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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...

Google announces N75m equity-free fund for Nigerian SMBs

Google has announced the opening of applications for the Hustle Academy SMB Fund...
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BATN Foundation supports farmers for agribusiness growth

The British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN) Foundation has launched the second phase of its rice farming support program in Ebonyi State with the distribution...

She-Fix: NNPC advocates inclusivity in  technical fields

...Celebrates female mechanics during IWD commemoration NNPC Retail Limited (NRL) hosted another edition of She-Fix 2025, a landmark event dedicated to empowering women in automotive, technical, and...

BATN Foundation supports farmers for agribusiness growth

The British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN) Foundation has launched the second phase of its rice farming support program in Ebonyi State with the distribution of farming inputs to 200 smallholder farmers ahead of the 2025 planting season. The beneficiaries were drawn from an initial cohort of 400 farmers supported by the Foundation in 2024 across four communities: Eketube Enyigba (Abakaliki LGA), Ndiokeda (Izzi LGA), Ogwulangwu (Ohaozara LGA), and Nduikbi (Ebonyi LGA). The intervention includes 1,000 kg of improved rice seeds, 6,000 kg of fertilizer, as well as herbicides, pesticides, and other...

S&P Global Ratings validates Access Bank’s Sustainable Finance Framework

S&P Global Ratings (S&P) has endorsed Access Bank's Sustainable Finance Framework (or otherwise, Sustainability Bond Framework) for being fully aligned with the Green Bond...

Sahara Group Foundation, LSETF, Wecyclers, IBILE Oil & Gas in collaboration to continue Go-Cycling project with fifth hub

Sahara Group Foundation is in partnership with the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), Wecyclers, and IBILE Oil and Gas to continue its Go-Recycling...

Sterling One Foundation, Oando Foundation, others collaborate on National Sustainability Media Workshop

The Sterling One Foundation has partnered with key stakeholders to launch a transformative capacity-strengthening workshop as part of its committed to sustainable development and...

LBS 2023 International Sustainability Conference: Experts set to mobilize leadership action for sustainable development

The Lagos Business School Sustainability Centre (LBSSC) has announced that the 2023 International Sustainability Conference (ISC) co-convened by Lagos Business School and IHS Nigeria...

Guinness Nigeria, FRSC continue Ember Month campaign, advocates against drunk-driving

Guinness Nigeria Plc., in collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and key transport stakeholders have reinforced their commitment to road safety and...

Stanbic IBTC, BATN Foundation partner to commemorate World Food Day at 2023 Lagos Farm Fair

Stanbic IBTC Holdings, a member of Standard Bank Group, has collaborated with the British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATN) to host the 2023 Lagos...

Annual Week of Kindness: FBN announces partnership with NCF to plant 50,000 trees in three years

With the commencement of its Annual Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Week, First Bank Nigeria (FBN) has announced plans to partner the Nigeria Conservation Foundation...

NESTLÉ raises awareness on need for healthy diets for children

In collaboration with the Association of Professional Chefs Nigeria, Nestlé Nigeria commemorated the 2023 International Chef’s Day with 50 children from Nestlé for Healthier...

Business Coalition worth $1trn calls for plans to phase out fossil fuels at COP28

A group of over 130 companies, representing approximately $1 trillion in global revenue, announced the release of an open letter to governments attending the...