CSR News Summary Issue 106

Empowerment: Adamawa Government Empowers Over 3,000 Victims Of Boko Haram

Adamawa Government Has Disclosed That Over 3,000 Victims Of The Boko Haram Onslaught, Especially Women And Youths Have Been Trained And Empowered With Equipment To Alleviate Their Living Conditions In The State.

Published In The This Day Newspaper Sunday, June 21, 2015

Economic Empowerment: How MTN Nigeria Foundation Is Breaking The Barrier Of Economic Empowerment

Apart From The Growing Incidence Of Graduate Unemployment, One Other Major Problem Confronting The Nation’s Economy Is The Prohibitive Cost Of Sound Education Capable Of Making Potential University Graduate Self-Sufficient Or Good Enough To Compete With Peers From Other Climes.

Published In The This Day Newspaper Sunday, June 21, 2015

Investment: Lafarge Africa, Pine Partner To Rebuild North-East

Lafarge Africa Plc Has Expressed Willingness To Partner The Federal Government Through The Presidential Initiative For The North East (Pine) In Rebuilding The Ravaged Region By Contributing To Drive The Economic Turn Around And Pave The Way For Long Term Economic Prosperity Of The Area.

Published In The This Day Newspaper Sunday, June 21, 2015

Youth Empowerment: Shell, Onobrakpeya  Foundation Train Niger-Delta Artists

No Fewer Than 60 Young Artists From Six States In The Niger-Delta Have Graduated From A Two-Week ‘’Art Of The Delta’’ Workshop Designed To Improve Their Skills While Creating Opportunities For Self-Employment.

Published In The This Day Newspaper Sunday, June 21, 2015

Investment: Lafarge Africa Partners Pine To Rebuild North East With N100bn Investment

Prompted By The Mission To Rebuild The Boko-Ravaged North East’s Economy, The French Multinational Cement Firm, Lafarge Africa Plc Has Launched A Partnership With The Presidential Initiative For The North East (Pine) On The Rehabilitation And Re-Building Of The Region’s Economy, Pledging To Invest N100 Billion For Its Expansion Of Its Business In The Region.

Published In The Business Day Newspaper Monday, June 22, 2015

Industry Pulse: Ican Elects New President, Other Officers

The Institute Of Chartered Accountants Of Nigeria (ICAN) Has Elected New Officers To Run Its Affairs In It’s 2015-2016 Year. Mr Olufemi Deru Emerged As The 51^st President Of The Institute.

Published In The This Day Newspaper Monday, June 22, 2015

Award: Nans Honours Ajayi With National Leadership Award

The National Association Of Nigerian Students (NANS), Has Conferred The National Leadership Award On The President Of The Association Of Telecoms Companies Of Nigeria (ATCON), Mr Lanre Ajayi, For His Selfless Service In Driving Technology Developments For Nigeria.

Published In The This Day Newspaper Monday, June 22, 2015

Economic Empowerment: Fcmb Rewards More Customers In Promo

Another Set Of 643 Customers Of First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Were Recently Rewarded At The Second Draws Of The Banks On Going Promotion Tagged: “FCMB Millionaire Promo.”

Published In The This Day Newspaper Monday, June 22, 2015

Award: Mtn Nigeria Gets ‘Investors In People Gold’ Award

MTN Nigeria Has Been Awarded In The ‘Investors In People (IIP) Gold Certification’ By The Governing Board Of The Uk-Based Organisation. The Investors In People Standard Is A Uk Quality Standard Introduced In 1991.

Published In The This Day Newspaper Monday, June 22, 2015

Partnership: Naij.Com Partners Opera Software, Mtn On Free Mobile Internet Access

Naij.Com, Nigeria’s News, Jobs And Entertainment Portal, Is Helping To Bring Free Mobile Internet To Nigerians Via The MTN Network And The Opera Software Application.

Published In The This Day Newspaper Monday, June 22, 2015

Smes: Vconnect Provides Growth Opportunities For Smes

Vconnect, Nigeria’s Largest Online Business Directory And Local Search Engine Is Set To Equip Small And Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) With Innovative Online Market Place Solutions To Aid Long-Term Growth.

Published In The This Day Newspaper Monday, June 22, 2015

Msme’s: Heritage Bank Invests $2bn In Project Financing

Heritage Bank Says It Has Invested Over $2bn In The Equity And Project Financing Market Since Its Inception.

Published In The Punch Newspaper Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Industry Pulse: Umoru Becomes Executive Director At Ihs

The Management Of Ihs Leasing Company Has Announced The Appointment Of Mr. Jimoh Umoru As Its New Executive Director In Nigeria.

Published In The Punch Newspaper Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Ict: Babcock Adopts Wireless Classroom Technology

Babcock University Has Embraced The Total Classroom Revolution, Thereby Making It The First University In Nigeria To Deploy Such And Subsequently Raising The Bar In Technology.

Published In The Punch Newspaper Tuesday, June 23, 2015

                                                                                         

Health: Mission Africa Gives Free Medical/Educational Aid To Abia Community

Over 1,000 Indigents Of Ovim Community In Isuikwuato Local Government Area Of Abia State Have Benefited From The Free Medical/Education Facility Provided For The People Of The Area By Mission Africa, A Non-Governmental Organization, That Sees To The Health And Educational Needs Of The People In Over Nine African Countries.

Published In The Daily Sun Newspaper Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Education: What I Saw In The Library

Efforts To Reverse The Poor Reading Culture Among Students In The Country Was Renewed Recently Through The Donation, By A Public Spirited Company, Of Ultramodern Libraries To Two Public Schools In Lagos.

Published In The Daily Sun Newspaper Tuesday, June 23, 2015

CSR: Exxonmobil Assures Other Nigerian Varsities, As It Donates Geosciences Equipment Worth Over N900m, And About 36m Cheques, To Six Of Them

As Part Of Its Corporate Social Responsibility, Esso Exploration And Production Nigeria Limited (Eepnl), A Subsidiary Of Exxonmobil, About A Week Ago, In Abuja, Donated Over N900 Million Worth Of Geological Equipment To Six Nigerian Universities, Namely Akwa Ibom State University, Mkpat-Enin; Anambra State University Uli; University Of Jos; Federal University Of Technology, Akure; University Of Ilorin And Federal University Of Petroleum Resources, Effurun.

Published In The Daily Sun Newspaper Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Entrepreneur Opportunity: Dangote; Empowering Nigerians To Become Entrepreneurs Who Own Trucks In Transport Business

We Have 7,000 Trucks To Share With Intelligent, Hardworking And Committed Individuals With Business Acumen Who Would Like To Deepen Their Entrepreneurial Skills In Transport/Haulage Business, Willing To Manage And Operate A Truck, If Necessary By Appointing Their Own Driver (Who Should Pass The Institutional Screening, Orientation And Training Process).

Published In The Nation Newspaper Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Philanthropy: Laboratory Equipment For Schools

A Former Member Of The Ondo State House Of Assembly, Who Hasrepresented The Ilaje State Constituency I, Oyebo Aladetan Has Donated Laboratory Equipment To Three Secondary Schools In Ilepepe, C&S Academy, Ugbo-Nla And Progressive Secondary School,Ibgokoda, All In Ilaje Local Government Area Of Ondo State.

Published In The Nation Newspaper Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Empowerment: Council Official Empowers Women

They Thronged To The Venue Of Wearing Glowing Faces. Women In Oshodi/Isolo Were Splendidly Dressed As They Marched To The Secretariat Of Oshodi/Isolo Local Government Area To Receive Empowerment Items From The Head , Women Affairs And Poverty Alleviation, Oshodi/Isolo Transition Committee, Alhaji Adedayo Thomas . It Was An Empowerment  Programme Which Many Described As Manifestation Of Love For Humanity.

Published In The Nation Newspaper Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Health: Free Medical Programme For Women

In Its Bid To Provide Better Health Care For The People, A Social Club Has Offered Free Medical Programme For Market Women In Bodija Ibadan, The Oyo State Capital.

Published In The Nation Newspaper Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Award: Nigerian Wins Award For Developing Cancer-Visualising Glasses

A Nigerian Born Scientist, Dr Samuel Achilefu, Has Won The Prestigious St. Louis Award For 2014 For Creating Cancer-Visualizing Glasses.

Published In The Guardian Newspaper Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Event: Firstbank Sustainability Workshop For Media Practitioners

First Bank Sustainability Center Is Organizing A Workshop That Focuses On Empowering Media Practitioners As Key Drivers Of Promoting The Sustainability Agenda Within The Society.

Published In The Guardian Newspaper Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Seminar: Wowe, Ecobank Hold Seminar, Expo

Women Of West Africa Entrepreneurship (WOWE) In Conjunction With Ecobank Will Tomorrow And Friday Hold A Seminar, Expo, Networking And Entertainment Forum At Landmark Convention Centre, Oniru, Lekki, Lagos.

Published In The Guardian Newspaper Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Sustainability: Chevron Commits $1.4m To Gmou

Determined To Impact Positively On The Social, Educational And Economic Wellbeing Of Its Host Communities, Chevron Nigeria Limited (Cnl) Has Invested About $1.4 Million (About N280 Million) In The Global Memorandum Of Understanding (Gmou) With The Communities.

Published In The Guardian Newspaper Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Education: How Agbami Scholarship Scheme Motivated 3 First Class Graduates

Since The Inception Of The Agbami Scholarship Scheme In 2009, Over 100 Beneficiaries From Various Nigerian Universities Have Graduated With First Class Honors Or Its Equivalents. The Recent Breakthroughs Were Made In University Of Port Hacourt Uniport, Where Three Agbami Scholarship Beneficiaries Made First Class Honours, Attributing The Achievement To The Scholarship Programme Which They Claim Was A Motivating Factor Towards Their Success.

Published In The Vanguard Newspaper Thursday, June 25, 2015

CSR: Rccg Magodo’s Convention Focuses On CSR

Implantation Of Business Knowledge And Series Of Corporate Social Responsibility Activities Are The Hallmark Of This Year’s Women Of Honour Convention Of The Redeemed Christian Church Of God, Victory Chapel, Magodo, Lagos Province 21.

Published In The This Day Newspaper Friday, June 26, 2015

Environment: LG, Saving The Environment

Ask 100 People What Environmental Activism Looks Like And You Are Likely To Get 100 Different Answers. While The Initial Green Movement Was Crouched In Radical , Anti-Business Language, The Vast Majority Of Environmentalists Today Believe That Corporations Have A Valuable Role To Play In Preserving The Environment And Practising Reasonable Stewardship Over Its Resources.

Published In The This Day Newspaper Friday, June 26, 2015

Award: Wale Tinubu Clinches ‘Africa Executive Of The Year’ Award In Paris

The Group Chief Executive Officer Of Oando Plc, Mr Wale Tinubu, On Wednesday Received The ‘Africa Executive Of The Year Award At The Third Edition Of The Oil And Gas Council’s 2015 Africa Award Dinner, Which Was Held At The Intercontinental Le Grand, Paris, France.

Published In The This Day Newspaper Friday, June 26, 2015

Power: Eu Votes 150m Euros To Fund Electricity Projects In Nigeria

The European Union (Eu) Has Opened A 150million Euros Funding Window To Enhance Access To Electricity In Nigeria.

Published In The Guardian Newspaper Friday, June 26, 2015

Power: Luth Set To Run On Independent Power Project

In The Next One Month, Lagos University Teaching Hospital (Luth), Will Start Depending On An Independent Power Plant (Ipp) For Its Electricity.

Published In The Guardian Newspaper Friday, June 26, 2015

Social And Developmental Inclusion: Mtn Foundation Advocates Inclusive Society For Persons With Disability

Mtn Foundation, The Corporate Social Investment Vehicle Of Nigeria’s Leading Information And Communications Technology Company, Mtn Has Added Its Voice To The Call For An Inclusive Society To Benefit People Living With Disabilities At The Opening Ceremony Of The First International Conference On Disabilities, Held At The Civic Centre In Lagos, To Draw Attention To The Plight Of People Living With Disabilities And The Need To Foster Social And Developmental Inclusion In The Society.

Published In The Guardian Newspaper Friday, June 26, 2015

Empowerment: School Empowers 15 Widows On Charity Day

Fifteen Widows Were Presented With Grinding Machines As An Empowerment Working Tools By Virtuous World School, Gbagada, Lagos In Commemoration Of The School’s Charity Day Celebration.

Published In The Guardian Newspaper Friday, June 26, 2015

CSR News Summary Issue 105

Event: Zone 4 Energy Ceo To Speak At Sitel 2015

Zone 4 Energy, One Of Nigeria’s Fast Growing Indigenous Oil And Gas Brands, Is Proud To Announce That Its Chief Executive Officer, Lara Banjoko, Has Accepted To Speak At The Forth Sustainability In The Extractive Industries (Sitel) Conference, Scheduled To Take Place In Lagos, On 23^rd October, 2015.

Published In The Business Day Newspaper Monday, June 15, 2015.

Award: Uba Wins Social Infrastructure Deal Of The Year Award

Pan-African Financial Services Group, United Bank For Africa (Uba) Has Won The African Investor (Ai) Social Infrastructure Deal Of The Year Award.

Published In The Business Day Newspaper Monday, June 15, 2015.

Sustainability: Diamond Bank Rewards Winners Of Bet4 Programme With N3m Each

Diamond Bank Plc Has Rewarded The Five Winners That Emerged From The Forth Edition Of Building Entrepreneurs Today (Bet4), Out Of The Fifteen Selected To Go Through The Programme, With The Sum Of N3million Each.

Published In The Business Day Newspaper Monday, June 15, 2015.

Sustainability: Mtn Foundation Supports Fct School With Digital Learning Facilities

As Part Of Its Corporate Social Responsibility, Mtn Foundation Has Presented The Digital Learning Facilities To Junior Secondary School Old Kutunku, In The Gwagwalada Area Council Of The Federal Capital Territory (Fct).

Published In The Business Day Newspaper Monday, June 15, 2015.

Employment: Prawa Trains 50,000 Prison Officials, Police

No Fewer Than 50,000 Prison Officials, Police Officers And Other Justice Sector Practitioners Have So Far Been Trained By Prisoners’ Rehabilitation And Welfare Action (Pra) As Part Of Its Contribution To The On Going Prison Reform In The Country.

Published In The Business Day Newspaper Monday, June 15, 2015.

Empowerment: Nac Trains 144 Auto Technicians

About 144 Auto Technicians Have Graduated From A Two Week Training Programme On Maintenance And Tyre Repairs Organised By The National Automotive Council (Nac).

Published In The This Day Newspaper Monday, June 15, 2015.

Award: Mutual Benefit Assurance Named Innovative Assurance Company In Africa

Mutual Benefit Assurance Plc Has Emerged Winner Of The Most Innovative Insurance Company In Africa Award.

Published In The This Day Newspaper Monday, June 15, 2015.

Award: Uba Wins Social Infrastructure Deal Of The Year Award

United Bank For Africa (Uba) Plc Has Won The African Investor (Ai) Social Infrastructure Deal Of The Year Award.

Published In The This Day Newspaper Monday, June 15, 2015.

Award: Stanbic Ibtc Emerges Best Asset Management Company In Nigeria

Stanbic Ibtc Asset Management Limited Has Been Recognised As The Best Asset Management Company Nigeria 2015’ By The Global Banking And Finance Review.

Published In The This Day Newspaper Monday, June 15, 2015.

Award: Zenith Bank Wins Two Awards

The Excellent Quality Services And Strong Corporate Governance Of Zenith Bank Plc Have Attracted International Recognition As The Bank Has Won Two Awards In The Global Banking And Finance Review Awards For 2015.

Published In The This Day Newspaper Monday, June 15, 2015.

Ict: New Horizons To Build Babcock’s N400m Ict Centre

New Horizons Nigeria Has Laid The Foundation For A N400m ($2m) State-Of-The- Art Second Information And Communications Technology Skills Acquisition Centre At The Babcock University, Ilesan-Remo Ogun State.

Published In The Punch Newspaper Tuesday, June 16, 2015.

Ict: Agagu’s Foundation Graduates 56 Physically Challenged Persons In Ict

A Foundation Established By Wife Of Former Governor Of Ogun State, Olufunke Agagu, Handicapped Education Foundation, Has Graduated No Fewer Than 56 Physically Challenged Persons, Persons In Information And Communication Technology.

Published In The Punch Newspaper Tuesday, June 16, 2015.

Philanthropy: Anan Donates Books To Ekiti Varsity, Coe

The Association Of National Association Of National Accountants Of Nigeria Has Provided Volumes Of Educational Materials To Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, And The College Of Education Ikere Ekiti, To Boost The Study Of Accountancy.

Published in The Punch Newspaper Tuesday, June 16, 2015.

                                                                                     

Philanthropy: Abuja Cleric Gives Lifeline To Triplets, Mum

It was a moment of sheer bliss in Abuja recently, as the general overseer and senior pastor of champions royal assembly in kubwa, Abuja, brother Joshua iginla, gave succor to six-year-old triplets and their mother, a petty trader.

Published in The Dailysun  Newspaper Tuesday, June 16, 2015.

Health: Nigerian Navy Extends Free Medical Outreach To Bayelsa Community

The central naval command (CNC), Nigerian navy, recently celebrated its 59^th anniversary of its existence, as part of the programme marking the event, the navy decided to give residents of onopa community in yenagoa local government area of bayelsa state, a surprise package in form of what it called, medical rhapsody.

Published in The Dailysun  Newspaper Tuesday, June 16, 2015.

Award: Undergraduate Wins Awards At Global Contest For Young Entrepreneurs

For those who listen to unilag fm, the radio station of the university of lagos, prince Joshua oyeniyi would not need much introduction. Oyeniyi is the host of the popular unilag radio talk show, ‘The ambassador.’ He has used his story to inspire many, and he has also explored the stories of renowned personalities in the society, who he regularly features on his talk show to encourage his listeners.

Published in The Dailysun  Newspaper Tuesday, June 16, 2015.

Youth Empowerment: Excitement As Firm Hands Graduates Job-Hunting Skills In Lagos

Recently, a group, RISE, launched its  graduate empowerment programme in Lagos. Tagged “Rise graduates trained programme,” the group said the initiative would help unemployed graduates improve on their hunt for jobs. It said the scheme was in line with its vision of rebuilding the African continent through equipping her youths.

Published in The Dailysun  Newspaper Tuesday, June 16, 2015.

ICT: Tell Me I Am Not Dreaming, Mufutau, Winner, CERN Openlab ICT Training Programme

Mufutau akuruyeju, 500 level computer engineering student of the university of Lagos, akoka, won the coveted slot to study a nine-week ICT training programme in CREN openlab, Switzerland, recently. He became the first African to be selected for the ICT programme. He also enjoys MTNF scholarship, which he has maintained by attaining the required minimum CGPA of 3.50. he spoke with our reporter on his journey to fame.

Published in The Dailysun  Newspaper Tuesday, June 16, 2015.

Philanthropy: Vitafoam Donates 800 Laboratory Coats To UNIBEN

Students of the faculty of pharmacy, university of benin (UNIBEN) gave a clap offering to vitafoam for donating 800 laboratory coats for their use recently. Smiles were on the faces of the students as they displayed their white coats with the vitafoam logo embossed on them.

Published in The Dailysun  Newspaper Tuesday, June 16, 2015.

Sustainability: First Bank Sustainability Sponsors Executive Programme

First bank of Nigeria limited, through its sustainability programme, firstbank sustainability centre is hosting a sustainable business executive programme for corporate executives in charge of social responsibility and sustainability in organisations.

Published in The Dailysun  Newspaper Tuesday, June 16, 2015.

Award: Stanbic IBTC Named Best Asset Management Coy In Nigeria

Stanbic IBTC asset management limited, Nigeria’s leading asset management firm, has been named the best “Best Asset Management Company Nigeria 2015” by the prestigious Global banking  and finance review.

Published in The Dailysun  Newspaper Tuesday, June 16, 2015.

Empowerment: Aptech Offers 90 Million Scholarships To Students On IT Skills

In an effort to help Nigerian students acquire career in the information technology (IT), Aptech, through its career programme called Aptech certified computer professional (ACCP) has offered scholarships worth 90 million naira to Nigerian students who participated in the programme.

Published in The Guardian Newspaper Wednesday, June 17, 2015.

Power: Nigeria Can Achieve 31,000mw Power Generation- NERC Boss

Nigeria would be able to achieve 31,000 megawatts power generation going by the quantum of electricity to be churned out from the 10 National integrated power projects, NIPP, being constructed by the federal by the federal Government, chairman, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory commission, Dr. sam Amadi, has said.

Published in The Guardian Newspaper Wednesday, June 17, 2015.

Investment: Bosch Unveils Investment Agenda In Nigeria’s Automotive Industry

With a  potential for growth, bosch, a global supplier of technology and services has unveiled plans to raise its stakes in Nigeria’s automotive industry as well as in product offerings that would improve the quality of life in four business sectors of the nation.

Published in The Guardian Newspaper Wednesday, June 17, 2015.

Education: Abia Lawmaker To Train 50 Students On Oversea Scholarship

A member of the house of representatives, ossy prestige has promised to sponsor 50 students of his constituency to any country of their choice on scholarship, irrespective of their local government of origin.

Published in The Vanguard Newspaper Thursday, June 18, 2015.

Infrastructure: Geometric Power, GE To Build 1,080MW Power Plant

Geometric power has entered into partnership with general electric to invest $800 million, about N160 billion in the construction of a 1,080 megawatts power plant in Nigeria.

Published in The Vanguard Newspaper Thursday, June 18, 2015.

SME: African Guarantee Fund: Bridging Africa’s SME Funding Gap

All over the world, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are widely recognised as big drivers of economic growth, innovation, regional development and job creation. A strong and vibrant SME provides a strong foundation to improve standards of living and reduce poverty.

Published in The Vanguard Newspaper Thursday, June 18, 2015.

Sustainable Education: Exxonmobil Boosts Geoscience Study With N34.62m

Technical geoscience, ExxonMobil Nigeria, Mr Michael udoh, said the programme started with six universities, Ahmadu bello university, zaria; Delta state university, abraka; university of Ibadan; university of benin; university of calabar; and Nnamdi azikiwe university, Awka, while obafemi awolowo university, ile ife and university of Nigeria nsukka, were added in 2011.

Published in The Vanguard Newspaper Thursday, June 18, 2015.

EDP Donates 180 Dictionaries, Calls For Support Of Education Sector 

With the aim of helping students become proficient in English language and improving their overall communication skills, the English dictionary project, EDP, has visited schools in okota, lagos state recently.

Published in The Vanguard Newspaper Thursday, June 18, 2015.

Education: Lagoon School Nurtures Future Female Scientists

In line with its objectives to educate the girl-child, lagoon school- an all-female secondary school- based in lekki, recently organized a science quiz and project competition for female students across some secondary schools in Lagos state.

Published in The Vanguard Newspaper Thursday, June 18, 2015.

CSR: Airtel Donates To Bethesda Home Of Blind

Airtel Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to empowering less privileged Nigerians as it donated food stuffs, consumables, among others to support the students, staff and management of Bethesda home of the blind.

Published in The Vanguard Newspaper Thursday, June 18, 2015.

Philanthropy: Rotary Grants $19m For Polio Eradication In Nigeria, Others

ROTARY has announced $19 million in funds for polio eradication in eight African countries, including $9.9 million for Nigeria. These grants came as a part of $40.3million in funds announced by rotary this week.

Published in The Vanguard Newspaper Thursday, June 18, 2015.

Philanthropy: Dangote Lifts Nepal Earthquakes Victims With $1m

Lagos alarmed at the dimension wreaked by earthquakes in the federal democratic republic of Nepal, the Dangote foundation has provided succour for the victims of the disaster by donating one million dollars to the government and the people of the country.

Published in The Vanguard Newspaper Thursday, June 18, 2015.

CSR: MTN Donates Digital Libraries To Schools

ABUJA- Nigerian leading telecom service provider, MTN Nigeria has made a donation of two digital libraries and other items to two schools in the federal capital territory, Abuja.

Published in The Vanguard Newspaper Thursday, June 18, 2015.

CSR: Smile Boosts First Telemedicine With Smifi

Lagos-committed to its corporate social responsibility, CSR promise, smile communications Nigeria limited has provided first consultants medical centre, FCMC, obalende, Lagos, with SMiFi routers.

Published in The Vanguard Newspaper Thursday, June 18, 2015.

Infrastructure: N3bn Debt Slows Down Work On Lagos-Ibadan Road

The scheduled completion time of the Lagos-ibadan expressway may be affected following the decision of the contractors to slow down work due to the non-payment of over N3bn owed them by the infrastructure bank for work done and duly certified.

Published in The Punch Newspaper Thursday, June 18, 2015.

CSR News Summary Issue 104

 INDUSTRY PULSE: NEW APPOINTMENTS AT THE SUN

The board of directors of the sun publishing limited has approved the appointment of a new Managing director/Editor-in-chief to succeed Mr Femi Adesina whose appointment as special adviser, Media and Publicity to president Muhammadu Buhari was announced on Sunday evening.

Published in The Daily Sun newspaper Tuesday, June 2, 2015.

TRADE: FILAND ,NIGERIA PARTNER ON TRADE

Finland ambassador is seeking deep bilateral trade relationship with Nigeria with the aim of working on a strategy that would improve trade.

Published in The Nation newspaper Wednesday, June 3, 2015.

HEALTH: ACCESS BANK’S ‘W INITIATIVE PARTNERS AUDREY PACK

The Access Bank ‘W Initiative’ is partnering Business Direct and services on the Audrey pack project in Nigeria to support women.

Published in The Nation newspaper Wednesday, June 3, 2015.

SUSTAINABILITY BANKING: TAKING CASH-LESS BANKING TO GREATER HEIGHTS

The dream of getting financial services to the nooks and crannies of the country is being realised by banks, the central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), telecoms operators and the Nigeria communications commission (NCC) via money.

Published in The Nation newspaper Wednesday, June 3, 2015.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: ROTARY’S PROJECTS LIFT NEEDY           COMMUNITIES

When the rotary club of Omole Golden District 9110 decided to key into the lagos state’s Ministry of Education’s support our school initiative by donating an information technology laboratory to oke-ira senior Grammar school,in ojodu local Government council Development Area, it was drivenby the need to improve access to ICT to as many students as possible.

Published in The Nation newspaper Wednesday, June 3, 2015.

HEALTH: FIRM’S FREE MEDICAL PROGRAMME LIFTS COMMUNITY

Disturbed by the high deaths caused by hypertension, drugs manufacturing giant, Neimeth International pharmaceuticals Plc, has launched a medical programme in ikeja, its host community. The aim is to reduce the high rate of the disease.

Published in The Nation newspaper Wednesday, June 3, 2015.

PHILANTROPY: FREE SURGERIES FOR INDIGENT CHILDREN

After lying helplessly at the paediatric ward of lagos state university teaching hospital (LASUTH) for months without any hope of getting money for their treatment, nine indigent children’s hope of having corrective surgeries has finally been realised. This is courtesy of Yeloton African children foundation (YACF), a non-governmental organisation(NGO).

Published in The Nation newspaper Wednesday, June 3, 2015.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: PETRALON INVESTS OVER $10B IN   OPLS 2005, 2006

Petralon energy said it has committed in excess of $10 million over the last six months to complete the re-entry of the existing Dawes Island-1 well in oil block located in oil prospecting leases(OPLs)2005 and 2006 in rivers state.

Published in The Nation newspaper Wednesday, June 3, 2015.

EMPOWERMENT: VODACOM PROMOTES E-LEARNING IN SCHOOLS

Furthering its mission to empower youth through communication technology(ICT), Vodacom Business Nigeria has hosted 56 students from the S.S peter & Paul Nursery and primary school, Ikate Elegushi on a special tour of the company’s facilities to learn about cloud computing and the technology behind e-learning.

Published in The Nation newspaper Wednesday, June 3, 2015.

INVESTMENT: HOTELS.NG SECURES $1.2M FACILITY

Nigeria’s online hotel booking agency, Hotels.ng has secured $1.2million (about N240 million)investments from international investors.

Published in The Nation newspaper Wednesday, June 3, 2015.

AWARD: ECOBANK GROUP CEO WINS ‘AFRICAN BANKER OF THE YEAR’ AWARD

Ecobank group ceo Albert Essien last night won the African banker of the year award at the ninth edition of the African banker Awards in Abijan, cote d’ivoire.

Published in The Nation newspaper Wednesday, June 3, 2015.

ICT: BUHARI’S GOVERNMENT, ICT STAKE HOLDERS SET DIGITAL AGENDA, LIST EXPECTATIONS

Although technology was at the centre of the just concluded 2015 elections, Nigerian IT practitioners have expressed fresh concern saying that Nigeria may not reap the benefits of digital economy of the 21^st century unless the present government listens to the wake up call of making Information Technology the centrepiece of national development mission.

Published in the Vanguard Newspaper Sunday, June 7, 2015.

PHILANTROPY: CLERIC DONATES BOOKS TO DELTA CHILDREN

Founder of an Ekeredjebor-based Emmanuel Covenant ministries (ECM), Ugheli, Delta state , Pastor Aaron Ijhilogbe, recently marked children’s day in his church distributing over N200,000 worth of exercise books to the children in the state.

Published in the Vanguard Newspaper Sunday, June 7, 2015.

EVENT: WE ARE BRINGING ‘KING OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE’ TO MEET NIGERIA’S CEOs –INI ONUK

Renown expert on corporate governance, Prof Mervyn King, from South Africa is visiting Nigeria soon on the auspices of the 5^th edition of AR-CSR^Tm . During the visit, King is scheduled to meet with chief executive officers (CEOs)of Nigeria’s companies.

Published in the Vanguard Newspaper Sunday, June 7, 2015.

OIL: LACK OF TRANSPARENCY, CORRUPTION ROOT CAUSES OF FUEL SCARCITY- OYEKOYA

The new administration of Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, has a lot of work to do if it must change the dwindling fortune of the country. Nigerians are still battling to cope with the negative effects of the crippling strike embarked upon by oil marketers recently over the contentious outstanding subsidy claims of over N200 billion which grounded the already sick economy an act described as sabotage by the outgoing administration.

Published in the Vanguard Newspaper Sunday, June 7, 2015.

PHILANTROPY: ACCESS BANK DONATES N10M TO UNICEF

The prestigious Access Bank charity shield international polo tournament came to a flourishing climax over the weekend with the presentation of the N10 million donations by the spoke sponsors, Access Bank plc to UNICEF.

Published in the Vanguard Newspaper Sunday, June 7, 2015.

PHILANTHROPY: WORLD HUNGER DAY, OKOKU’S FOUNDATION FETES MAINLAND KIDS

Compelled by the need to impact on the lives of the less-privileged kids in the society, the greater tomorrow children’s foundation has marked this year’s world hunger and children’s day by feeding about 200 primary school pupils from mainland Local Government Area in Lagos.

Published in the Vanguard Newspaper Sunday, June 7, 2015.

AWARD: ONIYESAN BAGS SFPF AWARD

A non-governmental organization based in Abuja, soccer for peace foundation has presented an award to Ambassador Austine oniyesan for his contribution to the development of Nigerian youths through sports.

Published in the Vanguard Newspaper Sunday, June 7, 2015.

EXTERNAL RESERVES: EXTERNAL RESERVES DROP BY $469M IN TWO WEEKS

The nation’s exchange reserves have been depleted by $469m in the past two weeks, the latest figures from the central bank of Nigeria have been revealed.

Published in the punch Newspaper Sunday, June 7, 2015.

HEALTH: CLEFT LIP AND CLEFT PALATE

This is the developmental anomaly involving the face and nose which occurs very early during a pregnancy. It is the most common birth defect occurring in a ridge between the nose and the mouth such that it is often deep enough to evolve the floor of the nostril.

Published in the punch Newspaper Sunday, June 7, 2015.

PARTNERSHIP: ZENNER, GERMANY WILL FURTHER ITS RELATIONS WITH NIGERIA IN THE AREAS OF ENERGY AND SECURITY

Mr Michael zenner is the German ambassador to Nigeria. In this interview with Abuja bureau chief, MADU ONUORAH, and ABOSEDE MUSARI, he affirms that Germany will further its relations with Nigeria, especially in the areas of renewable energy and security.

Published in the Guardian Newspaper Sunday, june 7, 2015.

INVESTMENT: INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

A study has put a monetary value to sustainable innovations as well as new opportunities in Africa, stating that the continent can deliver $350 billion per year in extra revenue and cost savings.

Published in This day Newspaper Sunday, June 7, 2015.

INVESTMENT: CROSS-RIVER GOVERNMENT WOOS INVESTORS WITH SEAPORT

The cross river state governor, prof. Ben Ayade, has urged the business community to key into the projects of his administration.

Published in the punch Newspaper Monday, June 8, 2015.

SUSTAINABILITY: SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES: CBN CONSIDERS INCENTIVES FOR BANKS

The central bank of Nigeria is working on a set of incentives for banks in the country to imbibe sustainable banking practices.

Published in the punch Newspaper Monday, June 8, 2015.

EMPOWERMENT: SPDC TRAINS 300 MIDWIVES IN NIGER DELTA

Shell Petroleum Development of Nigeria limited is spearheading the training of 300 midwives who will support the government’s effort at deploying more skilled health workers in rural communities.

Published in the punch Newspaper Monday, June 8, 2015.

EDUCATION: UNILAG BUILDING DEPARTMENT ORGANISES ENERGY EFFICIENCY LECTURE

The department of building, university of lagos, is set to host a public lecture on how to achieve energy efficiency and healthiness in the design, construction and use of buildings.

Published in the punch Newspaper Monday, June 8, 2015.

INFRASTRUCTURE: WORK BEGINS ON EKO ATLANTIC CITY’S ROAD NETWORK

The management of Eko Atlantic city says it has commenced the development of main thoroughfares and access roads in the new highbrow settlements on the edge of the Atlantic ocean in Victoria island, Lagos.

Published in the punch Newspaper Monday, June 8, 2015.

SME: BOL OFFERS DIGITAL PRODUCTS TO BOOST SME DEVELOPMENT

The bank industry on Tuesday has released five digital applications that will enhance development among the over 2,500 small and medium enterprises, that are linked to the bank’s website.

Published in the punch Newspaper Monday, June 8, 2015.

EDUCATION: MTN INVESTS IN EDUCATION THROUGH PROMO

Employees of MTN Nigeria will for the next 21 days embark on social projects aimed at lifting communities where the company operates under its 2015 edition of ’21 Days of yello care’.

Published in the punch Newspaper Monday, June 8, 2015.

PHILANTHROPY: VODACOM BUSINESS PROVIDES INTERNET ACCESS TO LAGOS SCHOOL

Vodacom Business Nigeria has launched its wireless fidelity (WiFi) services at the federal Science and Technical college , Yaba, Lagos, targeted at providing internet services to the students and teachers of the school, in their classrooms, laboratories, workshops and staff offices.

Published in the Thisday Newspaper Monday, June 8, 2015.

INDUSTRY PULSE: AFRICA LEADERSHIP FORUM APPOINTS NEW HEAD

The African leadership forum, a leadership and capacity development organisation, has announced the appointment of olumide ajayi as new head and executive director of the forum.

Published in the Thisday Newspaper Monday, June 8, 2015.

INVESTMENT: CHINESE FIRM TO INVEST $45 IN STEEL PLANT IN LAGOS

A chinese firm, polris mines limited, is to commit $45 million into the establishment of a steel manufacturing plant in lagos , Nigeria’s economic hub, in what could add to boost the nation’s industrialisation.

Published in The Business Day Newspaper Monday, June 8, 2015.

INVESTMENT: DANGOTE TO INVEST $16BN IN AFRICA IN THREE (3) YEARS

Dangote group Plc is set to invest $16 billion in new and existing projects across Africa between now and 2018, according to Aliko Dangote, president/CEO, Dangote Group, at the commissioning of his sixth and largest offshore cement plant in Ethiopia.

Published in The Business Day Newspaper Monday, June 8, 2015.

PHILANTHROPY: DANGOTE FOUNDATION INVESTS N4.2BN ANNUALLY IN CHARITY IN KANO

Zuwaira Yusuf, chief executive officer, Dangote Foundation, says the foundation is expending the sum of N4.2 billion annually in the execution of some projects it embarked upon in kano state.

Published in The Business Day Newspaper Monday, June 8, 2015.

EMPOWERMENT: JIGAWA TRAINS 650 HEALTH WORKERS ON NEGLECTED DISEASES

Jigawa ministry of health yesterday said 650 community health workers have been trained on the management of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in the state.

Published in The Daily sun Newspaper Tuesday, june 9, 2015.

AWARD: AUP HONOURS AUN PRESIDENT, ENSIGN, FOR USING EDUCATION TO PROMOTE PEACE

The American university of Nigeria (AUN) president , Dr. Margee Ensign,has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the American university of Paris.

Published in The Daily sun Newspaper Tuesday, june 9, 2015.

HEALTH: 2,000 PERSONS GET NAVY;S FREE MEDICAL SERVICES IN CROSS RIVER

To residents of okurike community and other neighbouring villages, in Biase local government area of cross river state, the memory of the month of may 2015, will always remain green. It was a month over 2,000 residents suffering from various ailments benefited from free medical care from the Nigeria Navy.

Published in The Daily sun Newspaper Tuesday, june 9, 2015.

INDUSTRY PULSE: ETI NAMES ADEYEMI AS NEW CEO

Ecobank Transitional Incorporated (ETI) has named Mr Ade Ayeyemi as its new group chief executive, it said on Monday.

Published in The Daily sun Newspaper Tuesday, june 9, 2015.

SUSTAINABILITY: ZENITH BANK EMERGES BEST IN CUSTOMER SERVICE, CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Zenith bank has Plc has won two international recognition awards in the global banking & finance review awards for 2015.

Published in The Daily sun Newspaper Tuesday, june 9, 2015.

FINANCIAL INCLUSION: GTB, ETISALAT TO DEEPEN FINANCIAL INCLUSION

Against the backdrop of the central bank of Nigeria (CBN), financial inclusion, GTB has disclosed it is partnering with Etisalat Nigeria to reach 55 million adults who are yet to be banked.

Published in The Daily sun Newspaper Tuesday, june 9, 2015.

SMES: BOI BOOSTS SMES WITH DIGITAL APPS

The bank of the industry (BOI) has released five digital applications that will enhance development among the over 2,500 small and medium Enterprises (SMEs) that are linked to the bank’s website.

Published in The Nation Newspaper Wednesday, June 10, 2015.

MSMEs: FCMB DISBURSES N122M TO MSMEs

First city monument bank (FCMB) has disbursed additional N122 million to micro, small and medium scale enterprises (MSMEs). The amount is expected to grow in the coming months.

Published in The Nation Newspaper Wednesday, June 10, 2015.

HEALTH: FREE EYE CHECK EXCITES LAGOS RESIDENTS

They came out in their droves; those who had one eye challenge or the other.

Published in The Nation Newspaper Wednesday, June 10, 2015.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE: ZENITH BANK WINS GLOBAL AWARDS IN CUSTOMER SERVICE, CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Zenith bank Plc has won global recognitions for its quality services and strong corporate governance. Zenith bank has wo two awards in the global banking & finance review awards for the year.

Published in The Nation Newspaper Wednesday, June 10, 2015.

FINANCIAL LITERACY: CATCHING THEM YOUNG WITH FINANCIAL LITERACY

A woman entrepreneur Mrs. Olakitan wellington is promoting financial literacy among children.

Published in The Nation Newspaper Wednesday, June 10, 2015.

CAPACITY BUILDING: INTEL’S BRIDGES GENDER GAP ON INTERNET

Compared to men, women’s access to internet is low. A report commissioned by intel on the access to, and use of the internet in low and middle income countries indicated women are at a disadvantage.

Published in The Nation Newspaper Wednesday, June 10, 2015.

POWER: POWER SUPPLY HITS 3,281.84MW

Power supply by the Nigerian electricity supply industry(NESI) last Monday was 3,281.84MW.

Published in The Nation Newspaper Wednesday, June 10, 2015.

FINANCIAL LITERACY: BANK PLANS INCENTIVES TO ATTRACT SAVINGS FROM STUDENTS

A commercial bank, First bank Plc, yesterday said it has put in place a set of incentives, including scholarships that would encourage young Nigerians, particularly students, to voluntarily embrace savings culture and by extension, help drive financial inclusion project as championed by the central bank of Nigeria (CBN).

Published in The Guardian Newspaper Wednesday, June 10, 2015.

AWARD: FIDELITY BANK WINS TRADE PROCESSING AWARD

Recognised for its innovative approach to trade financing processing across the shores of the country, Fidelity bank Plc has received the Deutche Bank 2014 USD straight Through processing(STP) Award.

Published in The Guardian Newspaper Wednesday, June 10, 2015.

SUSTAINABILITY: 61M NIGERIANS TO ENJOY FREE MORNING CALLS

An initiative that will see the about 61 million MTN subscribers in Nigeria, enjoy free 30 minutes calls every morning has been introduced.

Published in The Guardian Newspaper Wednesday, June 10, 2015.

YOUTH EMPOWERMENT: VODACOM PROVIDES INTERNET CONNECTIVITY TO LAGOS SCHOOLS

In line with its mission to empower youth through communication technology, Vodacom business Nigeria, has stepped in and provided WIFI services with 220KVA powered generator to help the school connected during power outages.

Published in The Guardian Newspaper Wednesday, June 10, 2015.

AWARD: ACCOLADES FOR GE’s PARTNERSHIP WITH SHELL NIGERIA

GE received two prestigious awards from African investor (Ai) in recognition of the company’s significant contributions towards Africa’s infrastructure development.

Published in The Guardian Newspaper Wednesday, June 10, 2015.