By Rukayat Adeyemi The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has donated receptacles to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Lagos, Kano and Rivers states, to commemorate the 2023 World Environment Day, celebrated globally on June 5. Dr Tony Okpanachi, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, DBN, said this in a statement on SaturdayContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Members of the Institute of Directors (IoD) on Saturday in Lagos embarked on a 10-kilometre walk to restate their commitments to a healthier work-life balance in the country. Dr Ije Jidenma, President, IoD, during the ‘walk for life’, said the event was the institute’s contribution to theContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba Lagos State Government on Friday urged the state residents to embrace natural gas for cleaner energy, mass job creation, boost in commerce and quantum leap in the economy. Dr Omobolaji Gaji, Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Services, Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and WaterContinue Reading
By Olayinka Olawale The Lagos State Government and the Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) have urged investors to explore the huge opportunities in its proposed 750 hectares cattle feedlot project in Igbodu, Epe. Mrs Olatokunbo Emokpae, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, stated this at a Stakeholders’Continue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku Mr Oludayo Obasanjo, Executive Director, Marketing and Development, Obasanjo Farms Nigeria Ltd., has called for concerted efforts to promote Nigerian foods globally. Obasanjo told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Friday that this could be achieved by highlighting unique qualities and healthContinue Reading
By Adebola Adegoke The Cece Yara Foundation, on Thursday, said it was equipping no fewer than 200 educators and caregivers in Kosofe Local Government in Lagos State with best practices aimed at safeguarding children from abuse. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Cece Yara Foundation was established inContinue Reading
By Mercy Omoike The Foundation for a Better Environment (FABE) on Monday said it had donated 100 giant recycling bins to schools in Ogun and Lagos States. The founder of FABE, Mrs Temitope Okunnu, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that the donation was to promote environmentalContinue Reading
By Olayinka Olawale The Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) on Friday held its National Executive Council meeting in Lagos to discuss the Paris club refund and other critical issues affecting the association. In his welcome address, Mr Alabi David, ALGON’s President and Chairman, Bariga Local Government,Continue Reading
By Josephine Obute The Silverbird Group on Friday unveiled the maiden edition of Miss Universe Nigeria contest, an all-inclusive pageant, open to young Nigerian women irrespective of marital status, body type, colour, height or weight. Guy Murray-Bruce, President of Silverbird Group, at the media unveiling of the pageantContinue Reading
Presentation of agricultural inputs to a beneficiary during the flag-off of the 2022 Agricultural Value Chains Enterprise Support Programme on Thursday in Ikorodu Local Government Area By Olayinka Olawale The Lagos State Government says about 20,000 fishermen and farmers will be empowered with inputs under its 2022 Agricultural ValueContinue Reading
