By Emmanuella Anokam The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP), says 17 contaminated sites in Ogoni land, Niger Delta region have been fully remediated, as efforts to restore the environment under the HYPREP progress. Prof. Nenibarini Zabbey, Project Coordinator, HYPREP, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja at a news conference aheadContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government says it will unveil a new strategic policy framework for Nigeria’s cotton, textile and garment (CTG) sector between June and July as part of efforts to revive the industry. Minister of State for Industry, Sen. John Enoh, disclosed this in Abuja at the CTGContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) and other relevant government agencies, have say tackling illicit financial flows required collective action to strengthen accountability and protect national resources. Mr David Ugolor, Executive Director of the ANEEJ, said this at the public presentation and validation ofContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to reviving Nigeria’s Cotton, Textile and Garment (CTG) industry as part of efforts to drive industrial growth, create jobs and reduce dependence on imports. Minister of State for Industry, Sen. John Enoh, said this at the National CTG Value ChainContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ), in collaboration with government agencies, has unveiled a report assessing Nigeria’s legal and institutional framework for tackling illicit financial flows. The Executive Director of ANEEJ, Mr David Ugolor, said this at the public presentation and validation of aContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojediran The Lagos State Government says it is targeting about N4 trillion in local and foreign direct investment inflows through the third edition of its flagship investment forum, Invest Lagos 3.0. Speaking at a news conference on Tuesday in Lagos, the Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade andContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu remains committed to fast-tracking Nigeria’s development through reforms and positioning the country as a leading destination for continental and global investment. Mr Sunday Dare, Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications to the President, made this known on Wednesday in a statement ahead ofContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday led Nigeria’s delegation to the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, advocating stronger economic integration that prioritises Africa’s growth and industrialisation. The Africa-France Summit, co-hosted by Presidents Emmanuel Macron of France and William Ruto of Kenya, brought together leaders and senior officialsContinue Reading
Olusegun Aribike The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has commended the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC) for reforms aimed at tackling estimated billing and improving consumer protection in Lagos electricity market. The FCCPC gave the commendation in a statement signed by its Director, Corporate Affairs, MrContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Vice-Chancellor, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Prof. Simon Ortuanya, says the institution is strongly supporting climate finance research to address environmental challenges and strengthen sustainable development efforts. Ortuanya made this known at a Stakeholders’ Inception Workshop, on “Innovative Climate Finance for Unlocking Development and Equity inContinue Reading
