CSR News Summary Issue 78

Health: No Ebola Virus Outbreak in Nigeria, Says Health Minister

 

The Federal Government yesterday dispelled fear about the Ebola Virus, saying there is no outbreak of the infection in Nigeria.

Published in Punch Newspaper on Sunday, 30^th March 2014

 

Infrastructure: World Bank Votes N1.9b for Erosion Control

 

The World Bank through the Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP) will spend N1.9 billion to control three gully erosion sites in Imo State.

Published in Punch Newspaper on Sunday, 30^th March 2014

 

MDGs: Nigeria will not meet MDGs by 2015

 

Year 2015 is around the corner and its clear that Nigeria and may other countried will not meet the targets for the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by 2015, says United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator, Mr. Daouda Toure.

Published in Punch Newspaper on Sunday, 30^th March 2014

 

Health: 38% Nigerian women undergo genital mutilation – Report

 

About 38 out of every 100 Nigerian women, between the ages of 45 and 49, have undergone genital mutilation, the Population Reference Bureau has said.

Published in Punch Newspaper on Sunday, 30^th March 2014

 

Empowerment: BATN Empowers Over 180 Farmers in Oyo

 

The British America Tobacco Nigeria empowered over 180 tobacco farmers in Oyo State with farm implements, motor-cycles and overhead storage tanks to boost their productivity.

Published in The Guardian Newspaper on Sunday, 30^th March 2014

 

ICT: Government moves to bridge gender divide in ICT

 

The Nigerian Government has taken a major step towards bridging the wide gender gulf by launching the 1000 Girls for ICT Training Programme in partnership with Chinese telecoms vendor and original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Huawei.‎

Published in The Guardian Newspaper on Sunday, 30^th March 2014

 

Infrastructure: FG partners Japanese agency to develop National water resources master plan

 

The Nigerian Government has officially received the revised edition of the Integrated National Water Resources Master Plan document which was originally developed through partnership with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources from the Japanese International Corporation Agency (JICA).

Published in The Guardian Newspaper on Sunday, 30^th March 2014

 

Philanthropy: Innovation Earns Lagos School E-Classroom, Tablets

The Lagos State Government has donated e-classroom and tablet computers to Ayedere/Ajibola Junior Secondary School in recognition of its outstanding performance at last year's 'Power Kids' Energy competition.

Published in BusinessDay Newspaper on Monday, 31^st March 2014

 

Philanthropy: Firm donates e-classroom to Lagos School

 

The smiles on the faces of students of Ayodere Ajibora Junior High School, Ketu in Lagos were broader than normal. Something was happening and the students could not hide their excitement,

Published in BusinessDay Newspaper on Monday, 31^st March 2014

Sustainable Banking: CBN, IFC Harp on Sustainable Banking

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

Published in BusinessDay Newspaper on Monday, 31^st March 2014

 

Infrastructure: AfDB to consider $200m Rivers Water Project this month

The African Development Bank (AfDB) board of directors will meet on March 26, 2014 to consider a possible approval of $200 million financing for Rivers State water project.

Published in BusinessDay Newspaper on Monday, 31^st March 2014

Agriculture: Rice Production gets 6,000ha Boost

Rice farming in Nigeria is set to receive a major boost, following the completion of arrangements by Olam Nigeria Limited to cultivate 6,000 hectares of low land rice.

Published in BusinessDay Newspaper on Monday, 31^st March 2014

Inauguration: FG inaugurates ICT clubs for girls

 

In a bid to bridge the gender gap in Information and Communication Technology, the Federal Government has inaugurated 12 ICT clubs strictly for girls across the six geopolitical zones.

Published in DailySun Newspaper on Tuesday, 1^st April 2014

Insecurity: Terrorism in Africa worries IPU secretary

 

The outgoing Secretary – General of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, Mr. Anders Johnson, on Monday, lamented the growing cases of terrorism across the globe.

Published in Punch Newspaper on Tuesday, 1^st April 2014

Investment: Nigeria’s Unicem Invests $510m In New Cement Line

United Cement Company of Nigeria Limited (UNICEM), the country’s third largest cement manufacturer, has kicked off investment to develop a 2.5 million metric tons cement line, as it aims to double its existing 5 million tons capacity by 2016.

Published in Punch Newspaper on Tuesday, 1^st April 2014

Industry Pulse: Zenith Bank names Olisamedua new CEO

Zenith Bank, Nigeria, has named long-serving Peter Olisamedua Amangbo as new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) after its current head, Mr Godwin Emefiele, was confirmed as the next governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria.

Published in Nigerian Tribune Newspaper on Tuesday, 1^st April 2014

Agriculture: FG to distribute 79,000mt of seeds to farmers this season

The Federal Government has unfolded plans to distribute 79,000 tonnes of seeds made up of 45,000 tonnes of rice seeds and 47,000 tonnes of maize seeds to farmers during the 2014 farming season.

Published in Nigerian Tribune Newspaper on Tuesday, 1^st April 2014

Philanthropy: WAAP donates to agric faculty

The West Africa Agricultural Productivity Programme (WAAP – Nigeria) has donated a brand new Toyota Hilux van to  the Faculty of Agriculture.

Published in Nigerian Tribune Newspaper on Tuesday, 1^st April 2014

Health: Kaduna to partner UNICEF on fight against HIV

Kaduna State Government is set to partner the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) on the fight against HIV, especially in enhancing prevention of mother to child transmission care.

Published in Nigerian Tribune Newspaper on Tuesday, 1^st April 2014

Climate Change: Climate Change is here, now. Will the world act?

There’s a new tone in the latest report on climate change from the United Nations’ expert organisation on the subject. The Intergovernmenatal Panel on climate change doesn’t just forecast the usual sweeping changes that are likely to occur as the planet warns.

Published in The Nation Newspaper on Wednesday, 2^nd April 2014

Investment: Chevron’s investments in Africa worth over $37b in 10 years

The Managing Director, Chevron Nigeria Limited, Andrew Fawthrop, has said the firm’s investments in Africa in the last 10 years are worth over $37 billion.

Published in The Nation Newspaper on Wednesday, 2^nd April 2014

Industry Pulse: ISPON gets new head, tasks govt on software growth

 After four successful years of two terms as the President of the institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria, Chris Uwaje, on Monday, in Lagos, passed the leadership baron to the new head of the insutitute, Pius Okigbo Fr.

Published in The Nation Newspaper on Wednesday, 2^nd April 2014

 

Philanthropy: Tompolo Foundation renders free medical services to Gbaramatu indigenes

Secretary of Tompolo Foundation, Mr. Paul Bebenimibo, has called on indigenes of Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South-West Local Government Area, Delta State, to avail themselves of the Federal Government’s free medical services rendered by the foundation.

Published in BusinessDay Newspaper on Thursday, 3^rd April 2014

Philanthropy: Lantern donates books to community library

Publishers of Lantern Books has equipped Ijebu Imusin community e-library with educative books to boost learning and reading culture in the state.

Published in Vanguard Newspaper on Thursday, 3^rd April 2014

Investment: Chinese businessmen to invest $300 billion in Nigeria

Over twenty investors from the Republic of China who are on a business tour in the country have indicated their readiness to invest about $300 billion to boost Nigeria’s economy.

Published in Vanguard Newspaper on Thursday, 3^rd April 2014

 

Education:  Global Finance school launches free e-learning library

In the spirit of free information and self improvement for everyone, Global Finance School, an innovator in financial and managerial e-learning, has  announced that it offers free access to its online library of  bestselling e-books.

An enormous source of knowledge derived from 30 years of experience in publishing educational literature in finance is now available online, the school said.

Published in Vanguard Newspaper on Thursday, 3^rd April 2014

 

Industry Pulse: FG appoints new Group Executive Directors for NNPC

Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan has appointed new Group Executive Directors to fill critical vacancies currently exist in the Corporation in the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC.

Published in Vanguard Newspaper on Thursday, 3^rd April 2014

 

Health: BACATMA targets 3m for free HIV/AIDS Testing

About three million people are being targeted for free HIV/AIDS testing and counselling in Bauchi State. Executive Secretary, Bauchi State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Malaria, BACATMA, Dr. Abdulaziz Manga, made this known, yesterday, at a forum organised by the Senator A.D Rufai Foundation in Bauchi, the state capital.

Published in Daily Independent Newspaper on Thursday, 3^rd April 2014

 

International Trade: EU confirms 6.5b new support for trade in West Africa

The European Union (EU) has announced a new support of about €6.5 billion for the Economic Partnership Agreement Development Programme (PAPED) for West Africa for 2014- 2020.

Published in Daily Independent Newspaper on Thursday, 3^rd April 2014

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

 

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

Published in National Mirror Newspaper on Friday, 4^th April 2014

 

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

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

Published in National Mirror Newspaper on Friday, 4^th April 2014

 

Partnership: Sterling Bank partners Lagos Eko Project in VTS

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

Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Friday, 4^th April 2014

 

Education: FG inaugurates institute for entrepreneurial skill development

 

The Federal Government in collaboration with the World Bank on Thursday inaugurated the Global Distance Learning Institute for the development of entrepreneurial capacity of Nigerian students.

Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Friday, 4^th April 2014

 

Philanthropy: WAMCO donates Milk to over Two Million Pupils

 

WAMCO Nigeria Plc, makers of Peak, Three Crowns and Friso, has given out free school milk to over two million pupils in public primary schools in four states of the federation. 

Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Friday, 4^th April 2014

 

Education: FG Launches Global Distance Learning Institute

 

The World Bank has supported Nigeria’s Global Distance Learning Institute (GDLI) with $20 million. Speaking at the inauguration of the institute in Abuja yesterday, the Co-ordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, said the former President of the World Bank in 2005 had a dream to connect the world through knowledge-sharing.

Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Friday, 4^th April 2014

 

CSR News Summary Issue 77

Philanthropy: Ikoyi Metropolitan Rotary donates to support Rape victims

 

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

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

 

Empowerment: Intel advocates women empowerment via ICT

 

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

Published in Vanguard Newspaper on Sunday, 9^th March 2014

 

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

 

126,000 fresh graduates have been registered nationwide for Graduate Internship Scheme being championed by the subsidy Re-investment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P).

Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Sunday, 9^th March 2014

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

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

Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Sunday, 9^th March 2014

Climate Change: Limiting Effect of Climate Change, by IPCC

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released two new Methodology Reports on Friday that were prepared by its Taskforce on National Greenhouse Gas Inventories (TFI).

Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Sunday, 9^th March 2014

 

Partnership: Etisalat Partners Huawei on IT Outsourcing Programme

Etisalat and Huawei, a global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider has jointly announced the strategic agreement on Information Technology (IT) outsourcing to boost services.

Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Monday, 10^th March 2014

 

Business Strategy: Access Bank Refocuses Business Strategy

 

Access Bank Plc’s expansion into Africa has slowed with the bank redirecting its focus in Nigeria.

Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Monday, 10^th March 2014

Sustainable Banking: CBN, IFC Harp on Sustainable Banking

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

Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Monday, 10^th March 2014

 

Environment: Shell shuts Nembe Creek Trunkline due to Oil Leak

 

Shell has shut a key oil pipeline in Southern Nigeria to stop a leak caused by oil theft and sabotage.

Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Monday, 10^th March 2014

Environment: Community shuts down Agip

 

Residents of Rumueme community in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, took to the street, to protest the company’s insensitivity to its corporate social responsibility.

Published in DailySun Newspaper on Tuesday, 11^th March 2014

ICT: Inlaks installs Hyosung Windows7 ATMs in banks

 

An ICT and infrastructure solutions provider, Inlaks Computers, has confirmed the deployment of Hyosung Windows 7 Automated Teller Machines in banks.

Published in Punch Newspaper on Tuesday, 11^th March 2014

Health: New guidance for treating children with acute malnutrition

 

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

Published in Punch Newspaper on Tuesday, 11^th March 2014

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

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

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

Infrastructure: TCN to complete 160 transmission projects

 

The Chairman, Board of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, Mr. Ibrahim Waziri, has said that the firm will boost electricity supply by completing 160 ongoing projects across the country.

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

 

Empowerment: Honeywell empowers women entrepreneurs

 

Honeywell Flour Mills Plc, amker of Honeywell noodles, has restated its commitment to supporting entrepreneurship as it has empowered about 40 indigent women with products ad equipment as start-up capital.

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

 

Industry Pulse: Ecobank Group appoints Essien as new CEO

 

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

Albert Essien has been at Ecobank for more than 20years, rising to the position of Deputy Group CEO two years ago.

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

 

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

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

Speaking at a technical meeting between with officials of both governments in attendance, at the Federal Ministry of Power headquarters in Abuja, the Minister of State for Power, Mohammed Wakil, stressed the ministry’s readiness to ensure quick completion of the project.

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

Insecurity: UNHCR concerned as hundreds flee from Boko Haram

The UN refugee agency on Tuesday said it was increasingly alarmed at the humanitarian impact of continuing violence in north-eastern Nigeria and stressed the importance of protecting civilians.

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

 

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

 

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

Published in BusinessDay Newspaper on Wednesday, 12th March 2014

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

 

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

Published in BusinessDay Newspaper on Wednesday, 12th March 2014

Award: LCCI holds maiden award May 1

 

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

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

 

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

The World Bank has pledged to support the Lagos Eko Secondary Schools project with 42 million dollars to enhance the education sector in the state.

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

Education: Oando Foundation launches 1st ICT Centre

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

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

 

Labour: British Airways unveils internship for aviation students

In a move aimed at further deepening its contribution to the development of the Nigerian aviation industry, British Airways has announced the launch of a capacity building initiative tagged Leaders of Tomorrow.

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

 

Financial Inclusion: Skye Bank takes financial literacy drive to schools

Skye Bank Plc has taken the financial literacy drive to some secondary schools in the country with a view to inculcating the savings culture in them.

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

 

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

 

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

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

 

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

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

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

 

Partnership: Sterling Bank partners Lagos Eko Project in VTS

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

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

 

Environment: Fresh oil spill ravages Bayelsa communities

 

A fresh oil spill from a leak on a pipeline belonging to Nigeria Agip Oil Company (NAOC) has polluted creeks and waterways of some fishing communities in Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.

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

 

CSR News Summary Issue 76

Philanthropy: Church donates to LUTH

 

As part of its efforts to redeem its pledge to the College of Medicine, Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi Araba, Lagos, the Chapel of Healing Cross in LUTH precently presented a cheque of N6 million to LUTH for crèche.

Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Monday, 24^th February 2014

Partnership: GEMA, Samsung enter Global Partnership Agreement

The Global Enterprise Mobility Alliance (GEMA), a global independent joint venture providing enterprise mobility managed services to multinational organisations, has announced its strategic global partnership with Samsung Electronics.

Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Monday, 24^th February 2014

Agribusiness: Sahel Capital Raises $33m to Boost Agribusiness in Nigeria

West African-focused Fund Manager, Sahel Capital has unbundled a $33 million investment fund for agribusiness in Nigeria, with particular focus on the sector’s SMEs.

Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Monday, 24^th February 2014

 

Business Growth: ‘Strong MFBs will boost SME growth’

The Kwara State Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Demola Banu, has said strong and efficient microfinance institution will accelerate financial and economic growth, especially the development of Small and Medium Enterprises.

Published in Punch Newspaper on Tuesday, 25^th February 2014

 

Agriculture: FG, German Development Bank establish $100m agric fund

 

The Federal Government and the German Development Bank have established a $100m fund for agricultural financing in Nigeria.

Published in Punch Newspaper on Tuesday, 25^th February 2014

Health: Controversy Trails Nigeria's Stock of Child Vaccines

Three months after raising the alarm of a potential shortage of immunization vaccines for children, the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, NPHCDA, has said the Federal Government now has adequate supply of necessary vaccines.

Published in The Nation Newspaper on Wednesday, 26^th February 2014

 

Labour: Standard Chartered’s operations support 1.9 million jobs

 

Standard Chartered Bank’s Africa operations have been assessed as supporting 1.9 million jobs and contributing $10.7 billion to the Sub-Saharan economies.

Published in The Guardian Newspaper on Wednesday, 19^th February 2014

Sustainable Energy: UN harps on Sustainable Energy for all

 

The United Nationa General Assembly’s resolution on ‘Sustainable Energy for All’ calls on its member states to galvanise efforts to make universal access to sustainable modern energy services a priority.

Published in The Guardian Newspaper on Wednesday, 19^th February 2014

 

Infrastructure: Ilesa Water Dam 90% Completed

 

The Illesa Water Dam Project is to be delivered in the next three months, having reached 90 percent completion, Minister of Water Resources, Mrs. Sarah Ochekpe, has said.

Published in Vanguard Newspaper on Thursday, 27^th February 2014

Award: Pearson Education receives CSR Award

 

Pearson Education, the world’s leading education company, emerged as one of the winners of the Lagos State Government Support Our Schools Initiative Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award for 2014.

Published in Vanguard Newspaper on Thursday, 27^th February 2014

 

Empowerment: MTN empowers youth with skills Development Project

 

In aligning with the Federal Government’s efforts to raise the level of entrepreneurial skill acquisition in Nigeria, the MTN foundation has launched a youth skills development project worth millions of Naira at the Government Technical College, Ikorodu, Lagos.

Published in Vanguard Newspaper on Thursday, 27^th February 2014

Labour: Standard Bank supports 1.9m jobs in Sub-Saharan Africa – Report

Standard Chartered Bank has supported some 1.9 million jobs in Sub-Saharan Africa, equivalent to around 0.6 per cent of the region’s total workforce, according to an independent report on the social and economic impact of the bank’s operations in Africa, looking at the value added to the economy and how it supports trade and employment.

Published in Vanguard Newspaper on Thursday, 27th February 2014

Industry Pulse: The Federal Government of Nigeria re-appoints Prof. Ujah as NIMR DG

 

President Goodluck Jonathan has reappointed Professor Innocent Ujah as the Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, NIMR. This was contained in a press release signed by head, information and public relations unit of the organisation, Lillian Chukwu.

Published in Vanguard Newspaper on Thursday, 27th February 2014

 

Health: New guidance for treating children with acute malnutrition

 

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

Published in Vanguard Newspaper on Thursday, 27th February 2014

 

Agriculture: Kwara to disburse N214m agricultural loan to farmers

The Kwara Government on Wednesday said it would disburse N214 million loan to farmers to boost agricultural activities in the state.

Published in The Guardian Newspaper on Thursday, 27th February 2014

Infrastructure: Fashola inaugurates N1b Imota Asphalt Plant

Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola yesterday inaugurated the Imota Asphalt Plant in Ikorodu. Fashola said the plant would create jobs and impact positively on its host community. He said: “With this project, the asphalt removed from bad roads will now be recycled, so nothing will go to waste again.

Published in The Nation Newspaper on Friday, 28^th February 2014

 

Empowerment: Agency empowers entrepreneurs with N10m

 

Shield Academy Partners Limited, the implementing agency of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s South-South Entrepreneurial Development Centre, has inaugurated a seed fund of N10m for the empowerment of existing and aspiring entrepreneurs, who successfully completed its entrepreneurship training programme and had their business plans certified.

Published in The Nation Newspaper on Friday, 28^th February 2014