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LAPO MfB, IITA, Water.org, IFC, others collaborate to strengthen ESG commitments, deepen sustainability impact

LAPO Microfinance Bank Partners with IITA, Water.org, IFC, and Others to Strengthen ESG...

Ramadan 2024: Islamic philanthropy surges to record high as UN delivers warning

Islamic philanthropy raised a record $46 million for 2 million displaced people in...

Battling green skill shortage in the quest for a sustainable economy

Growth in demand for green skills is outpacing the increase in supply -...

Nigeria to get WHO-recommended new malaria vaccine by Mid-2024

The World Health Organisation has recommended a new vaccine, R21/Matrix-M, for the prevention...

FGN unveils N12bn digital economy research fund

The Federal Government has said revealed plans to unveil a N12-billion Digital Economy Research Fund to support a national long-term digital transformation agenda. The Minister of Communications, Innovations and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani said, in a statement in Abuja, that the fund aims to strengthen evidence-based policymaking for the country’s digital economic outlook. “Today, my heart is filled with deep joy as we announce the Expression of Interest for the National Digital Economy Research Clusters, a N12-billion research funding scheme designed to place ideas, evidence, and research at the centre of Nigeria’s digital transformation,” he said The minister said the programme is being funded under Project...

UAE 2026 Sustainability Summit: Tinubu to engage global leaders on development, climate action, partnerships

The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu is set to discuss issues around climate action and investment partnerships that align with Nigeria’s sustainable development priorities with global leaders at the 2026 edition of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW 2026) Summit in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Tinubu is attending the summit at the invitation of the President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on a formal request for Nigeria’s participation in the high-level global forum. The week-long summit, which holds in the week of January 11–15, is an annual platform that brings...

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FITC ESG event to address African environmental impact

The Sustainability & Environment Society Governance (ESG) experts conference 3.0, set to be organized as usual by the Financial Institutions Training Centre (FITC) this...

Lake Chad Basin gets €11.25m funding boost to tackle climate challenges

The Lake Chad Basin has received a major funding boost with the launch of an €11.25 million regional water management initiative. The initiative aimes at...

Why COWLSO upgraded 24 schools with ₦124.46m projects

The Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) has affirmed that the upgrade of 24 public schools across the state with educational materials...

LAPO MfB, IITA, Water.org, IFC, others collaborate to strengthen ESG commitments, deepen sustainability impact

LAPO Microfinance Bank Partners with IITA, Water.org, IFC, and Others to Strengthen ESG Commitments and Deepen Sustainability ImpactAs climate change and poverty continue to challenge global resilience, LAPO Microfinance Bank is emerging as a leader in integrating financial inclusion...

Oando Foundation supports Nigerian youth with Green Upskilling Programme

Oando Foundation has launched the Green Youth Upskilling Programme (GYUP) pilot, a workforce development initiative for young Nigerians in the renewable energy and waste management sectors. The launch also marks the formal introduction of the project implementing partner, Nigeria Climate...

SPIN plans chartered status, inducts 96 new members

The Sustainability Professionals Institute of Nigeria, SPIN, has revealed that its next milestone is to hit a Chartered status as the institute inducted 96 new members at its 2025 cohort induction ceremony on Thursday, June 26, 2025. The event...

Heirs Energies launches tree-planting initiative to boost environmental sustainability efforts

Heirs Energies has commenced the Agbada Green Corridor Initiative, a tree-planting initiative meant to enhance environmental sustainability, supporting biodiversity and strengthening climate resilience...

LAPO MfB marks WED with renewed commitment to climate action

As the world observes World Environment Day 2026 under the theme “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future,” LAPO Microfinance Bank (LAPO MfB)...

Cadri Finance, CHISCO Transport seal pact to aid seamless intra-African trade, transport

In a strategic move to redefine cross-border travel and commerce across Africa, Cardri Finance and Chisco Transport Limited have signed a partnership agreement aimed...

Revamping Nigeria’s Industrial Value Chain: NASENI’s Role from R&D to Market

Asian countries like Japan, China, Singapore and Vietnam add value to their industrial chains by controlling the high-margin stages of research and development (R&D) design, engineering, branding and after sales services while using advanced manufacturing, automation, and skilled labour...

T = EC³+(D-C²) x i : The Albert Einstein discourse on transformation (2)

Tim: Hi, Professor Albert Einstein. My name is Tim A., I am a youth empowerment enthusiast, Pan-Africanist, Technopreneur, and an African thought leader. I disagree with your categorization of Nigerian elites as “UDJ”. With hundreds of billionaires, politicians, business...

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Revamping Nigeria’s Industrial Value Chain: NASENI’s Role from R&D to Market

Asian countries like Japan, China, Singapore and Vietnam add value to their industrial chains by controlling the high-margin stages of research and development (R&D)...

Heirs Energies launches tree-planting initiative to boost environmental sustainability efforts

Heirs Energies has commenced the Agbada Green Corridor Initiative, a tree-planting initiative meant to enhance environmental sustainability, supporting biodiversity and strengthening climate resilience...

LAPO MfB marks WED with renewed commitment to climate action

As the world observes World Environment Day 2026 under the theme “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future,” LAPO Microfinance Bank (LAPO MfB)...

FITC ESG event to address African environmental impact

The Sustainability & Environment Society Governance (ESG) experts conference 3.0, set to be organized as usual by the Financial Institutions Training Centre (FITC) this...

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Heirs Energies launches tree-planting initiative to boost environmental sustainability efforts

Heirs Energies has commenced the Agbada Green Corridor Initiative, a tree-planting initiative meant to enhance environmental sustainability, supporting biodiversity and strengthening climate resilience...

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Revamping Nigeria’s Industrial Value Chain: NASENI’s Role from R&D to Market

Asian countries like Japan, China, Singapore and Vietnam add value to their industrial chains by controlling the high-margin stages of research and development (R&D) design, engineering, branding and after sales services while using advanced manufacturing, automation, and skilled labour...

Heirs Energies launches tree-planting initiative to boost environmental sustainability efforts

Heirs Energies has commenced the Agbada Green Corridor Initiative, a tree-planting initiative meant to enhance environmental sustainability, supporting biodiversity and strengthening climate resilience across its areas of operation in Nigeria. The programme was launched in tandem with the...

LAPO MfB marks WED with renewed commitment to climate action

As the world observes World Environment Day 2026 under the theme “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future,” LAPO Microfinance Bank (LAPO MfB) has reaffirmed its leadership in climate action and environmental sustainability through expanded green financing, large-scale...

FITC ESG event to address African environmental impact

The Sustainability & Environment Society Governance (ESG) experts conference 3.0, set to be organized as usual by the Financial Institutions Training Centre (FITC) this year, will focus on building environmentally sustainable Africa future. In a statement made available to the...

Lake Chad Basin gets €11.25m funding boost to tackle climate challenges

The Lake Chad Basin has received a major funding boost with the launch of an €11.25 million regional water management initiative. The initiative aimes at strengthening water governance, climate resilience and regional stability across one of Africa’s most vulnerable ecosystems. According...

Cadri Finance, CHISCO Transport seal pact to aid seamless intra-African trade, transport

In a strategic move to redefine cross-border travel and commerce across Africa, Cardri Finance and Chisco Transport Limited have signed a partnership agreement aimed at delivering seamless and instant payment solutions for travelers and traders moving across African borders. The...

LAPO MfB wins Green Icon award for driving sustainable finance in Nigeria

LAPO Microfinance Bank has been honoured with the Green Icon Award at the 2026 Green Conference hosted by GreenPlinth Africa, in recognition of its outstanding contributions to sustainable finance and environmental stewardship in Nigeria. The award was presented...

Why COWLSO upgraded 24 schools with ₦124.46m projects

The Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) has affirmed that the upgrade of 24 public schools across the state with educational materials and infrastructure worth at ₦124.46 million was to align with the Social Inclusion pillar of...

Climate change, transborder crime top Nigeria’s agenda as AU council chair

Nigeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has revealed that the country's leadership as Chair of the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council will focus on discussions around climate change and transborder crimes among a number of other thematic and...

REA confirms 40 mini grids to add 288MW to national grid

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), has confirmed the development of about 40 interconnected mini-grids expected to inject 288 megawatts of additional capacity into the national grid. This is following recent regulatory reforms...
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