Month: July 2022

Emirates Flight Catering Is Opening the World’s Largest Farm in Dubai

Bustanica has opened the doors to the largest hydroponic farm on the planet, backed by an investment of over US$40m. The facility is the first vertical farm for Emirates Crop One, the joint venture between Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC), one of the world’s largest catering operations serving more than 100 airlines, and Crop One, an…

Huawei Partners, Organize Job Fair For Nigerian Youths

As part of its talent cultivation strategy, Huawei Technologies (Nigeria) Limited is set to host a job fair for Nigerian youths. The job fair, scheduled to hold on the 3rd of August, 2022 at the International Conference Centre, Abuja is intended to attract, qualified candidates for job opportunities in IP technologies, Information Technologies, Channel management,…

New NNPC Will Guarantee National Energy Security, Buhari Declares At Unveiling Of Oil Company

President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja unveiled the new Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited), affirming that the company is mandated by law to ensure that Nigeria’s National Energy Security is guaranteed. Speaking at the historic occasion at State House Conference Centre, the President said Africa’s largest National Oil Company (NOC) would also support…

Stanbic IBTC Enlightens Customers on Online Security

Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, a member of Standard Bank Group, held its Cyber security webinar recently themed “How Secure Are You Online?” The virtual session tackled prevailing issues around cyber security as well as answered pertinent questions on the safety of financial transactions online. It also emphasised the importance of cyber security while carrying out…

Heritage Bank Drives Sustainable Banking Practices, Feeds 500 Underprivileged Children

As part of its sustainability drive in the corporate social responsibility space, Heritage Bank Plc has reiterated its commitment to improving the welfare and economic development of communities by feeding over 500 underprivileged children. The support is in collaboration with Adyva Foods’ project tagged, “Feed a Kid,” which was in commemoration of Children’s Day celebration.…

Biodiversity: Dangote Cement Partners Agencies, Stakeholders on Environmental Sustainability

Nigeria’s bid to reduce carbon emissions has received a boost as Pan-African cement manufacturer, Dangote Cement Plc entered into partnership with partnered with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and National Environmental Standards and the Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) to promote environmental sustainability. In the same vein, Dangote Cement also collaborated with the Lagos Business…

Lagos Shuts 19 Medicine Outlets for Non-Compliance with Standards

Lagos State Government’s task force on Counterfeit, Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods has shut 19 medicine outlets around Igando-Ikotun in Alimosho Local Government Area for non-compliance with regulatory standards. The Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, explained that the affected premises were sealed for various offences including the display of drugs for sale in…

NBCC Appoints AFRIMA President Creative and Cultural Committee Chairman

The Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce, NBCC has appointed the President of All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, Mr Mike Dada, as the Chairman of its Creative and Cultural Committee. With the mandate to explore the many opportunities in the business world and Nigeria’s economy, the Chamber recently launched the Creative and Cultural Sectoral Group to further…

Choice Dental Opens in Ikeja, Harps on Preventive Dentistry

Choice Dental, a digital dental clinic with state-of-the-art equipment has opened at GRA Ikeja, Lagos with services focusing on preventive dental care. “Our preventive dentistry includes comprehensive dental examination, digital X-rays, sealant, oral cancer screening, Dental Cleaning” said Dr. Sade Akiode Managing Dentist, Choice Dental at the opening ceremony on Sunday. Dr. Akiode who had…

Train, Educate Your Children on Right Values, the World is changing – Buhari Tells Nigerians

President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, Katsina State, on Wednesday implored parents to inculcate right values in children, including deep fear of God, respect for constituted authorities and living a purposeful life through continuous education. The President charged the youth to seek education, not for government jobs which are unavailable but to arm themselves with skill…