FG tasks PR professionals on effective communication of policies, reforms

Photo: Vice President Kashim Shettima The Federal Government has called on Public Relations professionals to communicate government’s reforms and policies with clarity and precision, stressing that public understanding is critical to building trust and ensuring policy success. Vice President Kashim Shettima made the call yesterday on the occasion of the third Nigerian Institute of Public…

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GEF and UNDP Fund 23 Renewable Power Mini-grids in Rural Nigeria

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed agreements to provide renewable electricity to 70,000 Nigerians through 23 power mini-grids. Implemented by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) under the Africa Mini-grids Programme (AMP), this initiative aims to enhance the nation’s clean energy ecosystem and support agricultural development. With capacities…

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Access Bank Processing Acquisition of More Standard Chartered Bank’s Subsidiaries

Access Bank Plc has  completed the acquisitions of Standard Chartered Bank Angola S.A and Standard Chartered Bank (Sierra Leone) Limited, respectively. The bank is also working on the completion of transactions that would see Access Bank acquire Standard Chartered Bank’s subsidiaries in Cameroon, The Gambia and its Consumer, Private and Business Banking business in Tanzania….

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Global Recycling Industry Employs 6.9 Million People – ILO

▪︎Waste recycling center in Abuja/ Afrik 21 (Industrial Times) The International Labour Organization (ILO) says that the waste and recycling industry employs 6.9 million, representing 0.2 per cent of total global employment. The waste management and recycling industry includes businesses and organizations that collect, process, and recycle materials such as glass, plastic, paper, metal, and…

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WTO DG Commends Nigeria Customs for aligning operations with international trade standards

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has again been commended by the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, for its remarkable strides in customs modernisation and trade facilitation. The recognition came during the 145th/146th Sessions Opening of the Customs Co-operation Council, held on Thursday, June 26th, 2025, at the World Customs Organisation…

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