Nigeria, 6 other African countries affected as Saudi Arabia suspends blockwork visa
By Nkiruka Nnorom In a sweeping policy shift geared towards managing inbound labour during peak pilgrimage periods, Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended issuance of blockwork visa quota to Nigerians and nationals from six other African countries. Other affected include Egypt, Algeria, Sudan, Ethiopia, Tunisia and Morocco. The suspension, which affected 14 countries in all, impacted […]
APM Terminals Apapa, GIVO launch zero-carbon recycling hub to tackle plastic waste
By Godwin Oritse In a strategic move to combat plastic pollution and foster environmental sustainability in Apapa, APM Terminals Apapa, Nigeria’s largest container terminal, has partnered with waste management startup Garbage In Value Out (GIVO) to launch a zero-carbon recycling hub. The Zero Carbon Recycling Hub, located in Apapa, is designed to make waste recycling […]
FUTH Lafia partners to produce home-grown vaccines for disease control in North Central Nigeria
As part of efforts to boost health sustainability in Nigeria’s North Central region, the Federal University Teaching Hospital (FUTH), Lafia, has announced plans to commence the production of locally developed vaccines to combat regional disease outbreaks.
CSR: UI students gain access to solar training
Itel Solar Energy has restated commitment to education, capacity building, and long-term investment in the country’s green economy while driving awareness and adoption of solar energy among younger demographics. The firm, which commissioned its first Solar Energy Training Centre in partnership with the University of Ibadan, UI, has offered a weekly solar energy training programme […]
How Salim Transport is defining passenger experience, logistics in Niger and beyond
By Chioma Okoye In a region where transportation can often be challenging, Salim Transport, a Niger-based firm, is making waves by prioritizing the needs of its customers. Founded in 2020, the company has quickly established a reputation for affordability, reliability, and a refreshing focus on passenger comfort, setting it apart in the competitive West African […]
Obi Oputa III Awards full university scholarships to seven indigent students in Ndokwa nation
History was made in the ancient Aboh Kingdom as seven indigent students of Ndokwa extraction were awarded full university scholarships by the Greg Oputa International Educational Foundation, in collaboration with the Ultimate Tenderhelp Foundation.
