Новости за 03.07.2024

Polaris Bank has launched a tree-planting initiative in Ogun State as one vital way to fight the effects of climate change and enhance the sustainability of the environment. At the exercise at Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, near Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, on Monday, the Executive Director of Polaris Bank, Chris Ofikulu, identified forest regeneration

Impact design firm, WeForGood International, has unveiled a list of women championing sustainable solutions across Africa. The list, originally conceived as a celebration of 100 Women Creating a Better Africa, has evolved to focus specifically on environmental sustainability on the continent. In a statement made available to The PUNCH on Tuesday, the Chief Executive Officer

The founder and current Chief Executive Officer of The Access Challenge, Kate Campana, has stepped down and passed the leadership baton in a move that underscores the organisation’s deep-rooted commitment to empowering African and youth leadership.‎ As a result, The Access Challenge has welcomed a new era under the guidance of Ambassador Togolani Mavura and

Some stakeholders in the impact investing space in Nigeria have called for legislation and policies to boost investment in underserved entities in the space. This call was made at the official launch of the Sustainable Systems for Research and Innovation Financing project funded by FCDO’s Research and Innovation Systems in Africa on Tuesday in Lagos.

The House of Representatives has asked the Federal Government to investigate the reported stagnation of promotion in civil service between 2013 and 2023, in a move aimed at ensuring efficient and effective public service delivery. The House took the decision sequel to the adoption of a motion moved by the member representing Ijumu/Kabba-Bunu Federal Constituency,

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency announced on Tuesday that Freeman Ogbonna, a drug trafficker arrested and prosecuted by the agency, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison by a Federal High Court in Lagos. The NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. The sentencing occurred

There was a time when Nigerian airspace was categorised as one of the worst in Africa comparable with many others put in that bracket. This was a horrible period in the history of aviation in the country. The years between 1999 and 2005 were horrendous for the country as aircraft were falling off the sky.

According to Caught Offside, Real Madrid are interested in Arsenal centre-back William Saliba. They went on to say that Arsenal have no intention of selling, but the Champions League winners have asked for more information on him. Real Madrid are looking to sign Lille defender Leny Yoro this summer, but they have been linked with

The Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna, says it cannot afford the N3.6bn annual electricity bill. The bill averages N300m monthly, given the cost of N206 per kWh under the band A tariff. The university made this known in a letter sent to President Bola Tinubu on Monday, July 1, 2024, titled, ‘An open letter to

Milan are in talks with Chelsea and Romelu Lukaku, but according to Gazzetta, two more Blues players have been mentioned during negotiations between clubs: Carney Chukwuemeka and Trevoh Chalobah. Milan have identified Lukaku as a possible summer reinforcement in attack, given that Manchester United are currently leading the race for Bologna star Joshua Zirkzee. Gianluca

CSKA Moscow Women forward Francisca Ordega and Israel-based defender Onome Ebi have been left out of the Super Falcons 18-player list for the women’s football event of the Paris 2024 Olympics as Nigerians look forward to the announcement of Randy Waldrum’s squad for the Games, The PUNCH has learnt. The Paris Olympics will be held

La Gazzetta dello Sport claims Jadon Sancho is open to joining Juventus in the summer, but the Bianconeri are working on a loan deal while Manchester United want a permanent transfer for €50m. Manchester United winger Sancho is open to joining Juventus this summer, reports La Gazzetta dello Sport. The pink paper reiterates that the

Estate surveyors and valuers have called on state governors to streamline the processes of obtaining land titles, removing bureaucratic hurdles and impediments that hinder economic growth. By simplifying and expediting land titling, the estate experts said that governments can unlock the full potential of land ownership, boost economic development, and increase revenue through taxation. Speaking

Access Holdings Plc will open its 17,772,612,811 ordinary share rights issue to existing shareholders on Monday, July 8, 2024. Speaking at the signing ceremony for the Rights Issue, which was held at the corporate head office of Access Holdings in Lagos on Tuesday, the Group  Managing Director of the holdco, Mrs Bolaji Agbeje, stated that

The Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, has said it was partnering with the Victoria Nwaeke Foundation to digitalize learning in the university fully. The foundation also disclosed that it was working hard to drastically reduce breast cancer in the society. FUTO Vice Chancellor, Prof Nnennaya Oti, who spoke during the handing over ceremony

As per Football Italia, Victor Osimhen is expected to start the pre-season with Napoli next week amid a dearth of offers for the Nigeria international, who had been linked with Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Although new Napoli coach Antonio Conte has admitted that the striker is not in his plans

The fate of the students of Tansian University, Oba Campus in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, is hanging in the balance, following the ruling of the Court of Appeal, sitting in Awka, the Anambra State capital, dismissing an appeal filed by the authorities of the institution, against the founder of Ranent Industries

Imo State Cock of the Bar, Chief Peter Mgbenwelu, has expressed profound gratitude to God for long life, good health and prosperity as he marked his 86th birthday celebration, adding that most, if not all, of his contemporaries, have died. Mgbenwelu, who has spent 60 years at the Bar, and also ran for the Imo

A Kano State High Court, on Tuesday, adjourned until Thursday to hear all pending applications in the suit filed by the Kano State Government against the deposed 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, and others. The state Attorney-General, the Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly and the state House of Assembly, through

Medicines Sans Frontieres, also known as Doctors Without Borders, relies on the support of local leaders to effectively carry out its humanitarian work, according to its team currently visiting Nigeria’s South-East region. During a meeting with Professor Bart Nnaji, the Chairman of Geometric Power, at his Enugu residence on Monday, the team emphasised the importance

Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, Abia senators and organizations have condemned the killing of two police officers in Aba last Friday and the wounding of two others, as well as the death of a 14-year-old boy who was killed by a vehicle while fleeing from the scene of the incident. The Abia senators, Senators

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, unveiled 60 units of luxurious apartments at Rising Lagos Apartments and inaugurated the 144-unit mixed development project, Greater Lagos LBIC/WGC apartments, in the Amuwo Odofin area of the state. The governor made this known on X.com on Tuesday. According to the statement by the governor, the

The chairman of the Northern Traditional Council, South-South, South-East community, Sarki Yori Danladi, has said that the Northern community in Abia State would support Governor Alex Otti in his efforts to rebuild the state. Danladi spoke at the weekend when the Avis State Commissioner for  Environment, Mr Philemon Ogbonna, paid him a visit at Eket

After missing the WTT Contender events in Lagos and Tunis last month, Quadri Aruna is back in action at the WTT Star Contender Bangkok 2024 in Thailand. As one of the top seeds in the men’s singles, the Nigerian aims to bolster his ranking points ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Currently ranked 16th

The House of Representatives Special Ad Hoc Committee on Restructuring of Government Agencies and Commission has commenced the process of reviewing the recommendations of the Steve Oronsanye Report. The report, aimed at reducing the cost of governance through merging, scrapping and relocation of some departments and agencies of government, was submitted to the Federal Government