COP29: UN Chief declares Africa’s potential as global green energy Powerhouse”
By Godwin OritseThe United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has said Africa’s potential to become a green energy powerhouse, driving industrialization and prosperity for its people cannot be over-emphasizedSpeaking at the launch event for the High-Level Dialogue on Complementarity and Coherence of Loss and Damage Funding Arrangements in Baku, Guterres stressed the need for urgent action […]
Lagos partners Access Bank, Carbonivity to accelerate climate investment at COP29
The Lagos State Government, through its Office of Climate Change and Circular Economy (OCCE), has announced a strategic partnership with Access Bank, a leading African financial institution, and Carbonivity, a leading carbon asset development firm, to drive climate investment at the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to […]
200 amateur golfers set for FirstBank 63rd Lagos Championship
No fewer than 200 amateur golfers are set to compete at the 63rd annual FirstBank Golf Lagos Open, from Nov. 18 to 24 at the Ikoyi Club 1938 golf section. Speaking at a news conference on Tuesday in Lagos, Olusegun Alebiosu, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) FirstBank Nigeria Ltd., appreciated the Management of Ikoyi Club1938 […]
Recycling expert, Tola Adeoye receives African Icon of our Generation award
By Efe Onodjae On Saturday, 22nd June,2024, Tola Adeoye, a renowned global waste recycling expert and certified health and safety environment professional, was honored with the prestigious African Icon of Our Generation Award. The event, held at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), highlighted Adeoye’s monumental contributions to the environmental sector across Africa. […]
Women empowerment: NGO unveils reproductive health project in Abuja
….Trains PWDs Women on pad making and hygiene. By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The Centre for Teens Health and Development (Centre4Teens), has launched a transformative project aimed at empowering girls and women, particularly those in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps, Persons with Disabilities, PWDs, and rural communities across Abuja. The initiative, which focuses on education and […]
Omi Bus Ferry now operates cowry cards only – LASWA
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Waterways Authority LASWA, has announced that the recently launched Omi Bus Ferries are now fully operational with Cowry Cards. The service is the same convenient payment system already in use across other public transportation modes in Lagos State. In a statement by LASWA General Manager, Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, on Wednesday, […]
