Africa is facing a growing challenge of managing its waste and natural resources in a sustainable way. The current traditional linear economic model, characterized by a “take, make, dispose” pattern that is extracting, consuming, and disposing of materials, is inefficient, wasteful, and harmful to the environment and human health. According to the World Bank, Africa generated 174 million tonnes of waste in 2016, and this is expected to increase to 516 million tonnes by 2050. Only 4% of this waste is recycled, compared to 44% in Europe and 35% in China. A circular economy, which aims to keep materials in…
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keshinro vows to compliment ministry’s efforts in enhancing food security in the state . The Honourable Commissioner of the Ministry of Agriculture, Mrs Ruth Abisola Olusanya was visited on Monday, 23rd September, 2024, by a team of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps officers including; the Head of Agro Rangers Unit, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), Lagos State Command, Assistant Commandant of Corps Nathaniel Koshi, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Corps Oluwaseun Abolurin and the Protocol Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Corps Olufemi Thomas. The NSCDC team warmly received, by the Honourable Commissioner and…
The Lagos State Government emphatically admonishes all motorists, both private and commercial, to desist forthwith from the continued infringement on Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lanes across the State. This directive follows the impoundment of over 488 vehicles by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) for breaching BRT lane regulations between January and August 2024. All offenders have been charged to the Lagos State Mobile Court for prosecution. Particular attention is drawn to motorists traversing the Abule-Egba BRT corridor. They are strongly urged to cease further contraventions, as the Lagos State Public Works Corporation (LSPWC) has recently completed extensive road…
INEC has declared the APC governorship candidate in Edo, Monday Okpebholo, as the winner of the Edo governorship election 2024. INEC announced the winner of the election in Benin, the state capitalOkpebholo was announced following controversies between the PDP and Governor Godwin Obaseki . Benin City, Edo state – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, as the winner of the Edo state governorship election, which took place on Saturday, September 21. According to INEC, the APC candidate got 291,667 votes, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asue Ighodalo,…
The leadership of the Arewa APC Akinyele, under the banner of their brainchild initiative, the Arewa Educational Empowerment Initiative, made a significant impact in Akinyele Local Government today. The initiative aims to support and uplift the educational prospects of young students in the community. Led by the Chairman, Isa Muhammad, alongside the Secretary, Muhammad Kabir, the Woman Leader, Hajia Larabu, and other executive members, the team distributed educational materials to over 800 school children. The materials included notebooks, pens, and pencils, providing essential tools to support their learning journey. Furthermore, over 60 children have been listed for school registration tomorrow…
In alignment with its commitment to promoting Nigeria’s cultural heritage and supporting national development and sustainability, Adron Homes and Properties has recently unveiled sponsorship and partnership with the House of Oduduwa for the 2024 Olojo Festival in Ile-Ife, Osun State. This significant collaboration was revealed during a courtesy visit by Adron Homes and Properties management, led by Managing Director Mrs. Adenike Ajobo, to the Ooni of Ife and the progenitor of Yoruba Race, Ooni Adeyeye Babatunde Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II CFR, on September 19, 2024, at his Enuwa palace. For the past six years, Adron Homes and Properties has been…
The candidate of the All Progressive Congress in Edo, Monday Okpebholo has been declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the winner of the governorship election, causing an embarrassment for the incumbent governor, Godwin Obaseki, who is from the People Democratic Party (PDP). The embarrassing loss of PDP and Governor Obaseki’s anointed candidate, Asue Ighodalo has been traced to the misdeeds of the incumbent governor, especially on the process of selecting Ighodalo as the party’s flagbearer which involved fighting stakeholders within the party and state to ensure his candidate emerges. However, long before the primary election was held,…
Growing investor confidence and strong market participation have continue to boost optimism about Fidelity Bank’s stock as the bank experienced a remarkable 20% surge on the Nigerian stock market, with its share price surpassing the N13 mark by the third week of September. This upward trend follows the bank’s combined offer, which included a Public Offer and Rights Issue launched on June 20, 2024. The combined offer consisted of 10 billion ordinary shares priced at N9.75 for the public and 3.2 billion shares at N9.25 for existing shareholders, collectively raising N127.1 billion. After a consolidation period from June to August,…
The Nigeria Police Force has made a significant breakthrough in its efforts to curb electoral violence in Edo State with the arrest of two political thugs, namely: Edwin Obanor, 43-year-old and Audu Tajudeen, a 41-year-old PDP member from Ugbogbo quarters, Igara Akoko, Edo. Acting on a tip-off that some individuals had been armed to cause mayhem and distability during the election on Saturday, the police operatives swooped into action and apprehended Obanor, a leader of an armed group, at Oredo Ward 4 at about 9pm and Audu Tajudeen at Igara Akoko, Edo, on the eve of the election. Upon searching…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC) Anambra State Command has deployed personnel to compliment NSCDC Edo State Command and other sister security agencies in providing adequate security for the electorate as well as officials taking part in the election. The Head of Media and Tactical Ops NSCDC Anambra State Command, SC Okadigbo Edwin, made this public in a statement released on Friday in Awka. According to him, the State Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command, Maku Olatunde said the deployment is in line with the directive of the Commandant General, Dr. Ahmed…