LAPO Microfinance Bank (LAPO MfB) has provided free eye screening and corrective glasses to employees as part of its 2026 Sustainability Week activities, reinforcing its commitment to workplace inclusion, employee wellbeing and sustainable development. The initiative reflects the Bank’s position that sustainability must extend beyond environmental protection to include the health, welfare and productivity of its workforce, irrespective of employees' roles or positions. The week-long programme, held in line with World Sustainability Day, which is observed annually on October 28, was organised around the theme, “Citizen of Change: Local Roots, Global Impact.” Activities included an environmental sustainability sensitisation visit to Ayedere Ajibola Senior High School in Ketu, Lagos, free...

The Director-General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Anosike, has received an award recognising his contributions to meteorological development, institutional transformation and the use of weather and climate information to advance national development. The recognition was presented during the centenary celebration of The Daily Times of Nigeria, in acknowledgement of his efforts to strengthen meteorological services and reposition NiMet as a technology-driven, responsive and service-oriented institution. His leadership has focused on improving the Agency's capacity to deliver reliable weather and climate intelligence that supports economic activities, protects lives and enhances national resilience. Since President Bola Tinubu appointed him in December 2023, Professor Anosike has pursued an institutional reform...

The Federal Government has introduced the National Agricultural Mechanisation Policy and the National Agricultural Mechanisation Investment Strategy, alongside plans to establish a mega tractor...

LAPO Microfinance Bank (LAPO MfB) strengthened its sustainability footprint in the first half of 2026, deploying billions of naira to green, agricultural and climate-related...

The United Nations (UN) has renewed its call for stronger financial commitments, deeper partnerships and sustained investment in people to help Africa accelerate progress...

The University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business (UCT GSB) has outperformed Australia's Griffith Business School in the 2026 Better World MBA Ranking,...