diamond bank inaugurates naija daimonds
Diamond Bank Plc has inaugurated the season two of Naija Diamonds, a television documentary series showcasing the heroic exploits of 36 Nigerians who continue to impact positively on the society through their exemplary behaviours. According to a statement by the bank, the documentary which will be airing for 13 weeks is created by Inspire Africa, and is sponsored by Diamond Bank. Season one of Naija Diamonds, also sponsored by Diamond Bank, and was aired for six weeks in 2010 as part of activities to mark the 50th Independence Anniversary of the country.
The statement quoted the producer, Mo Abudu, as saying, “Naija Diamonds aims to showcase unsung heroes and world class Nigerians whose lifestyles and values serve as a standard for generations to come. It is a celebration of Nigeria
Published in Punch Newspaper on 23rd Jan. 2012
FIDELITY BANK EMPOWERS COMMUNITIES, ORPHANAGES.
Fidelity Bank Plc has improved its Corporate Social Responsibility profile by embarking on projects to support communities in which it does business and assisting the needy in the society.
A statement by the bank said some projects were executed through the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme, an arm of the bank’s CSR practice.
Presenting 10 wheel chairs and a large quantity of food items to the inmates of Modupe Cole Memorial Child Care and Treatment Home, a school for people with disabilities such as blindness, deafness, autism and paralysis, the Branch Manager, Fadeyi Branch, Mr. Fola Bakare, said the donation was part of the bank’s policy to give back to the community where it does business. According to him, it is the policy of the bank that the branches must establish a cordial and symbiotic relationship with its host communities.
Published in Punch Newspaper on 23rd Jan. 2012
There may be more uprisings and social disorders around the world if global efforts are not made towards creating about 600 million new jobs in the next 10 years, the annual report on global employment by the International Labour Organization (ILO) has stated.
The report, which was obtained by The Guardian from the Geneva , Switzerland
Published in Daily Times Newspaper on 24th Jan. 2012
As part of its efforts to promote Nigerian virtues to global limelight, Diamond Bank, in conjunction with Inspire Africa, has launched the season two of Naija Diamonds, a TV documentary series showcasing the heroic exploits of 36 Nigerians who continue to impact positively on society through their exemplary behaviours. The documentary series which will be airing for 13 weeks on AIT network on Fridays at 9:30pm and African Magic at 7:00pm on Saturdays, was created by Inspire Africa, and is sponsored by Diamond Bank.
According to the producer, Mo Abudu, “Naija Diamonds aims to showcase unsung heroes and world class Nigerians whose lifestyles and values serve as a standard for generations to come. It is a celebration of Nigeria
Published in Tribune Newspaper on 24th Jan. 2011.
EKITI TO BOOST AGRIC WITH N1B LOAN FACILITY
The Executive Director, Public Sector (South) of the First Bank, Mr. Urum Eke, who was on a courtesy call on the governor in Ado Ekiti, disclosed that funds for the loan have been received and are awaiting disbursement to benefiting farmers, stressing the need for both the state government and the bank to expedite efforts on how to fast-track agric development in the state.
Published in Guardian Newspaper on 25th Jan. 2011.
STERLING BANK PARTNERS HARVARD ON CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
Sterling Bank Plc on Monday said it had gone into partnership with the world renowned Harvard Business School
It said, “Customers and other stakeholders of the bank are surely in for better times ahead as the institution is not only better positioned to serve, but it’s quest for continued improvement and excellence can only result in greater joy for all involved.
Published in Punch Newspaper on 25th Jan. 2012
President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has stated his determination to create wealth through job creation in the country. Speaking at the weekend, Dangote assured that he would continue to invest heavily in the manufacturing sector with a view to creating wealth and empowering the youth.
Noting that Nigerian youths are hard working when given the opportunity, he said he would continue to invest heavily in the country and encourage youths to demonstrate their innate abilities through effective empowerment.
Noting that Nigerian youths are hard working when given the opportunity, he said he would continue to invest heavily in the country and encourage youths to demonstrate their innate abilities through effective empowerment.
Published in Nigerian Compass Newspaper on 26th Jan. 2011
ERRING CONTRACTORS WILL BE PROSECUTED, NDDC WARNS
The NDDC Managing Director, Dr. Christian Oboh, gave a warning to erring contractors engaged by the commission. He charged them to either perform or be prosecuted. To those that have achieved 70 per cent in project execution.
The marching order from the NDDC boss only amplifies an earlier presidential directive. President Goodluck Jonathan had warned that his administration would order law enforcement agencies to apprehend contractors identified as having defaulted after receiving funds to execute NDDC projects. The president's warning came after he received the report of the NDDC Presidential Monitoring Committee late last year.
Published in Vanguard Newspaper on 26th Jan. 2011
NDDC TRAINED WELDERS RECEIVE RECOGNITION
A total of 91 Niger Delta youths trained by the Niger Delta Development Commission in welding and drilling technology in Turkey
The programme is as a result of the partnership arrangement between the commission and the Nigerian Institute of Welding. Presenting the certificates, the NDDC Managing Director, Dr. Christian Oboh, said the training was in furtherance of the commission’s capacity development programme designed to make youths of Niger Delta employable in the oil and gas industry.
Published in Daily Independent Newspaper on 26th Jan. 2011
POOR REGULATION ENCOURAGES COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS
Poor regulation of the foods and drinks industry and consumers’ ignorance of the dangers inherent in the consumption of counterfeit products are two major factors promoting fake products in the Nigeria
Speaking at a workshop organized by Guinness Nigeria and Diageo Brands in Lagos, to train and develop the skills of field operatives of law enforcement agencies in the detection of counterfeit spirit and beer products, Deputy Director Enforcements (Spirits) of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Mr Sherif Olagunju, lamented that most consumers fall victims of fake products because of their rush for cheap products.
Published in This Day Newspaper on 27th Jan. 2011
MAKING SURE THAT SURE WORKS FOR THE COMMON GOOD
To soften opposition to subsidy removal, President Goodluck Jonathan proposed some major policy initiatives covering eight major areas of the Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment (SURE) Programme. The first component, the social net, is the subject of this analysis. Safety net programmes must be carefully woven to address the problems of poverty, unemployment, poor public infrastructure and human development.
Two major social Safety net programmes are, a planned Labour – Intensive Public Works (LIPW) and a Health – Focused Conditional Cash Transfer (HCCT), to prevent people from falling further into poverty
Published in This Day Newspaper on 27th Jan. 2011
UNITAR TRAINS 500 RIVERS YOUTH FOR NIGERIA
The United Nations Institute for Training and Research has trained about 500 youths from River State in relevant skills to operate in the Oil and Gas industry, ahead of the looming passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill.
Dr. Larry Boms, the Head / Representative of UNITAR explained that the skilled man power development training given to the youths would make them take advantage of Nigerian Content when it eventually takes – off.
Published in National Mirror Newspaper on 27th Jan. 2011
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