Taiwo Hassan

1 week ago | responsiblestatecraft.org | Taiwo Hassan

The decision by the military-led Alliance of Sahel States to impose a 0.5% import duty on goods from the nations of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has added a new twist in the rift plaguing the West African bloc. The tariff, which exempts only humanitarian aid, threatens to upend free trade and provoke retaliation, effectively creating a trade war within the region at a time when Africa’s exports to the crucial U.S. market face new challenges.

1 week ago | themodaculture.com | Taiwo Hassan

When we think of creative careers, photography is one that will always stay relevant. The process of artistically using light, whether natural or artificial, to create beautiful, thought-provoking, and memorable images is an art of which many will forever be in awe. Because of the power of photography in documenting moments, revealing things people might not have seen, and expressing ideas for others to see, it’s an art form that many people around the world cherish.

1 month ago | newtelegraphng.com | Taiwo Hassan

In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, the United Nations (UN)’s Sanitation and Hygiene Fund (SHF) and the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) have both reiterated supporting Next Generation Sanitation in Nigeria through catalysing local currency financing and leveraging partnerships for scalable financial solutions. Specifically, this initiative sets a pathway to accelerate impact for sanitation and hygiene in Nigeria, and sets an example for other National Development Banks in the region.

1 month ago | newtelegraphng.com | Taiwo Hassan

In celebration of Global Recycling Day, the Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC), a member of Coca-Cola HBC (CCHBC) and the bottling partner of The Coca-Cola Company, has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability by advancing its circular packaging strategy. Observed annually on March 18, Global Recycling Day raises awareness of the critical role of recycling in preserving the planet.

1 month ago | fairplanet.org | Taiwo Hassan

After over six decades of oil exploration, the five multinational companies that dominate Nigeria’s energy sector are divesting from onshore oil fields, sparking concerns from oil producing communities and climate activists. The companies - Eni, Equinor, ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell and Total Energies - secured regulatory approval last year to sell their Oil Mining Licenses to domestic players in an unprecedented massive asset sale.