The Growth and Transformation Professional Masterclass on Government Relations and Public Policy Strategy has said its masterclass will provide critical insights on the cost-benefits of maintaining a strategic government relations mechanism that is sustainable. A statement by the organisation said the masterclass, was necessary given the growing need for robust government relations and public policy engagement across Africa, adding that the continent had become the new investment destination due to the combined opportunities of its huge population, low cost of labour and a healthy consumption environment influenced by a youthful population. The Masterclass, with the theme, ‘Navigating government and policy challenges for business success and sustainability,’ would hold on June 22, 2023. Also, former leader of the Senate, Senator Victor Ndoma Egba, and the Managing Director/CEO of Nigeria Breweries Plc, Hans Essaadi would speak at the maiden edition of the GTpro Masterclass on Government Relations and Public Policy Strategy. Peterside stressed that “Our Masterclass program represents a unique opportunity for participants as it will provide critical insights on the cost-benefits of maintaining a strategic government relations mechanism that is sustainable; it will also help participants to access various windows that can be engaged in their stakeholder relations and engagement programmes.”

“Others would include institution of levies and taxes on production of plastic bag; development of formal market for plastic waste recovery and establishment of formal linkage of scavengers with plastic waste generators,” he said. To ensure seamless implementation of the policy, Atebije said his institute noted that the involvement of the informal sector partnerships would be critical. He pointed out the need to transit to circular economy appeared seemingly plausible for plastic waste management. “Managing plastic waste properly is essential for building sustainable and livable cities, but it remains a challenge in Nigeria. As a matter of urgency, he called the Federal Government to flag-off” upstream policy dialogues that will eventually lead to an implementable plastic waste management policy which will capture applicable and appropriate management strategies.

Nigeria is 8th most polluted country in the world with 71.80 microgramme (μg) and Nepal most polluted country with 99.73 μg, according to a report published yesterday by Oxford University’s Our World in Data platform and Daily Mail UK. According to the United Nations (UN), this is due to poorer countries tending to have weaker laws around air pollution, lower vehicle emission standards and higher numbers of coal power stations. Except for Qatar, each of the top five countries’ PM2.5 levels had increased since 1990 — indicating that efforts to improve pollution levels has been unsuccessful in some nations. The Our World in Data figures also revealed national death rates due to outdoor air pollution in 2019. Air pollution is one of the largest threats to health across the world and although access to clean air is a fundamental human right, air pollution accounts for about seven million deaths around the world yearly.

Nigeria is 8th most polluted country in the world with 71.80 microgramme (μg) and Nepal most polluted country with 99.73 μg, according to a report published yesterday by Oxford University’s Our World in Data platform and Daily Mail UK. According to the United Nations (UN), this is due to poorer countries tending to have weaker laws around air pollution, lower vehicle emission standards and higher numbers of coal power stations. Except for Qatar, each of the top five countries’ PM2.5 levels had increased since 1990 — indicating that efforts to improve pollution levels has been unsuccessful in some nations. The Our World in Data figures also revealed national death rates due to outdoor air pollution in 2019. Air pollution is one of the largest threats to health across the world and although access to clean air is a fundamental human right, air pollution accounts for about seven million deaths around the world yearly.

Burna Boy creates history by being the first ever Afro artist to headline in a UK Stadium while the music enthusiast goes crazy over his unwavering performance. Grammy award-winning Nigeria-born music artist Burna Boy is empowering his culture and community while representing Afro music to the global industry. Dave and Stormzy as well as Jamaican vocalist Popcaan add more chemistry to the vent with their prolific musical skills. J Hus also appeared live for the first time in many years to perform the tracks like ‘Play Play’ and ‘Sekkle Down’ with Burna Boy. Follow Burna Boy : YouTube//Instagram//Twitter//FacebookCheck out For More News Updates on Google News

The Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Ikorodu, has said plastic pollution is a serious global issue and needs to be drastically addressed. World environment day is celebrated to encourage awareness and action for the protection of the worsening global environment. The theme for this year as approved by the United Nations Environment Programme for this year’s (2023) World Environment Day is ‘Beat plastic pollution.’While speaking on ‘Taking action: Harnessing innovation to beat plastic pollution,’ keynote speaker, Prof. Kolawole Raheem, revealed that Nigeria consumed about 1,250,000 tonnes of plastic annually. Raheem also proffered innovative ways to reduce the problems of plastic waste, saying, “Circular economy concept and use of indigenous knowledge is necessary. Dr John Adenle of the Creative Arts Department, University of Lagos, suggested that solid wastes including domestic wastes, automobile wastes, and industrial wastes should be harnessed.

The unit, in a statement on Monday, said the contrabands were intercepted at different times and locations within border corridors of the South-West Zone. He said others were seized for contravening policy directives as in the case of foreign parboiled rice. Ejibunu said, “Detentions and seizures recorded within the period under review amounted to 79 seizures, with a total duty paid value of N1bn. “These contrabands were intercepted at different times and locations within border corridors of the South-West Zone. “It is very worrisome that a total of 9,857 parcels of cannabis sativa were seized in a single swoop.

A 21-member Taraba Youths Summit Committee set up by Governor Kefas Agbu to coordinate youths’ empowerment and social-economic development of the Taraba state on Monday announced plans to host the first Taraba Youths, economic and security summit to woo investors to the state. Bako said, “We are changing the narrative and the mentality of our youths who believe that one must work with the government. We want to give our youths technological skills in line with the global trend. “In the economic sector, the summit will bring in investors both local and foreign to explore the potential of the state and empower our communities with economic activities. “You know that without security, we can not achieve our plans for the state, so, the security summit will bring in stakeholders from across the state to chart a way forward towards ensuring the security of lives and property,” he said.

A faulty internal clock with a disturbed sleep-wake 24-hour cycle can give rise to serious sleep problems with shallower, fragmented, and lower-quality sleep. While it is impossible to fully control the internal 24-hour cycle clock, there are healthy sleep tips for better 24-hour sleep-wake cycles. Are you looking for ways to maintain quality sleep for general well-being and healthy living? Remember, a doctor is an appropriate person to offer relevant advice for the maintenance of quality sleep and solution to sleep difficulties. Vitafoam Nigeria Plc is the first foam manufacturing company in Nigeria to partner with a sleep expert to educate Nigerians on quality sleep for healthy living.

Swedish footballer, Zlatan Ibrahimović announced his retirement from football on Sunday after AC Milan’s final match of the Serie A season. Ibrahimović is one of the players recognised and known for powerful long-range shots, acrobatic strikes, ball control and volleys. However, the player, yesterday, while announcing his retirement from football said he is saying “goodbye to football, not just to you,” referring to the fans. His savage moments, including insulting Pep Guardiola, calling out Marco Materazzi, and scoring spectacular goals, have made him one of the most entertaining and controversial players in football history. Confronting Pep GuardiolaThe player had once disclosed he had a contentious relationship with Spanish football manager, Pep Guardiola when they were both at Barcelona.

<a title="Transcorp Hotels Plc” href=”https://nnn.ng/transcorp-hotels-shareholders-endorse-n9-9bn-rights-issue/”>Transcorp Hotels Plc, a subsidiary of Transcorp Group, recently hosted a tree planting ceremony to celebrate World Environment Day, reaffirming its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. The annual World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5 to raise awareness and encourage global action towards environmental protection. The tree planting exercise is part of Transcorp Hotels’ efforts to achieve its sustainability goals while delivering exceptional hospitality services to its guests. Tony Elumelu encouraged everyone to engage in tree planting and adopt environmentally friendly practices to safeguard and preserve the planet. The ceremony is an example of Transcorp Hotels commitment to creating a sustainable future by positively impacting their communities, environment, and planet.

<a title="Transcorp Hotels Plc” href=”https://nnn.ng/transcorp-hotels-shareholders-endorse-n9-9bn-rights-issue/”>Transcorp Hotels Plc, a subsidiary of Transcorp Group, recently hosted a tree planting ceremony to celebrate World Environment Day, reaffirming its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. The annual World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5 to raise awareness and encourage global action towards environmental protection. The tree planting exercise is part of Transcorp Hotels’ efforts to achieve its sustainability goals while delivering exceptional hospitality services to its guests. Tony Elumelu encouraged everyone to engage in tree planting and adopt environmentally friendly practices to safeguard and preserve the planet. The ceremony is an example of Transcorp Hotels commitment to creating a sustainable future by positively impacting their communities, environment, and planet.

<a title="Transcorp Hotels Plc” href=”https://nnn.ng/transcorp-hotels-shareholders-endorse-n9-9bn-rights-issue/”>Transcorp Hotels Plc, a subsidiary of Transcorp Group, recently hosted a tree planting ceremony to celebrate World Environment Day, reaffirming its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. The annual World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5 to raise awareness and encourage global action towards environmental protection. The tree planting exercise is part of Transcorp Hotels’ efforts to achieve its sustainability goals while delivering exceptional hospitality services to its guests. Tony Elumelu encouraged everyone to engage in tree planting and adopt environmentally friendly practices to safeguard and preserve the planet. The ceremony is an example of Transcorp Hotels commitment to creating a sustainable future by positively impacting their communities, environment, and planet.

<a title="Transcorp Hotels Plc” href=”https://nnn.ng/transcorp-hotels-shareholders-endorse-n9-9bn-rights-issue/”>Transcorp Hotels Plc, a subsidiary of Transcorp Group, recently hosted a tree planting ceremony to celebrate World Environment Day, reaffirming its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. The annual World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5 to raise awareness and encourage global action towards environmental protection. The tree planting exercise is part of Transcorp Hotels’ efforts to achieve its sustainability goals while delivering exceptional hospitality services to its guests. Tony Elumelu encouraged everyone to engage in tree planting and adopt environmentally friendly practices to safeguard and preserve the planet. The ceremony is an example of Transcorp Hotels commitment to creating a sustainable future by positively impacting their communities, environment, and planet.

The Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations have suspended its indefinite strike for 21 days. The suspension was announced after the leadership of the unions held a meeting with President Bola Tinubu on Monday. The Acting National Secretary, Matthew Ajirotu, in a text message sent to our correspondent, said the president promised to approve their demands. He said, “JOHESU has just suspended its strike with a caveat to review it after 21 days. “We met President Tinubu today at a 1-hour parley and he promised to give approval to the demands after further consultations with appropriate quarters in government.”Details later…