Circular economy
30 Sep
The National Environmental Standard Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has set up mechanisms aimed at actualising the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and implementing the circular economy in the country.
25 Sep
In the intricate realm of global development, building sustainable economic sectors in developing countries continues to be a pressing challenge. Alexander Vanderhey, a distinguished global finance leader and Chairman of Opulence Capital Management (OCM), provides key insights into this vital area of economic growth and stability. "The key to long-term prosperity in developing nations lies…
10 Aug 2024
Lagos State government has kicked off a training programme to equip 20,000 girls and women with essential skills in circular economy practices. And the first set of beneficiaries from the initiative which formed the pilot programme were pupils of the Special Correctional Centre for Girls in Idi-Araba where 50 girls were trained. Speaking at…
9 Aug 2024
Lagos State Government has implored residents of the state and other stakeholders on the need to advocate and implement policies that support the circular economy because of its impact on the environment and economy.
6 Jun 2024
Innovate UK Global Alliance Africa hosted the UK-Nigeria Circular Fashion Global Innovation Network on 7 May 2024. The event represents a significant milestone in the project’s efforts to promote circular economy practices within the UK and Nigeria fashion industry. The Global Innovation Network aims to create a platform for knowledge exchange, innovation, and partnership, driving…
18 May 2024
The organisers of The SERAS Africa Sustainability Awards has announced the call for entry for the 18th edition of the highly successful award
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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has warned fruit dealers and sellers against using calcium carbide on fruit ripening for commercial purposes. The warning was made by the NAFDAC Coordinator in Sokoto state, Mr Abdulsalam Lawal, during a public awareness campaign at fruits market on Monday in Sokoto. Lawal urged…
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The news made the rounds recently of an acting chairman of a company in Nigeria beating up a female employee. Her offence? Tendering her letter of resignation, I guess without his consent. But the man’s account of the incident added some clarification. He was reported to have said he reacted the way he did because…
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The Police Command in Ebonyi has initiated disciplinary action against its personnel caught in a viral video brandishing rifle while operating commercial tricycle business in the state. SP Joshua Ukandu, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abakaliki on Monday that the officer identified as Insp.…
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The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has introduced two innovations aimed at enhancing access to support services for survivours and mandated reporters. DSVA’s Executive Secretary, Mrs Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi announced this in a statement signed by the agency’s Head Public Affairs Unit Mrs Adejoke Ladenegan-Oginni on Monday in Lagos. Vivour-Adeniyi said that the…
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One of the lawyers defending American music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs in his criminal sex trafficking case has officially pulled out of the legal team. Court documents filed on Thursday revealed that attorney Anthony Ricco submitted a motion to step down from representing the embattled Bad Boy Records boss. Ricco, who was one of the…
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Vice Chancellor of Kogi State University Kabba, Professor Kehinde Eniola, has said the institution will establish its primary and Secondary School wings to develop students from a basic academic foundation. Eniola made this known on Monday during the pre-matriculation press conference held in his office Kabba. Eniola, a professor of Environmental and Public Health Microbiology,…
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A newborn baby died in Paris Monday after his 18-year-old American mother threw him out a hotel window, umbilical cord still attached, French prosecutors and a police source said. She threw the infant from the second-floor window of a hotel in the 20th arrondissement in eastern Paris, the prosecutor's office said. "The newborn was given…
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Team Nigeria has exited the 2025 International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) African Club Championships in Tunis. The Canaan Queens of Calabar, representing the country lost 0-3 to PETROJET Women’s team of Egypt in the semi finals of the event at the El-Menzah Sports Hall on Monday. The team, who are Nigeria’s sole representatives, led by…
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Vice President Kashim Shettima, has urged Nigerians to reflect on the values enshrined in the lyrics of the new national anthem and strive
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The Katsina Police Command said it has commenced an investigation into a shooting incident involving a member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF). Police spokesman DSP Abubakar Aliyu, in a statement, said the incident resulted in the injury of an okada rider and the death of a 400-level student of the Federal University Dutsinma.…