By Favour Ifeoluwa & Akinola Ajibade The Chief Executive Officer, Egbin Power Plc, Mr Mohktar Bounour says global transition to cleaner energ and sustainable environment are achievable, as long as there is strong synergy and commitment among stakeholders in the value chain. He spoke during the maiden edition of Asharami Square in Lagos. This is an initiative introduced and implemented by the Sahara Group, in order to amplify discourse on energy sustainability through media advocacy globally. He said: " Having analyzed the percentage of global greenhouse emissions attributed to sectors including electricity/heat production, agriculture/forestry and transportation, we are realised that there is need for synergy and renewed commitment among stakeholders". According to him, Egbin Power has unwavering commitment to reduce carbon emissions and promotes sustainable energy sources, stressing that the need to depeening engagement and advocacy among stakeholders in
MAN's Chairman, Otunba Francis Meshioye By Favour Ifeoluwa & Akinola Ajibade The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) says the recent decisions made by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will negatively impact its activities in the country. In a statement issued by MAN’s Director General, Segun Ajayi-Kadir and made available to News Mirror, the association urged the MPC to carefully consider the consequences of its actions on the manufacturing sector. MAN emphasized the importance of collaboration between the MPC and fiscal authorities to support the industry, which plays a crucial role in creating jobs, boosting productivity, generating foreign exchange earnings, and driving economic growth. While acknowledging the MPC’s efforts to address economic challenges such as inflation and exchange rate instability, MAN pointed out that the continuous increase in the prime lending rate over the past two years has not yielded the desired results for the manufacturin