As the dry season sets in, researchers at the Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, have turned their attention to solutions that could safeguard Nigeria’s crops against water scarcity. Recently, IAR officially kicked off its 2026 In-House Research Review, beginning with the Irrigation Research Programme. Unlike other programmes, this review aligns with
At a demonstration field in Ibadan, a group of young Nigerians is learning to turn waste into wealth — mixing compost, testing soil, and tending small organic gardens. For them, farming has become more than survival; it is now a path to empowerment. The training, organised by the Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria (FRIN) in
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has announced that more than 144 Nigerian schools will participate in its My ACCA Sustainability Hour initiative, which aims to promote environmental awareness and responsible leadership among young learners. Launched in Lagos on Friday, the six-month programme targets students aged 10-16. It features monthly modules based on selected
The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) has invested Taofiq Alabi as the 7th Chairman of its Ilorin & District Society, alongside the inauguration of the new Executive Committee. The ceremony was held on Saturday, October 22, at the Ilorin Innovation Hub, Kwara State. CITN President, Innocent Ohagwa, commended the district for its professionalism
The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) has called on world leaders to renew their commitment to eliminating nuclear arms, warning that the global threat of nuclear conflict remains dangerously high. Speaking at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly’s First Committee, ICAN General Counsel and UN Liaison, Seth Shelden, said that despite
The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has charged newly inducted engineering graduates of Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, to contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s development through innovation and professionalism. Speaking at the induction of the university’s eighth set of engineering graduates, NSE President, Engr. Margaret Oguntala, represented by the Akure Branch Chairman, Engr. Oluwaseun Adeyeye urged
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has launched the Sustainability Hour Programme, a new educational initiative to promote environmental awareness and responsible living among Nigerian schoolchildren. The programme, developed in collaboration with educators and youth organisations, will dedicate 1 hour per week to interactive learning sessions on topics such as climate change, recycling, renewable
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has launched the Sustainability Hour initiative to integrate sustainability and environmental education into Nigeria’s school curriculum. Speaking at the launch in Lagos, ACCA Nigeria Country Head, Thomas Isibor, said the programme aims to equip young learners with the values and knowledge needed to address global challenges such as
The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) has entered a strategic partnership with Meirc Training and Consulting to enhance marketing capability across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Under the agreement, Meirc will deliver CIM’s flagship programmes, beginning with the CIM Impact Development Programme, a two-year pathway designed to equip marketers with global best practices, measurable performance
The Nigerian Bar Association Anti-Money Laundering Committee (NBA-AMLC), in collaboration with the African Centre for Governance, Asset Recovery and Sustainable Development, will host a virtual session titled “Beyond KYC: The Art of Strategic Client Due Diligence” on Thursday, October 30, 2025. The webinar will focus on strengthening client due diligence frameworks, addressing emerging compliance risks,
