The National Economic Council on Thursday kicked against the current livestock rearing system in Nigeria, saying there is a need to change from the old ways to modern practice.
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The World Bank has appointed the President and Chief Executive of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, to its Private Sector Investment Lab, joining a select group of global business leaders tasked with driving investment and job creation in emerging economies. In a statement confirming his acceptance, the African industrialist reaffirmed his commitment to fostering sustainable economic growth through private sector-led investment, noting the transformative potential of such initiatives in developing markets. “I am both honoured and excited to accept my appointment to the World Bank’s Private Sector Investment Lab, dedicated to advancing investment and employment in emerging economies,” Dangote said. …
Oyo State Government on Thursday inaugurated a 20-member State Task Group on Sanitation (STGS) toward eradicating open defecation across the state.
An environmental activist for climate justice, Mr Sulaimon Arigbabu, has called for an improvement in waste management practices in Lagos State to avert flooding.
The FCT chapter of the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) on Thursday staged a protest in Abuja.
The National Programme Officer, United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), Dr Reuben Bamidele, has charged manufacturers to embrace sustainable practices to minimise ecological footprints and environmental impact.
The recent 5th Meeting of the National Council on Skills, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, highlighted the urgency of advancing Nigeria’s aspirations in skills development. The resolutions reached during this meeting reflect a commitment to enhancing the nation’s human capital and underscore the necessity for collaboration among various stakeholders in both the public and private sectors. By Abdul-Azeez Suleiman Vice President Shettima’s remarks were a clarion call for unity and collective action. He emphasized that maximizing Nigeria’s demographic dividend hinges on the ability to equip the youth and workforce with relevant, high-demand skills across critical sectors of the economy.…
Ericsson, a multinational telecommunications company, has announced a substantial €200 million (N367.18 billion) investment over the next three years in its Athlone facility in Central Ireland.
The Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR), Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has urged the government to make agricultural inputs for local farmers affordable by reducing their costs.
The Nigerian government has announced its decision to embark on a forensic audit of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to enhance transparency and accountability in the oil sector. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, revealed this on Wednesday while briefing State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Edun explained that the forensic audit will help uncover inefficiencies and irregularities in the operations of the NNPCL. According to him, this move aligns with the government’s broader objective of ensuring…