SERAS 2024: Airtel Nigeria Clinches Partnership of the Year Award

Airtel Nigeria Wins Two Awards for Sustainability PR and Internal Comms at LaPRIGA 2024

Airtel Nigeria’s commitment to sustainable development has once again been acknowledged at the 18th edition of the Sustainability, Enterprise, and Responsibility Awards (SERAS), where the company received the prestigious Partnership of the Year award. Eko Hot Blog reports that the recognition celebrates Airtel’s groundbreaking collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on the Re-imagine … Read more

Hon. Olowa Inspects Labora-Owode Canal, Urges Proper Waste Disposal for Environmental Sustainability

Ekohotblog reports that Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, Executive Chairman of Ibeju Lekki Local Government, has stressed the importance of proper waste disposal to protect the environment. He made this point during an inspection of the recently cleared Labora-Owode canal, which aimed to prevent flooding and ensure smooth water flow.   Accompanied by Vice Chairman Hon. … Read more

Ghanaian Journalist Sets Guinness World Record, Hugs Tree For 24 Hours

Ghanaian Journalist Guinness World Record

Ghanaian journalist Abdul Hakim Awal has achieved a remarkable feat by setting a new Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest time spent hugging a tree. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People -Minister UEFA To Honour Ronaldo For Record-Breaking Champions League Career EKO … Read more

Tinubu Names Ajuri Ngelale Special Envoy On Climate Change Appoints 25 Members To Presidential Committee

Ajuri Ngelale

Tinubu appoints Ajuri Ngelale as Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action. Ngelale serves on the Presidential Committee chaired by Tinubu. The committee coordinates climate action initiatives and green economic solutions, ensuring a whole-of-government approach. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has named Ajuri Ngelale, his special adviser on media and publicity, as the Special … Read more

Hope And Caution: Nigeria’s Energy Sector Braces For Refinery Resurgence And Price Shifts

Refinery Resurgence

In Nigeria’s dynamic energy landscape, recent developments regarding refinery operations and potential fuel price adjustments are sparking both excitement and caution. As we navigate these changes, it’s essential to dissect their implications and chart a course that prioritizes sustainability, affordability, and equitable access to energy resources for all Nigerians. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Prominent Activist, Fawaz … Read more

Nigeria Targets Gas Flare Elimination: Minister Announces Strategy Review

Gas Flare

Minister plans oil companies’ strategies review for ending gas flaring by 2030. Abuja stakeholders discuss methane reduction in Nigeria’s oil sector. Collaboration emphasized for methane emission addressing, focusing on sustainability. EKO HOT BLOG reports that on Tuesday in Abuja, at the national stakeholders engagement meeting on methane mitigation and reduction in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, … Read more

JUST IN: EU Launches €9 Million Projects To Revolutionize Nigeria’s Energy Landscape

EU Launches €9 Million Projects

EU launches €9 million projects to improve Nigeria’s energy sector. Focus on small hydropower and circular economy practices. Aims to boost energy accessibility and sustainability in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that continuing its commitment to enhancing Nigeria’s energy sector, the European Union has launched two new projects valued at €9 million. The announcement was made … Read more

FRSC Urges Nigerians to Embrace Bicycles Amid Fuel Subsidy Removal

Embrace bicycle

Nigerians are advised to embrace cycling as an alternative means of transportation amid fuel subsidy removal. June 3 is recognized as World Bicycle Day to raise awareness about its sustainability. Cycling is economically cheaper, reduces emissions, and improves physical and mental health. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerians have been advised to embrace cycling as … Read more

Tinubu Congratulates King Charles III On Coronation: A Show Of Goodwill

Tinubu congratulates King Charles

Bola Tinubu, Nigeria’s President-elect, has sent a congratulatory message to King Charles III of England on his coronation. The event took place on May 6th, and was a grand occasion that captured the attention of the world. Tinubu applauded the King’s lifelong crusade for sustainability and biodiversity, urging him to continue pushing for these initiatives … Read more

Government Will Make Public Servants Comfortable – Ponnle

By Bamidele Balogun The Honourable Commissioner for Establishments, Training and Pensions, Mrs. Ajibola Ponnle, has assured labour Unions in Lagos State that the State Government will do all that it could to make Public Servants in the State comfortable. She gave the pledge yesterday at the meeting of Lagos State Public Service Joint Negotiating Council. … Read more

Sanwo-Olu Calls For National Development Synergies

The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called for synergy between traditional institutions and the government for tolerable community and national development, saying such a relationship will stimulate preferable security, welfare, and abundance for the people as well as closer cooperation between modern governance and the traditional form of government. Governor Sanwo-Olu was speaking … Read more

Union Bank Shines Bright At 2019 Sustainability, Enterprise and Responsibility Awards (SERAs)

Union Bank has emerged the Best Company in Environmental Excellence award, and the SERAS Innovation Prize at the 2019 Sustainability, Enterprise and Responsibility Awards (SERAs). The Bank also emerged 2nd runner up in the Most Responsible Company award category at the formal ceremony which took place recently in Lagos. Following a rigorous vetting of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and sustainability … Read more