Friday, 19 June 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 23rd 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 59th 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.















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