CSR News Summary Issue 57

Agriculture: Cocoa Farmers target N100b Yield

 

Efforts by cocoa farmers to increase their production and hit N100 billion target this year, during the week, received a boost

Published in BusinessDay Newspaper on Monday, 3^rd June, 2013

Philanthropy: Eko Lions Club Assists Cancer Patient

Eko Lions Club has aided the treatment of a 20 year old girl, Omolara Onibudo for cancer.

Published in BusinessDay Newspaper on Monday, 3^rd June, 2013

Partnership: Rivers Community partners Foreign Investors

Egi community in Ogba/Egema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State has announced plan to host some international investors with a view to establishing a glass factory in the state.

Published in BusinessDay Newspaper on Monday, 3^rd June, 2013

Infrastructure: N120bn spent on roads in two years

The Federal Government on Monday said it had spent N120bn on 32 road projects across the country in the last two years

Published in The Punch Newspaper on Tuesday, 4^th June, 2013

Disaster: Fire destroys relief materials of flood victims

Plateau State Emergency Management Agency has confirmed that relief materials donated to the state government were destroyed by a fire outbreak.

Published in The Daily Sun Newspaper on Tuesday, 4^th June, 2013

Investment: Standard Chartered to invest $100m in Nigeria, others

Standard Chartered Group has announced plans to invest $100m in its companies in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and five other African countries.

A statement by the bank on Wednesday noted that the company planned to invest in 110 new branches within the next three years.

Published in The Nation Newspaper on Wednesday, 5^th June, 2013

Philanthropy: Firm donates to Orphans

Consolidated Hallmark Insurance Plc has in continuation of the company’s firm support for its Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives donated various food items and provision.

Published in The Nation Newspaper on Wednesday, 5^th June, 2013

Electricity: Nigeria's Electricity Situation, a Nightmare

Federal Government, yesterday, in Abuja, said despite the investment in the power sector, only 25 percent of Nigerians currently had access to electricity.

Published in The Nation Newspaper on Wednesday, 5th June, 2013

Health: PDP initiatives in Ogun seeks malaria roll out

The Ogun State Government and Reckitt Benckiser’s Mortein insecticide brand has formed a strategic alliance that could reduce the incidence of malaria among Nigerians.

Published in Daily Independent Newspaper on Wednesday, 5th June, 2013

Insecurity: Renewed Attacks on Nigerians in South Africa

The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs, Rep. Nnenna Ukeje, has described the renewed attacks on Nigerians in South Africa as distressing.

Published in Daily Independent Newspaper on Wednesday, 5th June, 2013

Infrastructure: Ushafa Pottery Centre Suffers Neglect

Ushafa Pottery Centre, located about 40km from Abuja city centre, was established by the Late Maryam Babangida under her Better Life for Rural Women Project more than 20 years.

Published in Vanguard Newspaper on Thursday, 6^th June, 2013

Agriculture: Nigeria targets Global Dominance in Cocoa

The cocoa industry in Nigeria is repositioning, not only to compete favourably in the world market but also to rise to the peak of the global market of the economy.

Published in Vanguard Newspaper on Thursday, 6^th June, 2013

Infrastructure: Infrastructure Bank to stake $2bn in Lagos red line rail project

The Infrastructure Bank Plc is to provide funds for the proposed $2 billion Lagos Red Rail Project that wil commute two million passengers daily from Alagbado to Marina in Lagos

Published in Vanguard Newspaper on Thursday, 6^th June, 2013

Agriculture: Women farmers hail rice production drive

A group, Women in Agriculture has described the Kogi State Government Accelerated Rice Scheme as a step towards industrialization of the state.

Published in National Mirror Newspaper on Friday, 7^th June 2013

Community Development: Community benefit from ALSON Water Scheme in A/Ibom

 

The people of Ikot Akpan Enin in Ikot Abasi local government area of Akwa Ibom State are now to enjoy improved socio-economic activities following the inauguration of a water project in the area by the management of Aluminium Smelter Company of Nigeria (ALSCON) as part of its commitment to the development of host communities.

Published in National Mirror Newspaper on Friday, 7^th June 2013

 

Emergency Aid for 2,400 People Fleeing Violence in Nigeria

 

Several hundred families fleeing violence in northern Nigeria and taking refuge in the Diffa area of south-eastern Niger are being provided with emergency supplies and food aid by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Red Cross Society of Niger.

Published in National Mirror Newspaper on Friday, 7^th June 2013

Labour:  N24b Glass Industry to employ 900 in Rivers Community

The N24 billion float glass industry in Egi community, Ogna/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area (Onelga) of Rivers State, will employ 900 persons, President of Egi Peoples Assembly, Oris Onyiri, has disclosed.

Published in National Mirror Newspaper on Friday, 7^th June 2013

Climate Change: ‘Food Wastage, Price increase responsible for Climate Change’

Climate change is about the poorest, most vulnerable and food insecure people. Most of the food-insecure communities in heavily populated developing countries suffer from extreme weather events and environmental degradation.

Published in National Mirror Newspaper on Friday, 7^th June 2013