair but to join hands with him in moving the state forward.

IT has been a pleasant week of nonstop electricity supply. I cannot remember when I last enjoyed uninterrupted power supply for two straight days. Suddenly, the supply has kept coming for one straight week and it has not stopped. I remember the days I use to go to bed with a book in my hands and wake up to find the book on my chest, with the lights still on. How I crave for those good old days.

“I believe that the private sector management was never allowed to work. That’s part of the problem. The people who were brought to manage had to endure interferences from the government appointed officials. So that is an issue.” The Federal Government had in 2012 signed a three-year contract for the management of the TCN with the Canadian firm, Manitoba, after it emerged the sole bidder. The contract has an option of a two-year extension.

Athletes in the employment of Rivers state government have hailed governor Nyesom Wike for promising to pay them their allowances and salaries dating back to the middle of 2014.

The festering controversy trailing N9.2 billion cook stoves programme has taken a twist as the contractor, Messrs Integral Renewable Energy Service Limited, has dragged the Federal Ministry of Environment to court. Vanguard Homes & Property learnt that the contractor has already secured an ex-parte injunction to stop the revocation of the contract.

In view of the growing concern by stakeholder on the sustainability and possible review of the auto policy, the Chief Executive Officer of Kia Motors Nigeria, Mr. Jacky Hathiramani has called on the Federal Government to address the key issues and lingering challenges militating against the development of Nigerian automobile industry.

Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has charged the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, to initiate strict measures that could address the menace of overloading in the state, pledging the support of the state government in achieving the goal. Tambuwal gave the charge while receiving the Corps Marshal of FRSC, Boboye Oyeyemi and members of his entourage at the Government House Sokoto, recently.

When Mercedes-Benz unveiled the concept S-Class Coupe at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, it was the cynosure of all eyes at the fair. Journalists, visitors and even Mercedes-Benz competitors trooped into the Mercedes-Benz hall to catch a glimpse of this car which became talk of the fair.

ABUJA: The Federal Government, disclosed weekend, that it received a grant of €170 million from the Agence Francaise Development, AFD, to build power transmission network in the Federal Capital territory, FCT, and its neighbouring Nasarawa State. The French agency also made a donation to the tune of $200million towards the expansion of electricity transmission grid in Lagos State.

Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno State yesterday swore in the newly-appointed Secretary to the State Government, SSG, along with the Chief of Staff, COS, and two Special Advisers, asking them to discharge their responsibilities of moving the state forward, despite the security challenges in the North East region.

In recent times, there has been a rising wave of crime rates, especially in Lagos, which has continued to put residents and visitors to the megacity in palpable fear of being victims of attacks from hoodlums and armed bandits.