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

CSR News Summary Issue 56

Disaster:  '90 Per Cent of Fire in Nigeria Caused by Human Negligence'

 

Ninety percent of fire incidents in the country is caused by human negligence, the Manager, Public Administration Department of the Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company (KRPC), Mallam Abdullahi Idris has said.

Published in BusinessDay Newspaper on Monday, 27^th May, 2013

“Philanthropy should go beyond charity in Africa”

“Philanthropic aid to Africa should no longer be limited to mere charity,” Tony Elumelu, a Nigerian economist and also initiator of the Elumelu Foundation said on Tuesday in Marrakesh.

Published in The Punch Newspaper on Tuesday, 28^th May, 2013

Agriculture: Edo govt to boost manpower in agriculture

Edo State Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Abdul Oroh, has re-affirmed the state government’s commitment to building a middle level manpower required in agriculture through the provision of seedling and mechanisation as well as ensuring the accreditation of courses offered in the state owned College of Agriculture, Iguoriakhi.

Published in The Punch Newspaper on Tuesday, 28^th May, 2013

Energy: Nigerian Political Clash May Cause 20% Petroleum Output Loss

The national working committee (NWC) of Nigeria’s ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday suspended Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, fuelling possible militant attacks in the oil-rich region, according to reports.

Published in The Punch Newspaper on Tuesday, 28^th May, 2013

Sustainability: CBN seeks IFC’s support on Sustainable Banking

The Central Bank of Nigeria on Tuesday said it was partnering the International Finance Corporation to boost the compliance rate of Nigerian banks on  Sustainable Banking.

Published in The Punch Newspaper on Thursday, 30^th May, 2013

Education: UK to help educate 800,000 northern children by 2015

British Government has indicated plans to educate 800,000 northern children by 2015, pledging to support Nigeria to reduce poverty.

Published in Daily Independent Newspaper on Thursday, 30^th May, 2013

Business: Nigeria External Reserves Still Above U.S. $48 Billion

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that Nigeria's external reserves stood at 48.76 billion dollars (N75.57 trillion) as at April 16.

Published in Daily Independent Newspaper on Thursday, 30^th May, 2013

Health: In Nigeria, 1.8 Million Nigerian Children Orphaned By HIV/Aids Related Death

Hajia Salimot Lawal, the Kwara Ministry of Health Coordinator for HIV/AIDS, said on Thursday that more than 1.8 million Nigerian children had been orphaned by HIV and AIDS- related deaths.

Published in Daily Independent Newspaper on Thursday, 30^th May, 2013

Health: UNFPA, IPPF launch initiative to boost family planning

The United Nations Fund for Population Activities, UNFPA, and the International Planned Parenthood Federation, IPPF, have jointly launched a new initiative at the ongoing women conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to boost family planning services in Nigeria and 12 other countries.

Published in National Mirror Newspaper on Friday, 31^st May, 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 National Mirror Newspaper on Friday, 31^st May, 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, 31^st May, 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, 31^st May, 2013

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Philanthropy: NDDC donates drugs, LLINs to Cross River

Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has donated 60,000 deworming tablets and Long Lasting Insecticides Treated Nets (LLINs) to Cross River State.

Published in BusinessDay Newspaper on Monday, 20^th May, 2013

Investment: New Fund launched to fuel impact investing in Africa

The Rockefeller Foundation and The Tony Elumelu Foundatiion have announced the launch of the Impact Economy Innovations Fund (IEIF) at the Impact Investing in Africa: Accelerating the Industry Regionally Forum.

Published in BusinessDay Newspaper on Monday, 20^th May, 2013

Empowerment: NECA’s women network trains teenagers on entrepreneurship

Women’s network under the Nigeria’s Employers Consultative Association (NECA) mid- week held its first entrepreneurship training programme for teenagers in Lagos.

Published in BusinessDay Newspaper on Monday, 20^th May, 2013

Energy: Power Supply to Lagos Cut By 20 Percent in Nigeria

Minister of Power, Prof. Chinedu Nebo, has said that parts of Lagos within the supply range where fire razed power transmission facility would experience cut in electricity suplly by 20 per cent.

Published in BusinessDay Newspaper on Monday, 20^th May, 2013

Climate Change: Climate Change  to Worsen Hunger in Nigeria, Others

West African Policy makers should prepare for future challenges from climate change as they address the pressing needs of bread – based economic growth and tackle hunger issues, the International Food Policy Institute (IFPRI) has said.

Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Monday, 20^th May, 2013

Inauguration: FG Inaugurates Task Force on Review of Investment Policies

The Federal Government has taken another major step towards improving Nigeria’s investment climate, with the inauguration of a task force to review the country’s investment policies.

Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Monday, 20^th May, 2013

Insecurity: Escaping Nigeria's Cycle of Violence

Having cut short a trip to South Africa and annulled a planned state visit to Namibia, President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria declared a "state of emergency" in three northeast states on May 14.

Published in The Punch Newspaper on Tuesday, 21^st May, 2013

Environment: Multiple Oil Spills contaminate Balyesa Community

Residents of Ikarama Communtiy have reported that several oil spills from nearby oil wells have contaminated the Taylor Creek in Yenagoa, Balyesa State.

Published in The Punch Newspaper on Tuesday, 21^st May, 2013

Empowerment: NGO to support women with N20bn

A Non-Governmental Organization, the New Nation, has earmarked N20bn to reduce poverty among women in the country.

Published in The Punch Newspaper on Tuesday, 21^st May, 2013

Health: Rollback malaria scheme may fail

Unless extensive research into the development of new drugs, vaccines and diagnostics in the treatment of malaria are vigorously pursued, efforts being made to tackle the scourge globally through the ‘Rollback Malaria’ programme would be hindered as a result of the increasing resistance of malaria parasite to the few available anti-malaria drugs.

Published in The Punch Newspaper on Tuesday, 21^st May, 2013

Environment: Downpour ravages buildings in Delta

Scores of residents in various parts of Delta State were yesterday devastated, following a downpour that ravaged many buildings and market places.

Published in DailySun Newspaper on Tuesday, 21^st May, 2013

Education: Stakeholders tasked on Children Education

Stakeholders in the education sector, have been urged to be totally involved in every child’s cognitive, affective and psychomotor development because it will help to produce the total child, while curtailing the excesses of youthful exuberance.

Published in DailySun Newspaper on Tuesday, 21^st May, 2013

Philanthropy: Kano donates N20m to Baga victims

Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso yesterday donated N20 million to victims of Baga killings in Borno State to cushion the devastating impact of the bloody clash between Boko Haram insurgents and soldiers in the area.

Published in The Nation Newspaper on Wednesday, 22^nd May, 2013

Agriculture: US plans $250m fertiliser plant in Edo

The Consul General of the United States of America to Nigeria, Mr. Jeffery Hawkins, has disclosed plans by his home government to establish a $250m fertiliser plant in Edo State.

Published in The Punch Newspaper on Wednesday, 22^nd May, 2013

Philanthropy: Coca Cola Foundation, others offer free medical screening to 200.000 Nigerians

As part of its activities to mark Rotary International’s Family Health Day 2013 in Nigeria, Uganda and South Africa, over 100,00 Nigerians have received free medical screening for Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDs), diabetics, blood pressure and breast cancer

Published in Guardian Newspaper on Thursday, 23^rd May, 2013

Education: Indian Embassy Education expo begins today

To give prospective Nigerian students the opportunity of an affordable higher education, the Indian High Commissioner in Nigeria, Mr. Shri Mahesh Sachdev will today declare the second Indian education expo open.

Published in Guardian Newspaper on Thursday, 23^rd May, 2013

Education: UK to help educate 800,000 northern children by 2015

British Government has indicated plans to educate 800,000 northern children by 2015, pledging to support Nigeria to reduce poverty.

Published in Daily Independent Newspaper on Thursday, 23^rd May, 2013

Business: Nigeria External Reserves Still Above U.S. $48 Billion

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that Nigeria's external reserves stood at 48.76 billion dollars (N75.57 trillion) as at April 16.

Published in Daily Independent Newspaper on Thursday, 23^rd May, 2013

Health: In Nigeria, 1.8 Million Nigerian Children Orphaned By HIV/Aids Related Death

Hajia Salimot Lawal, the Kwara Ministry of Health Coordinator for HIV/AIDS, said on Thursday that more than 1.8 million Nigerian children had been orphaned by HIV and AIDS- related deaths.

Published in Daily Independent Newspaper on Thursday, 23^rd May, 2013

Health: Federal Government earmarks N1bn for adult literacy

Federal Government has released N1 billion to revitalize adult literacy in Nigeria.

Published in Daily Independent  Newspaper on Thursday, 23^rd May, 2013

Aids and Assistance: NERMA, Borno to build 250 houses for flood victims

National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has delivered building materials to support Borno State Government in the construction of 250 houses for communities displaced by the 2012 flood in the state.

Published in Daily Independent  Newspaper on Thursday, 23^rd May, 2013

Agriculture: Nigeria’s agric sector has attracted $8b investment commitments – Adesina

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Akinwumi Adesina, said the nation’s agricultural sector has attracted about $8 billion worth of investment commitments since 2012.

Published in Guardian Newspaper on Thursday, 23^rd May, 2013

Investment: Dangote to invest $600m in Sugar Production in three states

President, Dangote Group of Company, Muhammed Aliko Dangote, has disclosed the readiness of his company to invest over $600 million in production of sugar in Kwara, Kebbi and Sokoto States.

Published in Daily Independent  Newspaper on Thursday, 23^rd May, 2013

Environment: Erosion threatens Edo Communities

Residents of Ujabhole – Uwessan and Ibore communities of Esan Central Local Government Area, Edo State face imminent extinction following the menacing gully and erosison which has continued to plague the town for some time.

Published in Daily Independent  Newspaper on Thursday, 23^rd May, 2013

Infrastructure: Ekiti awards N6.2bn Road Contract

The Ekiti State Government has awarded contracts for the construction of four inter-township roads.

Published in National Mirror Newspaper on Friday, 24^th May, 2013

Labour: Imo State Workers demand N1.9bn

More than 1,380 workers of Imo State Palm Plantation have rejected Governor Rochas Okorocha’s plea for them to continue their service in the concessioned state – owned government.

Published in National Mirror Newspaper on Friday, 24^th May, 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, 24^th May, 2013

CSR News Summary Issue 54

Investment: New Fund launched to fuel impact investing in Africa

The  Rockefeller Foundation and The Tony Elumelu Foundatiion have announced the launch of the Impact Economy Innovations Fund (IEIF) at the Impact Investing in Africa: Accelerating the Industry Regionally Forum.

Published in BusinessDay Newspaper on Monday, 6^th May, 2013

Empowerment: NECA’s women network trains teenagers on entrepreneurship

Women’s network under the Nigeria’s Employers Consultative Association (NECA) mid- week held its first entrepreneurship training programme for teenagers in Lagos.

Published in BusinessDay Newspaper on Monday, 6^th May, 2013

Climate Change: Climate Change  to Worsen Hunger in Nigeria, Others

West African Policy makers should prepare for future challenges from climate change as they address the pressing needs of bread – based economic growth and tackle hunger issues, the International Food Policy Institute (IFPRI) has said.

Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Monday, 6^th May, 2013

Inauguration: FG Inaugurates Task Force on Review of Investment Policies

The Federal Government has taken another major step towards improving Nigeria’s investment climate, with the inauguration of a task force to review the country’s investment policies.

Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Monday, 6^th May, 2013

Environment: Multiple Oil Spills contaminate Balyesa Community

Residents of Ikarama Communtiy have reported that several oil spills from nearby oil wells have contaminated the Taylor Creek in Yenagoa, Balyesa State.

Published in The Punch Newspaper on Tuesday, 7^th May, 2013

Empowerment: NGO to support women with N20bn

A Non-Governmental Organization, the New Nation, has earmarked N20bn to reduce poverty among women in the country.

Published in The Punch Newspaper on Tuesday, 7^th May, 2013

Health: Rollback malaria scheme may fail

Unless extensive research into the development of new drugs, vaccines and diagnostics in the treatment of malaria are vigorously pursued, efforts being made to tackle the scourge globally through the ‘Rollback Malaria’ programme would be hindered as a result of the increasing resistance of malaria parasite to the few available anti-malaria drugs.

Published in The Punch Newspaper on Tuesday, 7^th May, 2013

Environment: Downpour ravages buildings in Delta

Scores of residents in various parts of Delta State were yesterday devastated, following a downpour that ravaged many buildings and market places.

Published in DailySun Newspaper on Tuesday, 7^th May, 2013

Education: Stakeholders tasked on Children Education

Stakeholders in the education sector, have been urged to be totally involved in every child’s cognitive, effective and psychomotor development because it will help to produce the total child, while curtailing the excesses of youthful exuberance.

Published in DailySun Newspaper on Tuesday, 7^th May, 2013

Philanthropy: Kano donates N20m to Baga victims

Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso yesterday donated N20 million to victims of Baga killings in Borno State to cushion the devastating impact of the bloody clash between Boko Haram insurgents and soldiers in the area. Kwankwaso was at the Maiduguri Government House to commiserate with Borno State Government and the people of the state over the heavy casualty recorded and destruction of over 2, 000 houses during the Baga carnage.

Published in The Nation Newspaper on Wednesday, 8^th May, 2013

Health:  N200m for drugs

Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun Statte has said the state government spent more than 200m on procurement of drugs, News Agency of Nigeria reports.

Published in The Guardian Newspaper on Wednesday, 8^th May, 2013

Energy: Federal Government of Nigeria to Earn N413 Billion From Sale of Power Assets in 2013

The Federal Government is to earn over N413.4 billion ($2.6 billion) from the sale of power assets in the 2013 fiscal year.

Published in Daily Independent  Newspaper on Thursday, 9^th May, 2013

Infrastructure: Industrial Revolution On Course to Harness Steel Resources

In its efforts to fast track the industrialisation of the country, the federal government expressed readiness to unveil its Industrial Revolution Plan (IRP), which is intended to develop the ecosystem and make the country self-sufficient by harnessing the potentials of the steel sector as the hub of infrastructural development.

Published in Daily Independent Newspaper on Thursday, 9^th May, 2013

Insecurity: Again, Scores Killed in Renewed Attacks in Plateau, Nigeria

Scores of persons have again been slain following renewed attacks unleashed on Tsamiya-Mavo settlements near Kanana in Wase Local Government Area, Plateau State.

Published in Daily Independent Newspaper on Thursday, 9^th May, 2013

Business: Nigeria External Reserves Still Above U.S. $48 Billion

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that Nigeria's external reserves stood at 48.76 billion dollars (N75.57 trillion) as at April 16.

Published in Daily Independent Newspaper on Thursday, 9^th May, 2013

Health: In Nigeria, 1.8 Million Nigerian Children Orphaned By HIV/Aids Related Death

Hajia Salimot Lawal, the Kwara Ministry of Health Coordinator for HIV/AIDS, said on Thursday that more than 1.8 million Nigerian children had been orphaned by HIV and AIDS- related deaths.

Published in Daily Independent Newspaper on Thursday, 9^th May, 2013

Health: Federal Government earmarks N1bn for adult literacy

Federal Government has released N1 billion to revitalize adult literacy in Nigeria.

Published in Daily Independent  Newspaper on Thursday, 9^th May, 2013

Health: Nigeria Records 100 Fresh Cases of Lead Poisoning in Children in Zamfara

An international organisation, Medicines Sans Frontiers (MSF) has said that 100 children have again been affected by lead poisoning complications in Anka and Bukkuyum LGAs in Zamfara in the last three months.

Published in Vanguard Newspaper on Thursday, 9^th May, 2013

Inauguration: FG Inaugurates Task Force on Review of Investment Policies

The Federal Government has taken another major step towards improving Nigeria’s investment climate, with the inauguration of a task force to review the country’s investment policies.

Published in Vanguard Newspaper on Thursday, 9^th May, 2013

Health: Nigeria Records 100 Fresh Cases of Lead Poisoning in Children in Zamfara

An international organisation, Medicines Sans Frontiers (MSF) has said that 100 children have again been affected by lead poisoning complications in Anka and Bukkuyum LGAs in Zamfara in the last three months.

Published in Vanguard Newspaper on Friday, 10^th May, 2013

Inauguration: FG Inaugurates Task Force on Review of Investment Policies

The Federal Government has taken another major step towards improving Nigeria’s investment climate, with the inauguration of a task force to review the country’s investment policies.

Published in Vanguard Newspaper on Friday, 10^th May, 2013

Infrastructure: Ekiti awards N6.2bn Road Contract

The Ekiti State Government has awarded contracts for the construction of four inter-township roads.

Published in National Mirror Newspaper on Friday, 10^th May, 2013

Labour: Imo State Workers demand N1.9bn

More than 1,380 workers of Imo State Palm Plantation have rejected Governor Rochas Okorocha’s plea for them to continue their service in the concessioned state – owned government.

Published in National Mirror Newspaper on Friday, 10^th May, 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, 10^th May, 2013

CSR News Summary Issue 53

Investment: New Fund launched to fuel impact investing in Africa

The  Rockefeller Foundation and The Tony Elumelu Foundatiion have announced the launch of the Impact Economy Innovations Fund (IEIF) at the Impact Investing in Africa: Accelerating the Industry Regionally Forum.

Published in BusinessDay Newspaper on Monday, 15^th April, 2013

Empowerment: NECA’s women network trains teenagers on entrepreneurship

Women’s network under the Nigeria’s Employers Consultative Association (NECA) mid- week held its first entrepreneurship training programme for teenagers in Lagos.

Published in BusinessDay Newspaper on Monday, 15^th April, 2013

Climate Change: Climate Change  to Worsen Hunger in Nigeria, Others

West African Policy makers should prepare for future challenges from climate change as they address the pressing needs of bread – based economic growth and tackle hunger issues, the International Food Policy Institute (IFPRI) has said.

Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Monday, 15^th April, 2013

Inauguration: FG Inaugurates Task Force on Review of Investment Policies

The Federal Government has taken another major step towards improving Nigeria’s investment climate, with the inauguration of a task force to review the country’s investment policies.

Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Monday, 15^th April, 2013

Empowerment: NGO to support women with N20bn

A Non-Governmental Organization, the New Nation, has earmarked N20bn to reduce poverty among women in the country.

Published in The Punch Newspaper on Tuesday, 16^th April, 2013

Health: Rollback malaria scheme may fail

Unless extensive research into the development of new drugs, vaccines and diagnostics in the treatment of malaria are vigorously pursued, efforts being made to tackle the scourge globally through the ‘Rollback Malaria’ programme would be hindered as a result of the increasing resistance of malaria parasite to the few available anti-malaria drugs.

Published in The Punch Newspaper on Tuesday, 16^th April, 2013

Environment: Downpour ravages buildings in Delta

Scores of residents in various parts of Delta State were yesterday devastated, following a downpour that ravaged many buildings and market places.

Published in DailySun Newspaper on Tuesday, 16^th April, 2013

Philanthropy: Dangote Foundation donates $.5m to UNICEF to fight measles

The Dangote Foundation has donated $500,000 (about N79.15 million) through the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to support the government’s response to recent measles outbreak across Nigeria

Published in The Nation Newspaper on Wednesday, 17^th April, 2013

Energy: Federal Government of Nigeria to Earn N413 Billion From Sale of Power Assets in 2013

The Federal Government is to earn over N413.4 billion ($2.6 billion) from the sale of power assets in the 2013 fiscal year.

Published in Daily Independent  Newspaper on Thursday, 18^th April, 2013

Infrastructure: Industrial Revolution On Course to Harness Steel Resources

In its efforts to fast track the industrialisation of the country, the federal government expressed readiness to unveil its Industrial Revolution Plan (IRP), which is intended to develop the ecosystem and make the country self-sufficient by harnessing the potentials of the steel sector as the hub of infrastructural development.

Published in Daily Independent Newspaper on Thursday, 18^th April, 2013

Insecurity: Again, Scores Killed in Renewed Attacks in Plateau, Nigeria

Scores of persons have again been slain following renewed attacks unleashed on Tsamiya-Mavo settlements near Kanana in Wase Local Government Area, Plateau State.

Published in Daily Independent Newspaper on Thursday, 18^th April, 2013

Business: Nigeria External Reserves Still Above U.S. $48 Billion

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that Nigeria's external reserves stood at 48.76 billion dollars (N75.57 trillion) as at April 16.

Published in Daily Independent Newspaper on Thursday, 18^th April, 2013

Health: In Nigeria, 1.8 Million Nigerian Children Orphaned By HIV/Aids Related Death

Hajia Salimot Lawal, the Kwara Ministry of Health Coordinator for HIV/AIDS, said on Thursday that more than 1.8 million Nigerian children had been orphaned by HIV and AIDS- related deaths.

Published in Daily Independent Newspaper on Thursday, 18^th April, 2013

Health: Nigeria Records 100 Fresh Cases of Lead Poisoning in Children in Zamfara

An international organisation, Medicines Sans Frontiers (MSF) has said that 100 children have again been affected by lead poisoning complications in Anka and Bukkuyum LGAs in Zamfara in the last three months.

Published in Vanguard Newspaper on Friday, 19^th April, 2013

Inauguration: FG Inaugurates Task Force on Review of Investment Policies

The Federal Government has taken another major step towards improving Nigeria’s investment climate, with the inauguration of a task force to review the country’s investment policies.

Published in Vanguard Newspaper on Friday, 19^th April, 2013

CSR News Summary Issue 52

Climate Change: Threatens Food Security of Urban Poor, says Report

Policies to increase food security in the global South focus too much on rural food production and not enough on ensuring poor people can access and afford food, especially in urban areas, says a report published on Thursday by the International Institute for Environment and Development.

Published in The Guardian Newspaper on Saturday, 30^th March, 2013

Empowerment: Unilever, Oxfam Empower Nigerian Women

The Managing Director, Unilever Nigeria Plc, Mr. Thabo Mabe, has said the company is supporting Oxfam Nigeria, as part of its efforts at impacting positively in the society.

He said this while presenting a cheque to support Oxam’s initiative of empowering women in rural areas and its activities to celebrate international women’s day, in Lagos on Monday.

Published in The Guardian Newspaper on Saturday, 30^th March, 2013

Environment:  SEMA urges FG to relocate C’River flood Communities

The State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has called on the Federal Government to fulfil its counterpart obligation to relocating the flood community of Agwuagwune, in Biase Local Government Area of Cross River State.

Published in DailySun Newspaper on Saturday, 30^th March, 2013

Philanthropy: UNILAG student receive LG electronics scholarship

Ten students of engineering of the University of Lagos have received scholarship award from LO Electronics, a global leader in consumer electronics and mobile communications.

Published in DailySun Newspaper on Saturday, 30^th March, 2013

Health: Researchers want funding of researches on TB cure

Researchers and health experts have called for the channelling of more funds into research and development of new drugs for the cure of tuberculosis.

According to them, most drugs currently in use for the cure of TB have become outdated.

Published in DailySun Newspaper on Saturday, 30^th March, 2013

Health: Lagos gets first Diabetes Support Centre in Africa

Lagos State government has recorded another giant stride in its efforts to combat diabetes with the donation of the first Diabetes Support Centre in Africa to Ikorodu General Hospital by Novo Nordisk.

Published in Daily Independent Newspaper on Monday, 1^st April, 2013

Environment:  NISEMA battles flood with N50M

Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NISEMA) says it has concluded arrangements to commerce the construction of culverts and drainages across the communities affected by last year’s flood

Published in Daily Independent Newspaper on Monday, 1^st April, 2013

Investment: MultiChoice invest N15.5B in Nigerian content in seven years

The management of leading PayTV provider in the continent, MultiChoice, at the weekend estimated its investment in Nigerian content over the past seven years at over US$94 million (about N15.5 billion). 

Published in Daily Independent Newspaper on Monday, 1^st April, 2013

Agriculture: Japan signs MoU with Nigerian Institutions

Japan has signed a memorandum of understanding with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture and the Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, to improve cassava production and processing for Nigerian farmers.

Published in The Guardian Newspaper on Tuesday, 2^nd April, 2013

Health: Rivers tops Malaria Control

Rivers State has been adjudged the best state in the federation in the area of malaria elimination and control programme.

This was made known at the 11th bi-annual meeting of states’ malaria control  programme managers in Abakalike, Ebonyi State, organised by National Malaria Control Programme in collaboration with the Roll Back Malaria partners to deliberate on the successes and challenges of controlling malaria in Nigeria.

Published in The Mirror Newspaper on Wednesday, 3^rd April, 2013

Philanthropy: Omoworare donates food items to widows at Easter

No fewer than 150 widows benefited from the gift items and beverages donated by a member of National Assembly representing Osun – Est Senatorial District of Osun State, Babajide Omoworare

Published in Daily Independent  Newspaper on Thursday, 4^th April, 2013

Health: Obi flags  flags-off community Health Insurance Scheme

Determined to ensure universal coverage of Nigerians through health insurance, the Federal Government has flagged off the community based and voluntary contributors’ health insurance scheme at Isanlu Town, Yagba East local Government area of Kogi State.

Published in Daily Independent Newspaper on Thursday, 4^th April, 2013

Philanthropy: SFH donates microscopes to C’River

The Society for Family Health (SFH) has donated 19 microscope and accessories to the Cross River Roll Back Malaria Programme.

Published in Daily Independent Newspaper on Thursday, 4^th April, 2013

Health: Measles outbreak hits Rivers LGs

Three local government areas of Etche, Obio/Akpo and Aku-ku-Toru in River State have been hit by the outbreak of measles thereby threatening the lives of people especially children in the affected areas.

Published in Daily Independent Newspaper on Thursday, 4^th April, 2013

Energy: ECOWAS determined to improve energy access in W’Africa

A statement by the ECOWAS Commission on Wednesday in Abuja said that the Executive Director of the Cape Verde-based ECOWAS Centre for Renewal Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE), Mr. Mahama Kappiah, told the visiting President of the ECOWAS Commission, Mr. Kadre Desire Ouédraogo in Praia, last week, that about 52 percent of West Africa’s estimated 300 million population lacked access to electricity supply despite the region’s huge bio-energy, hydro, solar and wind power potentials. Published in Daily Independent Newspaper on Thursday, 4^th April, 2013

Health: Nigeria begins probe into herbal cures for HIV, cancer, malaria, others

Nigeria has began an investigation into alleged herbal cures for the Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), cancer, malaria, asthma, diabetes and contraceptives with the first meeting of the Scientific Committee on Verification of Herbal Cure Claims with stakeholders in Lagos.

Published in Vanguard Newspaper on Thursday, 4^th April, 2013

Philanthropy: Chevron donates autocad studio to YABATECH              

In its effort towards promoting advanced engineering training in the country, Chevron Nigeria Limited, last week, donated an AutoCAD studio with modern equipment and software to the School of Engineering, Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH).

Published in Vanguard Newspaper on Thursday, 4^th April, 2013

Innovation: Student invent Power Generator from Urine

A student of Avi-Cenna International School, Ikega, GRA, Lagos, Gbenga Bamidele Joseph, has invented a urine powered generator that is capable of generating six hours of 300-voltage electricity.

Published in Vanguard Newspaper on Thursday, 4^th April, 2013

Investment: New Fund launched to fuel impact investing in Africa

The  Rockefeller Foundation and The Tony Elumelu Foundatiion have announced the launch of the Impact Economy Innovations Fund (IEIF) at the Impact Investing in Africa: Accelerating the Industry Regionally Forum.

Published in BusinessDay Newspaper on Friday, 5^th April, 2013

Empowerment: NECA’s women network trains teenagers on entrepreneurship

Women’s network under the Nigeria’s Employers Consultative Association (NECA) mid- week held its first entrepreneurship training programme for teenagers in Lagos.

Published in BusinessDay Newspaper on Friday, 5^th April, 2013

Climate Change: Climate Change  to Worsen Hunger in Nigeria, Others

West African Policy makers should prepare for future challenges from climate change as they address the pressing needs of bread – based economic growth and tackle hunger issues, the International Food Policy Institute (IFPRI) has said.

Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Friday, 5^th April, 2013

Inauguration: FG Inaugurates Task Force on Review of Investment Policies

The Federal Government has taken another major step towards improving Nigeria’s investment climate, with the inauguration of a task force to review the country’s investment policies.

Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Friday, 5^th April, 2013