By 2050, many coastal megacities and small island nations will experience once-a-century weather catastrophes every year, even with an aggressive drawdown of greenhouse gas emissions, a major UN report said. More than a billion people will, by mid-century, be living in areas prone to cyclones, large-scale flooding and other extreme weather events amplified by rising…
read moreOn September 22, 2019, Nigeria’s sustainability champion, Access Bank Plc., launched the Global Principles for Responsible Banking as one of the Founding Signatories alongside other global banks. This is a further commitment to strategically align its business with the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. By signing the Principles, Access Bank…
read moreCommonwealth Master’s Scholarshipseligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person Be permanently resident in an National nominating agencies – this is the main route of application access the online application system now Please note that the CSC does not charge candidates to apply for any of its scholarships or fellowships through its online application system, and it…
read moreHave you successfully developed innovative digital solutions for the agricultural and food sector with a positive impact on income generation? Are you still looking for company development support to scale your business and increase your impact? The GIZ-SAIS Investment Readiness Programme provides tailor-made company development measures aimed at improving your investment readiness and gaining access to…
read moreOn the 31st of October 2018, the World Bank Group published their 2019 Doing Business report. It saw Nigeria’s ranking drop by one place (145-146) on the ‘’Ease of doing business” index. The below table provides insight into this ranking: source:
read moreThe stakes are high for only one sector to make significant impact and it is crucial for public, private and social sectors to collaborate and mobilise resources for the social development of the African continent. Hence, there is need for stakeholders to discuss ways that will bring together communities, governments and businesses to contribute and…
read moreThe United Nations Children’s Fund’s (UNICEF) representative in Kano State, Mr. Peter Hawkins, has said that no fewer than one million children are out of school in the state. Hawkins said this on Monday in Kano during a four-day workshop organised for commissioners and permanent secretaries from the 19 northern states. The workshop was organised…
read moreThe National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has said that with the executive order signed by President Muhammadu Buhari, no Nigerian will now get international passport without the national identity card. The NIMC Director in Ekiti State, Mr. Gbenga Ifayefunmi, disclosed that there are 22 collection points in the state, urging residents to avail themselves of…
read moreThe AIG Scholarships are targeted at graduates between the ages of 25 and 35 with strong intellectual capability, outstanding academic achievements, leadership skills and a passion to contribute to the development of Africa’s public sector. Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible for consideration for the award of an AIG Scholarship, you must: Be a citizen of Nigeria or Ghana…
read moreThere are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure. - Colin Powell A competitive advantage is the unique ability of a business to utilise its resources effectively, improve customer value and position itself ahead of the competition. In other words, it is something that a company…
read moreThe Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures inflation, declined to 11.22 per cent year-on-year in June compared to 11.40 per cen in May, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Food inflation also reduced to 13.56 per cent in June compared to 13.79 per cent in the preceding month. According to the CPI figures…
read moreNigeria’s aspiration for universal internet coverage has received a boost with the materialisation of a $100 million loan from the Government of India. The facility arranged by the EXIM Bank of India is the result of a close collaboration between the India High Commission in Nigeria and the Federal Ministry of Communications. The deal was…
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