AZUH LILIAN -2 Environmental advocates have renewed calls for stronger action to protect Nigeria’s waterways, warning that pollution, poor waste disposal and environmental neglect continue to threaten public health, biodiversity and economic development. Speaking to mark this year’s World Environment Day, environmental stakeholders stressed that safeguarding rivers, lakes and other aquatic ecosystems is essential to achieving a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable future. They noted that environmental conservation goes beyond keeping communities clean, extending to the protection of water bodies that support agriculture, fisheries, transportation, tourism and livelihoods across the country. “The Earth provides everything humanity needs to survive. Protecting…
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As JMG Limited celebrates 28 years of operations, the company is reinforcing its commitment to accelerating Nigeria’s transition to cleaner and more sustainable energy solutions through innovative renewable energy projects. Since its establishment in June 1998, JMG has consistently evolved to meet the changing needs of businesses and industries across Nigeria. Today, the company delivers solutions spanning power generation, electrical infrastructure, cooling systems, elevators and escalators, compressed air solutions, and renewable energy technologies, supporting critical sectors of the economy with reliable, future-focused engineering. A major highlight of the company’s evolution has been its growing investment in sustainable energy technologies. Recently commissioned solar hybrid power systems at three…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the American Business Council (ABC) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening trade relations and addressing bottlenecks affecting business operations through sustained public-private sector engagement. The discussions were centred on improving trade facilitation, enhancing security, and promoting stronger economic ties between Nigeria and the United States, the resolution was reached during the quarterly meeting held on 16 June 2026 at the Service Headquarters in Abuja, recently. The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Adewale Adeniyi, speaking during the meeting, stressed the importance of regular consultations with stakeholders, noting that the engagement would be institutionalized as a permanent…
In a major anti-smuggling operation by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone C, over 3,310 jerrycans of foreign vegetable oil were seized with a Duty Paid Value of ₦403.5 million, dealing a significant blow to illicit trade networks. At a press briefing on Monday, 15 June 2026, in Owerri, Imo State, by the unit head, Comptroller of Customs, Bishir Balogun, the seizure followed strategic intelligence coordination and sustained enforcement efforts by the Unit’s officers. According to him, the seized items comprise 3,310 jerrycans of 25-litre “Super Delicious” vegetable oil, 10 jerrycans of 10-litre “Super Delicious” vegetable…
The Federal Government’s commitment to promoting digital inclusion received a major boost as the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, commissioned the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Community IT Centre in Ihugh, Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue State. The First Lady speaking at the commissioning ceremony, described the facility as a strategic investment in human capital development and digital empowerment, aimed at equipping citizens with the skills and opportunities required to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven world. She commended NITDA for its partnership with the Renewed Hope Initiative in expanding access to digital infrastructure and opportunities, particularly…
Polaris Bank Financial Literacy Session at Community Day Secondary School, Tsaski Yan’albasa, Charanchi LGA, Katsina State, during Global Money Week 2026. As part of its ongoing commitment to youth empowerment, financial inclusion, and building a financially responsible generation, Polaris Bank Limited held an impactful Financial Literacy Day session at Community Day Secondary School, Tsaski Yan’albasa, in Charanchi Local Government Area of Katsina State. The event, which took place on June 9, 2026, formed part of the Bank’s activities to commemorate Global Money Week (GMW). The interactive session reached and impacted 90 students and 10 teachers, providing practical insights into savings,…
By Azuh Lilian- 1 Environmental stakeholders will use this year’s World Environment Day to intensify calls for stronger measures to protect Nigeria’s waterways, warning that pollution, indiscriminate waste disposal and environmental degradation will continue to threaten public health, biodiversity and economic growth unless decisive action is taken. The observance will serve as a platform for experts, policymakers and community leaders to highlight the importance of safeguarding rivers, lakes and other aquatic ecosystems as critical pillars of a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable future. Stakeholders are expected to emphasise that environmental protection will extend beyond keeping communities clean to preserving water…
Keeping our environment clean is vital for human health and animals, nature’s biodiversity, and our overall quality of life. Clean surroundings are much more beautiful to enjoy! Here, you’ll find 10 ways to keep our environment clean and safe. Environmental protection extends beyond land-based sanitation efforts to include the preservation of aquatic habitats, which support biodiversity, fisheries, transportation and economic activities. The earth provides everything humanity needs to survive. Our responsibility is to protect it and ensure that future generations inherit a healthy and sustainable environment. Maintaining clean waterways is not only environmental necessity. Achieving a cleaner waterway and a…
VeendHQ says its AI-powered credit platform, Vida AI, helped recover ₦69 million from a ₦172.5 million portfolio of loans that were more than 90 days overdue, in a pilot that highlights the growing role of technology in loan recovery and portfolio management. The result comes at a time when lenders are under increasing pressure to improve recovery outcomes while managing the cost, reputational risk, and operational burden associated with overdue loans. For many credit providers, the challenge is no longer only how quickly loans can be approved, but how effectively repayment can be monitored and delinquent loans can be recovered…
The road to the 26th MILO Basketball Championship National Finals continued with the successful conclusion of the Atlantic Conference, the third regional conference of the championship, held at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, Delta State, where St. Jude Girls Secondary School, Amarata, Bayelsa State, and King Amakree Academy,Rivers State, emerged champions in the girls’ and boys’ categories respectively. For 26 years, MILO has remained committed to youth development through school sports, using basketball as a platform to inspire discipline, teamwork, resilience and confidence among young people. This year, over 13,000 schools applied to participate in the MILO Basketball Championship nationwide,…