Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

2024 Wallenberg Medal: Nigerian writer Nnimmo Bassey wins Nigerian writer and environmental activist Nnimmo Bassey Mr. Nnimmo Bassey, writer, environmental rights activist, poet and architect has won the prestigious 2024 Wallenberg Medal. Bassey, who has done extensive work on climate change, environmental protection and sustainable development, especially in the Niger Delta, will receive the Wallenberg Medal as the 30th global recipient and deliver the Wallenberg Lecture on September 10 in Ann Arbor City, Michigan. The University of Michigan, while making the announcement, said in a statement that event details would be announced in the coming months. The statement read in…

Runsewe , Orji Kalu and others Top DV Awards Nominees Former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, and current Chairman of the Nigeria Professional League Board, Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye are top on the list of those nominated for different awards categories by the organisers of the annual Sportsville Special Recognition Awards. Former Athletic Federation Chairman and current NOC first Vice President, Chief Solomon Ogba, and Otunba Segun Runsewe were also named. The nominees were rolled out yesterday at an elaborate ceremony in Lagos by the Chairman of the Organising Committee, Adekunle Salami. Salami said his committee took…

Bola Tinubu: Sanwo-Olu announces date for inauguration of Lagos Red line rail Sanwo-Olu  …says LASG is intentional, unrelenting in addressing traffic issues President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will commission the Lagos Red Line rail on Thursday, February 29, the state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu said on Wednesday. The Governor revealed this while speaking at the Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) Stakeholders Forum themed: “Parking in Lagos, the journey so far – Assessing the social and economic impact of the industry” held at GRA, Ikeja. Sanwo-Olu noted that the Red Line rail, which runs from Agbado in Ogun State and terminates at the…

Sanwo-Olu: The unleashing of N750m on 15,000 Lagos traders Sanwo-Olu at the event Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday splashed N750 million on 15,000 Lagos traders as part of the Lagos Market Trader Money. The governor launched the Lagos Market Trader Money initiative in Ikeja, Lagos on Wednesday with beneficiaries singing his praises. Sanwo-Olu had promised the traders at the commissioning of the Mid-Level Agro Produce Hub, Idi-Oro, Mushin on Sunday, 17th December, 2023, that he would launch the scheme. the Governor said the idea was designed as a stop-gap measure to empower small-scale traders in the Food Systems. Sanwo-Olu acknowledged…

Women Journalist: NAWOJ Signs MOU With Wikimedia User Group On Advancement NAWOJ Lagos Chapter Signs MOU With Wikimedia User Group On Advancement Of Women Journalist Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, Lagos State Chapter has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Wikimedia User Group Nigeria (WUGN). The event which took place on Tuesday, 13th February 2024 at Ladi Lawal Press Center, Iyalla, Alausa, Lagos signifies a significant milestone in the advancement of women in journalism and technology within Nigeria. This collaboration seeks to provide training and capacity-building opportunities for NAWOJ Lagos members, empowering them with the necessary skills and knowledge…

AfDB Approves Up To $10 Million Stake In The Alliance For Green Infrastructure In Africa Project Development Fund The AGIA-PD fund will run for 15 years and should reach its capitalization target in three yearsThe AGIA-PD fund will run for 15 years and should reach its capitalization target in three years The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group, approved the proposal to take an initial stake of up to $10 million in the “Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa – Project Development” (AGIA-PD) fund in Abidjan on 24 January 2024. Part of the Alliance for Green Infrastructure…

Netherlands establishes advisory board to hasten sustainable energy solutions The Netherlands government has established an advisory board aimed at accelerating Nigeria’s shift towards cleaner energy, focusing on advancing sustainable solutions within the solar marketplace. The inauguration ceremony was recently held at Arnergy office at Ilupeju, Lagos. According to a statement, the Solar Marketplace initiative was a key component of the Dutch Government’s commitment to promoting renewable energy adoption and achieving sustainable trade and development in Nigeria. It noted that the advisory board would play a central role in guiding the strategic direction and implementation of the solar marketplace initiative. It…

A message of love from Adron Homes As Valentine’s Day dawns upon us, we are reminded of the profound impact that love and empathy can have on our lives and the communities we serve. At Adron Homes, we believe in the transformative power of these values, and we are committed to fostering a culture of compassion and care in everything we do. To our cherished clients: Your trust and support are the driving force behind our success, and we are grateful for the opportunity to serve you. As we continue to work together, let us build relationships rooted in mutual…

With EKOEXCEL initiative, lives of 500,000 Lagos Pupils In 1,013 Schools have been impacted The Lagos State Government’s EKOEXCEL initiative has transformed public primary education in the State, impacting over 500,000 pupils across 1,013 schools. This is as the world celebrates the 2024 International Day for Women and Girls in Science, with the theme, ‘Women in Science Leadership: A New Era for Sustainability’. Launched in 2019, EKOEXCEL stands as a powerful testament to this dedication to fostering an enabling environment for girls to blossom in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Its impact goes beyond academics, actively promoting gender parity…

Shodunke, A Nigerian Journalist, Ordained As An Elder In A Canadian Church Femi Shodunke A Nigerian journalist, Chief Femi Shodunke, has been ordained as an elder in a Canadian church. Shodunke was a one-time Deputy Editor of the Nigerian Compass newspaper. He was ordained alongside three other women members of the Christ Reconciliation Ministries International. The other three are Helene Tabah Keating, Mary Eyere Tataw, and Lydia Besong Nkongho. Speaking at the church’s headquarters in Fort McMurray, Alberta Province, the leader of CRMI, Apostle Lewis Ayuk Nkongho, stated that the ordination was the first set of elders. Nkongho said the…