Monday, 15 June 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.

Friday, 8 May 2015

CSR News Summary Issue 103

Community Development: Shell introduces Community Health Insurance

Shell’s deepwater subsidiary in Nigeria, Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company, says it has extended its Community Health Insurance Scheme to Anambra State, with the recent inauguration of the initiative at the Iyi-Enu Mission Hospital.

Published in Punch Newspaper on Monday, 4^th May, 2015

Food Safety: Dangote Sugar gets SON Food Safety Certification

Dangote Sugar Refinery says it has been certified by the Standards Organisation of Nigeria as a food Safety Compliant Company.

Published in Punch Newspaper on Monday, 4^th May, 2015

Sustainability Banking: CBN to review IT standards in Banking Sector

The Central Bank of Nigeria in collaboration with the Information and Technology Standards Council is reviewing the IT standards blueprint in the banking sector

Published in Punch Newspaper on Monday, 4^th May, 2015

Financial Inclusion: MasterCard, AFI set to drive Financial Inclusion

MasterCard and the Alliance for Financial Inclusion have signed a strategic partnership agreement that will enable a close collaboration within the AFI’S Public-Private Dialogue platform.

Published in Punch Newspaper on Monday, 4^th May, 2015

Capacity Building: PenCom, Edinburgh varsity collaborate on Capacity Building

In its determination to improve the leadership and managerial skills of its staff, the National Pension Commission has collaborated with the Business School of University of Edinburgh to train some members of staff.

Published in Punch Newspaper on Tuesday, 5^th May, 2015

Event: Experts from 100 countries storm Ethopia for E-Learning Africa Conference

Poised to provide a unique forum for dialogue, networking and exchange of ideas, e-Learning Africa, the largest and most influential conferences on technology-assisted learning and training in Africa, will be bringing together African education and ICT ministers to meet leading experts.

Published in Punch Newspaper on Tuesday, 5^th May, 2015

Philanthropy: Firms harp on qualitative education, donate hybrid Library to school

The Star Deepwater Petroleum Limited have donated a hybrid library to CMS Grammar school, Bariga, Lagos, to enhance learning and qualitative education in the school.

Published in Punch Newspaper on Tuesday, 5^th May, 2015

ICT: First Bank restates commitment to e-payment

First Bank of Nigeria Limited says it is committed to e-payment and the drive to boost economic growth.

Published in Punch Newspaper on Tuesday, 5^th May, 2015

Corporate Governance Code: FRC, CIBN to partner on Corporate Governance Code

The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria is set to partner with the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria on the proposed National Code of Corporate Governance.

Published in The Nation Newspaper on Wednesday, 6^th May, 2015

Electricity: World Bank approves $200 million for Regional Electricity Commission

The World Bank Group’s Board of Directors has approved $200 million support for a regional transmission network to enable electricity trade among the western African countries.

Published in The Nation Newspaper on Wednesday, 6^th May, 2015

Oil: Boosting Nigeria’s crude Oil production through marginal fields development.

When the Federal Government introduced the local content law in April, 2010, the strategy was to ensure that indigenous companies play a great part in developing oil and gas assets.

Published in The Guardian Newspaper on Wednesday, 6^th May, 2015

Industry Pulse: Heritage Bank appoints directors, promises quality services

Heritage Bank has appointed three top bankers as directors to consolidate its emergence as one of the leading banks in the country.

The new directors are Mrs. Adaeze Udensi, appointed as Executive Director, South Directorate; Ola Olabinjo, Executive, Lagos, Southwest and Corporate Banking Directorate, and Jude Monye, Executive Director, Risk Management/Chief Risk Officer.

Published in The Punch Newspaper on Thursday, 7^th May, 2015

Environment: Groups demand investigation into Bayelsa Oil Spill

Environmental Rights Action/Friends of Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) has faulted the Joint Investigative Visit (JIV) of the Kolo Creek manifold spill site in Otuasega community of Bayelsa State.

Published in The Nation Newspaper on Thursday, 7^th May, 2015

Health: Ecobank supports NACA to fight HIV/AIDS

Ecobank Nigeria and the National Agency for the control of AIDS have collaborated to fight the deadly disease and ensure the delivery of better healthcare services.

Published in The Punch Newspaper on Thursday, 7^th May, 2015

Agribusiness: Transcorp Subsidiary to begin Farming in Benue

Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc has announced that its agribusiness subsidiary, Teragro Commodities Limited, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Benue State Government to lease land to establish citrus farms in Ushongo area of the state

Published in The Punch Newspaper on Thursday, 7^th May, 2015

Education: WAEC Cancels Exams over Cheating

The National Examinations Committee of West Africa Examinations Council on Thursday said it had cancelled results of candidates involved in examination malpractice at the 2014 examinations. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the WAEC Public Affairs Officer, Mr. Damianus Ojijeogu, made this known in a statement in Lagos.

Published in The Punch Newspaper on Thursday, 7^th May, 2015

Infrastructure: Nigeria Requires N4 Trillion To Develop Gas Infrastructure

Nigeria will require about $20 billion (N4 trillion) to bridge to adequately cater for its gas need, the Vice President and Head, Energy and Natural Resources, FBN Capital, Rolake Akinkugbe , has said.

Published in The Guardian Newspaper on Friday, 8^th May, 2015

Investment: Investors stake N2tn on telecoms sector in four years

Foreign direct investors have staked $10bn (about 2tn) on the Nigerian telecommunications industry in the last four years, the Nigerian Communications Commission has said.

Published in The Punch Newspaper on Friday, 8^th May, 2015

Labour: NCDMB Workers threaten strike over promotion, pension.

Workers of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board have threated to embark on an indefinite strike.

Published in The Punch Newspaper on Friday, 8^th May, 2015

Friday, 27 March 2015

CSR News Summary Issue 102

Agriculture: N1bn lost daily to Rice Importation

The Federal Government has said that the country loses about N1 billion everyday from importation of rice, even as it assured that Nigeria will soon stop importing the grains.

Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Monday, 23^rd March, 2015

Education: Enugu to recruit Primary School Teachers

Worried by the decline in the number of primary scholl teachers across the local government areas in the state, Enugu State government has announced its plan to recruit 5,000 teachers to fill existing vacancies.

Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Monday, 23^rd March, 2015

Award: 100 Students get Peace Scholarship Awards

Not less than 100 students from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and other Nigerian universities have benefitted from the Peace Mass Transmit Scholarship Scheme under the auspices of Samuel Maduka Onyishi African Entrepreneurship Foundation.

Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Monday, 23^rd March, 2015

Award: Stanbic IBTC Bank Wins Award

Stanbic IBTC Bank Limited has been named the ‘cashless champion of the year’ by MasterCard.

Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Monday, 23^rd March, 2015

Agriculture: Work Plan to increase Agric Cooperatives Access to Funds Underway

To ensure that agricultural co-operatives benefit from micro, small and medium enterprise development fund of the Central Bank of Nigeria, the federal government through the Ministry of Agriculture has directed the Director of Cooperatives to immediately produce a clear work plan to enable farmers to access loan.

Published in The Punch Newspaper on Tuesday, 24^thMarch, 2015

Empowerment: Abia to Sustain Youth Empowerment Scheme

Abia State Government has pledged to sustain its youth empowerment programme, geared towards engaging youths and other unemployed people in the society in meaningful ventures.

Published in The Punch Newspaper on Tuesday, 24^th March, 2015

ICT: Universal Broadband is Achievable, says Etisalat Boss

The Chief Executive Officer of Etisalat Group has said universal broadband is a real target that could be achieved through public private partnerships to promote greater digital, social and financial inclusion in the developing world.

Published in The Punch Newspaper on Tuesday, 24^th March, 2015

Revenue: Government Revenue drops by N80.248b

The implementation of the yet to be passed 2015 Federal Government Budget may have run into a hitch as revenue to the Federation Account dipped by over N80.248 billion for last month when compared with that of last December, thus setting a stage for funding challenges, SURE-P being the first programme to get a zero allocation.

Published in The Punch Newspaper on Tuesday, 24^th March, 2015

Education: OIS boosts teachers knowledge through Specialist Training

In its continuous efforts to blaze the trail in the education sectir in Nigeria, Olashore International School has started a special training programme for carefullys elected teachers across the country.

Published in The Nation Newspaper on Wednesday, 25^th March, 2015

Financial Literacy: Junior Achievement, CBN drive Financial Literacy among students

Junior Achievement Nigeria as part of its dedication to build a financial literate generation will partner Central Bank of Nigeria in celebrating Global Money Week with Financial Literacy Day.

Published in The Nation Newspaper on Wednesday, 25^th March, 2015

Environment: Group wants justice for Ogoni Communities over Oil Spill

In the Niger Delta, half of the oil spills is said to be due to corrosion of the pipelines. Some of the spill incidents are as a result of poor facilities maintenance, lack of supervision and protection of facilities.

Published in The Nation Newspaper on Wednesday, 25^th March, 2015

SMEs: Access Bank trains SMEs on Financial Management

Access Bank Plc has trained the Small and Medium Enterprises operators on the basic methods of business and financial management to position them for access to finance and business continuity.

Published in The Nation Newspaper on Wednesday, 25^th March, 2015

Health: Ecobank supports NACA to fight HIV/AIDS

Ecobank Nigeria and the National Agency for the control of AIDS have collaborated to fight the deadly disease and ensure the delivery of better healthcare services.

Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Thursday, 26^th March, 2015

Health: More evidence back preventing HIV infection in high-risk persons with AIDS Drugs

The proposed plan by the National Agency for Control of AIDS (NACA) and its global partners to give anti-retroviral drugs to high risk persons, especially men having sex with men, to prevent new Human Immuno-deficiency Virus infections.

Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Friday, 26^th February, 2015

Health: Nigerians Urged to Take Preventive Health Care Seriously

Disturbed by the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) prediction that if care is not taken, by 2030, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are projected to cause nearly five times as many deaths worldwide

Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Friday, 27^th February, 2015

Investment: African Capital, Samages Investments boost economic growth

African Capital Alliance says it has collaborated with Samages Investments Limited to boost economic growth by commencing the development of a 12-storey office complex in Ikoyi, Lagos. African Capital Alliance, an independent private equity firm investing across the West African region, has over $700m in assets under management.

Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Friday, 27^th February, 2015

Financial Inclusion: First Bank restates commitment to financial inclusion

First Bank of Nigeria Limited says it is committed to driving financial literacy among the youth and the unbanked segment of the economy.

Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Friday, 27^th February, 2015

Tuesday, 3 March 2015

CSR News Summary Issue 101

Agriculture: Our 2Fish-Fingering Stocking Capacity Can Make Impact

With the massive degradation of the environment and unending oil spillage in the Niger Delta, finding table fish, either from fresh water or marine ecosystem, in naturally likely places is slimmer by the day.

Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Monday, 23rd February, 2015

Agriculture: WAAPP Partners FIIRO on Agro-Industrial Research, Technology Development

The National Project Coordinator of West African Agricultural Productivity, Prof. Damian Chikwendu has pledged his agency support with the Federal Institute of Industrial Research Oshodi in the are of agro-industrial research and technology development.

Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Monday, 23rd February, 2015

Award: Konga.com bags 2nd most Innovative Award in Nigeria

A business media brand, Fast Company, has honoured Konga.com as the second most innovative company in Nigeria.

Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Monday, 23rd February, 2015

Environment: Lagos residents want government to upgrade ‘Fasehun Bridge’

Residents of Okota in Lagos are pleading with the authorities to help upgrade an improvished bridge attracted to the area by a private individual

Published in The Punch Newspaper on Tuesday, 24th February, 2015

Sustainability: FirstBank attains ISO22301 recertification on business community management

First Bank of Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of FBN Holdings Plc has achieved the recertification of the international Business Continuity.

Published in The Punch Newspaper on Tuesday, 24th February, 2015

Power: Lack of Electricity stuncts Economic Growth, says World Bank

The World Bank has described poor electricity supply as a major retarding factor to economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa.

Published in The Punch Newspaper on Tuesday, 24th February, 2015

Empowerment: Abia to Sustain Youth Empowerment Scheme

Abia State Government has pledged to sustain its youth empowerment programme, geared towards engaging youths and other unemployed people in the society in meaningful ventures.

Published in The Punch Newspaper on Tuesday, 24th February, 2015

ICT: Strategic ICT deployment will shore up varsities global competitiveness

Going by the strategic importance of information and communication, not a few education watchers have underscored its relevance to the nation’s education sector.

Published in The Nation Newspaper on Wednesday, 25th February, 2015

Agriculture: Private sector driving, unlocking the gems in Nigeria Agricultural sector

Investment by the Private sector in the country has increased immensely since the revolution of the sector. The Private sector which is the engine of growth has being driving and unlocking the opportunities that abounds in the sector.

Published in The Nation Newspaper on Wednesday, 25th February, 2015

Philanthropy: US donates $2m to Nigeria’s Safe Schools Initiative

The United States on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Government to contribute $2 million to Nigeria’s Safe Schools Initiative (SSI) set up to meet the education needs of thousands of children affected by ongoing conflict in the country’s North East region.

Published in The Nation Newspaper on Wednesday, 25th February, 2015

Agriculture: FG targets extra 2.9 million metric tonnes

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development has said about 2.9 million metric tonnes of high quality milled rice will add to the existing stock in the country.

Published in The Daily Independent Newspaper on Thursday, 26th February, 2015

Industry Pulse: Wema Bank names new Directors

Wema Bank Plc has announced the appointment of four new directors, in a bid to position the bank for further growth.

Published in The Daily Independent Newspaper on Thursday, 26th February, 2015

Grant: Agricultural College receives Grant

The Federal College of Agriculture, Akure has been awarded a grant by the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State.

Published in The Guardian Newspaper on Thursday, 26th February, 2015

Revenue: Government Revenue drops by N80.248b

Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Friday, 27th February, 2015

Health: More evidence back preventing HIV infection in high-risk persons with AIDS Drugs

Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Friday, 27th February, 2015

Health: Nigeria’s daily subsidy on fuel hits N1.5 billion

Federal Government’s Subsidy on a litre of fuel has increased from N15.82k it recorded one week ago to N30.05k at an exchange rate of N199 to a dollar as at yesterday.

Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Friday, 27th February, 2015

Power: Discos support power generation with 273MW

Four power firms which were granted embedded generation licences now contribute additional 273 megawatts to improve power supply in some parts of the country.

Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Friday, 27th February, 2015

Power: Firms inject N300b fresh fund into Power Sector

The new investors in the electricity generation and distribution companies have injected over N300 billion into the power sector in the last one and half years.

Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Friday, 27th February, 2015

SME: Support for SMEs now urgent, says Heritage Bank

Heritage Bank Limited said there is no better time to support the nation’s fledgling Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) sub-sector than now when the tide of economic challenges is on the rise.

Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Friday, 27th February, 2015

Capacity Building: NAPTIN, NSE to expand training capacity in Power Sector

Nigeria is expanding its local capacity to train technical workforce for the power sector, while aiming to become a regional hub for required expertise to electric power drive.