Since 1972, when the first world conference on the environment was held, there have been various responses to environmental problems. One of these is the introduction of environmental impact assessments. These are vital in environmental decision-making. They ensure that environmental and sustainability issues are integrated into development planning. Continue Reading
By Timi Olubiyi, PhD Despite the significance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to the economy and national development, Africa has a high rate of business failures and short-lived businesses. In Nigeria SMEs account for 48 per cent of the national gross domestic product (GDP), 96 per cent of businesses,Continue Reading
Tina Ndidi Ugo started a full-time professional career in fashion design and consultancy when she launched her brand, DIDI Creations in 2021. A certified fashion entrepreneur, she has showcased her collections in some of the world’s fashion capitals, including London, New York, Paris, Lagos and Nairobi. The British-Nigerian holds a MasterContinue Reading
BY IRENE DAVID-ARINZE “Up Solar, Up Solar.” These were the euphoric chants of Mafolabomi who runs a small provision store in Igbonla community along the coast in Ilaje LGA in Ondo state. The community, which has never been connected to the national grid, had depended on fossil fuel generators, candles,Continue Reading
As Nigeria prepares for its 5G rollout in August, Temitayo Jaiyeola speaks to Vice President, Global Telecommunications Industry, IBM, Craig Wilson, on the possibilities, challenges, and affordability of this new technology, and how Nigerians will benefit from it A lot has been said about the potential of 5G. With yourContinue Reading
Group Chief Executive Officer, Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company, Mr. Zoran Bogdanovic, recently had a working visit to Nigeria. He spoke on the company’s operations and sundry issues. Goddy Egene and Dike Onwuamaeze present the excerpts: Let us begin by you telling us about yourself and your role at the Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company. I was born, broughtContinue Reading
From Wilson Okereke, Afikpo The alarming increase in the incidence of building collapse is expectedly causing deep concern among experts in the built sector, as well as to other Nigerians. One such expert is the Chairman of the Ebonyi State Chapter of the Nigeria Institute of Town Planners, UchennaContinue Reading
President Muhammadu Buhari has restated Nigeria’s commitment for a safer and healthier global climate, listing the country’s updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to include elimination of kerosene lighting by 2030. Buhari spoke during a virtual meeting, hosted by President Joe Biden of the United States, on Major Economies Forum (MEF)Continue Reading
From Paul Orude, Bauchi The Bauchi State Environmental Protection Agency (BASEPA) in collaboration with OXFAM Nigeria, Menonite Economic Development Association (MEDA), ASM Foundation and other partners have organised a stakeholder meeting with over 58 organisations and partners in the state to commemorate the 2022 World Environment Day. Those who attendedContinue Reading
By Chinenye Anuforo To mark the celebration of this year’s World Environment Day today, global e-commerce and direct selling company, QNET, has called for accelerated action to tackle climate change impacts that are disproportionately affecting developing countries such as Nigeria, even though they account for the lowest proportion ofContinue Reading
