The management Tota Nigeria Plc has today announced its ambition to get to net-zero emissions by 2050 together with society for its global business across its production and energy products used by its customers. The oil and gas company highlighted three major facts which will enable them to get to “Net Zero”. This goal is supported by the strategy to develop Total as a broad-energy company, with oil and gas, low-carbon electricity and carbon-neutrality solutions as an integral part of its business. According to Total Plc low-carbon strategy provides a competitive advantage which creates long term value for its shareholders.…
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The Central Bank of Nigeria has given conditions of the eligibility for the N75 billion Youth Investment Fund recently launched by the bank. The fund which was approved by the Federal Executive Council, and which is to take effect from 2020–2023; is aimed to assist Nigerian youths with funds needed for their businesses. According to the CBN, the scheme’s aim is to financially empower Nigeria youth to create over 500,000 jobs between now and 2023. NIRSAL Microfinance Bank (NMFB), is the financial institution saddled with the responsibility of managingel the scheme, and the scheme will be kickstart with a capital…
As the National Youth Service Corps, begins,all over the country, the Federal Ministry of Health has uged all corps member to continue to adhere to all COVID-19 safety precautions. The Federal Ministry of Health have charged all corps member to continue to take responsibility in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. The ministry therefore advised corps members to maintain physical distancing at the camp and ensure that they always wear their facemask properly. In addition corps members are to wash their hands regularly with soap and water. In furtherance of this, the corps members are enjoined to adhere to safety…
The former Nigerian Minister For Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, who is also in the race of determining the next Director General of the World Trade Organisation, has in a tweet stated that she remain positive To Lead WTO Despite the objection by United States. The Nigeria’s former minister and candidate for the position of Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, has expressed her positivity in being appointed as the seventh head of the World Trade Organisation despite opposition from the United States.. The WTO General Council, which is the highest decision-making body of the WTO, is scheduled to ratify the report…
Following the rejection by the United States of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to be appointed the next Director General of the World Trade Organization, Okonjo-Iweala was not crowned the head of the WTO despite massive support by other member countries. TheUnited States has however given reasons why it is not in support of the former Nigerian Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, to be appointed as the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation. Out of 164 member countries of the WTO, 163 member countries canvassed their support for Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to lead the World Trade Organisation on Wednesday, she however could not be declared…
The World Health Organization, has in commemoration of the ‘World Stroke’ day,given update about stroke. In a post WHO analyzed the risk causing factors of stroke. According to WHO, 90% of strokes are preventable by taking heed to its risk factors. World Health Organization noted that engaging in regular physical activity reduces the propensity of one getting stroke. Ordinarily Physical activity like exercise such as running, jogging, taking a walk or at most visiting the gym, strengthens the bone muscles and thereby help to prevent stroke. WHO also stated that healthy eating helps the body in fighting against stroke. Healthy…
The member states of the World Trade Organization has shown strong support for Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as Director General, except the United States of America who objects to her been appointed to lead the WTO. Subject to the chairman of the General Council,Mr Walker, from the look of things Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, has the largest support by Members in the final round and she also enjoyed wide support from Members at all levels of development and all geographic regions and has done so throughout the process. Mr Walker while affirming his support for Ngozi Okonjo Iweala noted that she is the…
The World Bank has today’s released the 2020 Trust Fund Annual Report. This was disclosed by the World Bank in a post on it’s page. Trust funds are an integral part of the aid architecture which creates structural impact. The World Bank Group combines trust funds to core funding from International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, International Development Association, and International Finance Corporation, to foster the achievement of the World Bank Group’s goals by providing sizable financial resources to development priorities, regions, and focus areas. The 32 results stories contained in this report analyze how the WBG has been able…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has received information from the US Food and Drug Administration, about the voluntary recall of two lots of Dexmedetomidine HCl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 200mcg/50mL (4mcg/mL), 50mL fill in a 50mL vial. Administering Dexmedetomidine HCl containing lidocaine to a patient with lidocaine allergy could result in anaphylaxis, which could possibly threaten the life of the patient. 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection combined with Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride is approved for intravenous use and indicated for sedation of non-intubated patients. The product name is Dexmedetomidine HCl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, the…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Following noticeable fears among motorists and private individuals in Abuja and its environs on account of reoccurrence of long queues, yesterday, at filling stations in the Federal Capital Territory, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation have again warned people against indiscriminate buying of petrol and storing it for future use. Recall earlier that the ongoing protests and curfews imposed in different parts of the country proported to cause a shortage in the supply chain and with the easing of the curfews and restriction of movement by various state government, the NNPC earlier promised normalcy is expected…