Nigeria targets .5bn carbon credit investment by 2030 – UNN VC

By Vivian Emoni Prof. Simon Ortuanya, Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), says Nigeria targets 2.5 billion dollars in high-integrity carbon credit investments by 2030, with its carbon market now established.   Ortuanya disclosed this at the Stakeholders` Validation Workshop on Potential and Challenges of Voluntary CarbonContinue Reading

NSCDC, Tantita security firm unveil world class security control centre

By Kelechi Ogunleye The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in collaboration with Tantita Security Services Nigeria Ltd on Thursday, unveiled a state-of-the-art Command and Control Centre to boost security in Nigeria. Tantita Managing Director, Kestin Ebimorbowei, said that the partnership was born out of conceived progress of PresidentContinue Reading

ACCI reaffirms commitment to policy advocacy, sustainable economic growth  

By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has reiterated its dedication to strengthening policy advocacy and driving sustainable economic growth across the country. Chief Emeka Obegolu, President of the ACCI, disclosed this at an Interactive Forum with its National Policy Fellows (NPF), on Thursday in Abuja.Continue Reading

Women affairs minister seeks OGFZA partnership on women’s empowerment

By Justina Auta Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, has called for strategic collaboration with the Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority to advance women’s economic empowerment across the country. She said the partnership would also promote clean cooking initiatives and drive an inclusive energy transition aimedContinue Reading

FIDA deepens engagement with traditional leaders on GBV prevention

By Adenike Ayodele The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Ikeja Branch, on Thursday held its second annual dialogue with traditional rulers to deepen engagement on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention. The Country Vice President of FIDA, Mrs Eliana Martins, in her welcome remark at the two-day dialogue in Lagos, saidContinue Reading

FG commends UN-Habitat’s support for displaced persons

By Angela Atabo The Federal Government has commended the European Union-funded Sustainable Integrated Development Programme for supporting Internally Displaced Persons in Nigeria (SIDPIN). The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, gave the commendation in a meeting with a delegation from the UN-Habitat in Abuja. Dangiwa praised the organisationContinue Reading