Friday 14 March 2014

CSR News Summary Issue 77

Philanthropy: Ikoyi Metropolitan Rotary donates to support Rape victims

 

It was burden lifted for rape victims and sexually abused young girls who go to Mirabel Centre to obtain emotional, psychological and material supports as the Rotary Club of Ikoyi Metropolitan donated a range of laboratory equipment to the centre to enable victims diagnosed and treated free.

Published in The Guardian Newspaper on Sunday, 9th March 2014

 

Empowerment: Intel advocates women empowerment via ICT

 

In recognition of the role of women in nation building and their contribution to world development, Intel Corporation, has joined in the global celebration of International Women’s Day with a call for improved commitment towards the empowerment of women.

Published in Vanguard Newspaper on Sunday, 9th March 2014

 

Labour: 126,000 Register for Sure-P Graduates Internship

 

126,000 fresh graduates have been registered nationwide for Graduate Internship Scheme being championed by the subsidy Re-investment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P).
Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Sunday, 9th March 2014

Partnership: Road Transport Owners, PRI in talks for $20m Mobile Clinic Partnership

The Road Transport Employers Association (RTEAN) and global road safety orGanisation, La Prevention Routiere Internationale (PRI) are currently in talks for the establishment of mobile clinic facilities in Nigeria, with the project expected to gulp about 20 million Euros.
Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Sunday, 9th March 2014

Climate Change: Limiting Effect of Climate Change, by IPCC

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released two new Methodology Reports on Friday that were prepared by its Taskforce on National Greenhouse Gas Inventories (TFI).
Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Sunday, 9th March 2014

 

Partnership: Etisalat Partners Huawei on IT Outsourcing Programme


Etisalat and Huawei, a global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider has jointly announced the strategic agreement on Information Technology (IT) outsourcing to boost services.
Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Monday, 10th March 2014

 

Business Strategy: Access Bank Refocuses Business Strategy

 

Access Bank Plc’s expansion into Africa has slowed with the bank redirecting its focus in Nigeria.
Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Monday, 10th March 2014


Sustainable Banking: CBN, IFC Harp on Sustainable Banking

As part of its efforts to promote sustainable banking in the country, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group and the World Bank Group and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have concluded plans to organise a forum on the initiative.
Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Monday, 10th March 2014

 

Environment: Shell shuts Nembe Creek Trunkline due to Oil Leak

 

Shell has shut a key oil pipeline in Southern Nigeria to stop a leak caused by oil theft and sabotage.
Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Monday, 10th March 2014

Environment: Community shuts down Agip

 

Residents of Rumueme community in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, took to the street, to protest the company’s insensitivity to its corporate social responsibility.
Published in DailySun Newspaper on Tuesday, 11th March 2014

ICT: Inlaks installs Hyosung Windows7 ATMs in banks

 

An ICT and infrastructure solutions provider, Inlaks Computers, has confirmed the deployment of Hyosung Windows 7 Automated Teller Machines in banks.
Published in Punch Newspaper on Tuesday, 11th March 2014

Health: New guidance for treating children with acute malnutrition

 

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released new treatment guideline for the almost 20 million children under – five worldwide who have severe acute malnutrition.

Published in Punch Newspaper on Tuesday, 11th March 2014

Infrastructure: FCMB funds Emadeb Energy’s ultra modern tank farm

In a move to boost government’s efforts to decongest Apapa, an ultra modern petroleum products tank farm, with capacity to store 45,280,000 litres of petroleum products, was at the weekend inaugurated at Ijegun area of Satellite Town in Lagos.

Published in The Guardian Newspaper on Wednesday, 12th March 2014

Infrastructure: TCN to complete 160 transmission projects

 

The Chairman, Board of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, Mr. Ibrahim Waziri, has said that the firm will boost electricity supply by completing 160 ongoing projects across the country.
Published in The Guardian Newspaper on Wednesday, 12th March 2014

 

Empowerment: Honeywell empowers women entrepreneurs

 

Honeywell Flour Mills Plc, amker of Honeywell noodles, has restated its commitment to supporting entrepreneurship as it has empowered about 40 indigent women with products ad equipment as start-up capital.
Published in The Guardian Newspaper on Wednesday, 12th March 2014

 

Industry Pulse: Ecobank Group appoints Essien as new CEO

 

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) has appointed Albert Essien as new group Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

Albert Essien has been at Ecobank for more than 20years, rising to the position of Deputy Group CEO two years ago.
Published in The Guardian Newspaper on Wednesday, 12th March 2014

 

Energy: FG, Ebonyi to Construct 2,000mw Power Plant

The Federal Government said it would partner with the Ebonyi State Government to construct 2,000 megawatts (mw) Independent Power Plant (IPP).

Speaking at a technical meeting between with officials of both governments in attendance, at the Federal Ministry of Power headquarters in Abuja, the Minister of State for Power, Mohammed Wakil, stressed the ministry’s readiness to ensure quick completion of the project.
Published in The Nation Newspaper on Wednesday, 12th March 2014

Insecurity: UNHCR concerned as hundreds flee from Boko Haram

The UN refugee agency on Tuesday said it was increasingly alarmed at the humanitarian impact of continuing violence in north-eastern Nigeria and stressed the importance of protecting civilians.
Published in The Nation Newspaper on Wednesday, 12th March 2014

 

Industry Pulse: Onaolapo emerges ‘Insurance Man of the Year’

 

The Managing Director/CEO, Sovereign Trust Insurance plc, Wale Onaolapo has been named the Insurance Man of the Year for 2013 at the 2nd edition of the InspenOnline Media Award held in Lagos. Alongside the Award of the Managing Director, the company also bagged the Award of the CSR Company of the year.
Published in BusinessDay Newspaper on Wednesday, 12th March 2014

Infrastructure: P&G Nigeria expands production line, completes $300m plant in Ogun

 

As part of mission to deepen its production capacity in Nigeria and to sustain its status as leading global consumer goods company, Procter and Gamble Nigeria (P&G) has completed a $300 million manufacturing plant in Agbara industrial estate, Ado-Ota/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun state.
Published in BusinessDay Newspaper on Wednesday, 12th March 2014

Award: LCCI holds maiden award May 1

 

Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, founded in 1888, is to hold its first awards for out-standing organisations in commerce and industry on Thursday, May 1, 2014 at MUSON Centre in Lagos.

Published in The Guardian Newspaper on Thursday, 13th March 2014

 

Education: World Bank approves $42m support for Lagos public schools


The World Bank has pledged to support the Lagos Eko Secondary Schools project with 42 million dollars to enhance the education sector in the state.
Published in The Guardian Newspaper on Thursday, 13th March 2014

Education: Oando Foundation launches 1st ICT Centre

Oando Foundation, an independent non-profit organisation, has launched a new Information Communication Technology (ICT) Centre at Archbishop Taylor Primary School in Victoria Island, Lagos, and is partnering with the U.S. State Department’s Global Partnership Initiative, LIONS@FRICA, CoderDojo and the Hello World Foundation to introduce coding to Oando adopted schools.

Published in The Guardian Newspaper on Thursday, 13th March 2014

 

Labour: British Airways unveils internship for aviation students


In a move aimed at further deepening its contribution to the development of the Nigerian aviation industry, British Airways has announced the launch of a capacity building initiative tagged Leaders of Tomorrow.
Published in The Guardian Newspaper on Thursday, 13th March 2014

 

Financial Inclusion: Skye Bank takes financial literacy drive to schools


Skye Bank Plc has taken the financial literacy drive to some secondary schools in the country with a view to inculcating the savings culture in them.
Published in National Mirror Newspaper on Friday, 14th March 2014

 

Agriculture: Farmers to generate N42bn from wheat production yearly – FG

 

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has projected that Nigerian farmers will generate N42bn from wheat production yearly if ongoing efforts to fully explore the crop’s potentials are consolidated.

Published in National Mirror Newspaper on Friday, 14th March 2014

 

Opportunities: ITF seeks expansion opportunities for technical, vocational skills acquisition


Prof. Longmas Wapmuk, the Director-General, Industrial Training Fund (ITF) on Wednesday said ITF was pursuing expansion opportunities for technical and vocational skills acquisition in Nigeria.

Published in National Mirror Newspaper on Friday, 14th March 2014

 

Partnership: Sterling Bank partners Lagos Eko Project in VTS


Lagos Eko Project Volunteer Teachers Scheme (VTS) initiated by the Lagos State government received a major boost at the weekend as Sterling Bank announced its partnership with the state government in line with its “One Sterling Education” initiative, aimed at improving the standard of education in the state.
Published in National Mirror Newspaper on Friday, 14th March 2014

 

Environment: Fresh oil spill ravages Bayelsa communities

 

A fresh oil spill from a leak on a pipeline belonging to Nigeria Agip Oil Company (NAOC) has polluted creeks and waterways of some fishing communities in Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.
Published in National Mirror Newspaper on Friday, 14th March 2014

 

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