FirstBank of Nigeria Limited has announced Professor Kenneth Amaeshi as the first occupier of the FirstBank Samuel Asabia Professorial Chair of Business Ethics at the University of Lagos. The announcement …
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Lagos, Stakeholders Push Environmental Action as Nigeria Targets $250bn
The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with key public and private sector stakeholders, has renewed its commitment to environmental sustainability and waste management as Nigeria looks to unlock an estimated …
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Seplat Energy Wins Top Finance, Upstream and Sustainability Awards
Seplat Energy Plc has secured three major awards across finance, upstream operations and sustainability, further strengthening its reputation as one of Africa’s most respected and high-performing energy companies. The recognitions …
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Union Bank Wins Best Company in Workplace Practice at SERAS Awards
Union Bank of Nigeria has been named the Best Company in Workplace Practice at the 2025 Sustainability, Enterprise and Responsibility Awards, widely known as SERAS. The recognition was announced during …
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Nestlé Nigeria intensifies plastic recycling drive to boost circular economy
Nestlé Nigeria Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability through an ambitious nationwide plastic recycling initiative aimed at promoting a circular economy, tackling waste pollution, and creating new income …
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NCF, Lagos Govt, Chevron Lead 19th Walk for Nature to Tackle Plastic Pollution
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources and Chevron Nigeria Limited, has organised the 19th edition of its annual Walk …
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FirstBank Nears 50,000-Tree Goal with Final Phase of Planting at Lekki Conservation Centre
The FirstBank Group has moved closer to achieving its environmental sustainability target of planting 50,000 trees by 2025, with the latest round of tree planting at the Lekki Conservation Centre …
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SEC DG Urges Nigerian Capital Market to Embrace Sustainability in Investment and Governance
The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has said that the global movement towards sustainable finance is reshaping investment choices, corporate governance and risk management …
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WACOT Secures €1.26m Grant to Empower 3,500 Smallholder Sesame Farmers in Jigawa and Kebbi
WACOT Limited, a subsidiary of Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group, has received funding support worth about €1.26 million (approximately ₦2.25 billion) from DEG Impulse to empower 3,500 smallholder sesame farmers …
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UBA to Launch Whitepaper on Unlocking Africa’s Growth Potential
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has announced plans to launch a major whitepaper designed to accelerate Africa’s economic development through improved financial systems, strategic partnerships, and sustainable growth initiatives. …