CSR News Summary Issue 109

Renewable Energy: Investing Renewable Energy, Research, Green Technology, FG Urged

The Federal government has been advised to focus on investment in renewable energy research, green technology, subsidies and zero tariffs to promote non-grid clean energy systems. Executive Director, Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth (ERA/FoEN) Dr Godwin Uyi Ojo gave the advice this weekend in benin city at the 5^th Renewable Energy Workshop.

Published in the This Day Newspaper Sunday July 12, 2015

Health: Polio Free Zamfara Wins One Million US Dollars

Zamfara State has won a total sum of one million dollars from Bill Gates and Dangote foundation for being polio free state in 2013 and 2014 respectively. Meanwhile, a 19 member state routine immunization working group committee has been inaugurated by the State Ministry of Health to ensure full coordination and effective implementation of routine immunization activities In the state.

Published in the Guardian Newspaper Sunday July 12, 2015

ICT: We Will Train 20,000 African Youths In Software Code- SAP President,EMEA

Frank Cohen is the President of SAP for Europe, Middle East and Africa. He was in Nigeria recently to evangelize potentials of SAP African Code Week aimed to train kids on software coding. According to him, SAP in the initiative will train 20,000 youths across eleven countries in Africa by the end of the programme.

Published in the Vanguard Newspaper Sunday July 12, 2015

Community Empowerment: AIRTEL, UNICEF Partner To Empower Nigerian Communities

Airtel Nigeria and United Nations Children Education Fund, UNICEF have entered an agreement to expand their collaboration across all 36 states and FCT in Nigeria. The partnership will increase access to social change related information and provide opportunities for participation whilst pushing forward U-Report, an innovative project supported by UNICEF.

Published in the Vanguard Newspaper Sunday July 12, 2015

ICT: West African Central Banks Embrace New Monetary Policy Management Techniques

Participants from central banks and finance ministries within the West African sub-region have been trained on modern skills needed to analyse macroeconomic models for effective management of monetary and fiscal policies to enhance greater productivity in the region. The participants who came from Nigeria, Ghana, Gambia, Sierra Leone and Liberia were also trained on computer applications in accounting, auditing and financial management.

 Published in the Vanguard Newspaper Sunday July 12, 2015

Capacity Development: Shell facilitates skill acquisition, capacity development between Nigerian, British firms

As part of efforts to boost local content drive, skills acquisition and capacity development of Nigerian companies in the Nigerian oil and gas industry, Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production has facilitated series of partnership among Nigerian and British firms.

  

Published in the Business Day Newspaper Monday July 13, 2015

Internet Connectivity: MainOne To Raise $300 Million For West African Expansion

MainOne cable company which operates an undersea cable connecting  west Africa, plans to raise $300 million to expand internet services and connectivity in Nigeria and the wider region.

 Published in the Business Day Newspaper Monday July 13, 2015

Power: AFC To Co-Develop The US$ 120 Million Singrobo Hydro Power Plant In Cóte D’ivoire

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), a leading investment grade rated multilateral development finance institution and project developer, announced the signing of a joint development agreement with Ivoire Hydro Energy SA (IHE), an Ivorian project company, for the development of the 44MW Singrobo hydroelectric power plant (Singrobo) in Cóte d Ivoire.

Published in the Business Day Newspaper Monday July 13, 2015

Industry Pulse: PwC Named World’s Second Most Attractive Employer For Business Students

PwC has been ranked as the world’s second most attractive employer for business students in universum’s  Annual World’s Most Attractive Employer ranking – second only to Google.

Published in the Business Day Newspaper Monday July 13, 2015

SMEs: VConnect launches new online marketplace solutions for SMEs

Determined to grow the business of small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs), which occupies a critical part of the nation’s economy, VConnect, an online business directory and local search engine, has perfected plans to equip SMEs with innovative online marketplace solutions that would aid long-term growth.

Published in the Business Day Newspaper Monday July 13, 2015

Industry Pulse: EY Nigeria Strengthens Capacity, Admits 4 New Partners, ED

EY Nigeria, a global leader in Assurance, Tax, Transaction and Advisory services, has announced the admission of four partners and Executive Director. The admission takes place from July 1, 2015.

Published in the Business Day Newspaper Monday July 13, 2015

Entrepreneurial Opportunities: Networking Opportunity For Entrepreneurs

Sterling Business Network (SBN) has provided an opportunity for Nigerian entrepreneurs to grow through networking, having set up offices in Port-Harcourt and Lagos.

Published in the Business Day Newspaper Monday July 13, 2015

IOSCO Out Report With Report On SME Financing Through Capital Markets

The Board of the international organization of securities commissions (IOSCO) yesterday published the report on SME Financing through Capital markets, which provides recommendations for regulators to facilitate capital raising by small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in emerging markets.

Published in the Business Day Newspaper Monday July 13, 2015

Youth Empowerment: ITF Kicks Off 2m Annual Jobs Scheme For Nigerian Youths

 The industrial Training fund has finalised a structure that will provide 2 million jobs for Nigerian youths annually through its skills acquisition and employment creation programme. Juliet Chukkas-Onaeko , director general, ITF, disclosed this weekend, saying the fund planned to achieve the feat by collaborating with the Nigerian Employers Consultative Association.

Published in the Business Day Newspaper Monday July 13, 2015

Entrepreneurial Opportunities: Osibanjo, Elumelu, Zinsou, Urge Entrepreneurs To Explore Capacity To Develop Capacity To Develop Africa

 Business and political leaders across Africa have urged the continent’s entrepreneurs to harness self and continental potential to haul Africa out of Poverty and Underdevelopment. These leaders gave the advice at the Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship programme (TEEP) boot camp 2015, which held weekend at Covenant University, Otta Ogun state.

Published in the Business Day Newspaper Monday July 13, 2015

Entrepreneurial Opportunities: Elumelu Organises Bootcamp For 1,000 Emerging African Entrepreneurs

As part of Tony Elumelu foundation’s (TEF’s) $100 million commitment to empower African entrepreneurs, the 1,000 emerging entrepreneurs that had earlier been selected under the Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme (TEEP) Class of 2015, converged in Sango ota, Ogun State, for a two-day boot camp session.

Published in the This Day Newspaper Monday July 13, 2015

MSMEs: Financing Gap for Small Business Hits N9.6trn

Efforts by the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari to create jobs via the micro, small and medium-scale enterprises (MSMEs) may not materialise as the financing gap for small business has reached an all- time high of N9.6 trillion.

Published in the This Day Newspaper Monday July 13, 2015

Industry Pulse: Ayade, Okowa Inaugurate Fynefield’s N3bn Oil depot in Calabar

Cross River State Governor, Prof Ben Ayade and his Delta State counterpart, Dr ifeanyi okowa, have inaugurated Fynefield petroleum FZE’s ultra-modern 40 million-litre capacity petroleum product depot at the calabar Free Trade Zone (FTZ) in Cross-River State.

Published in the This Day Newspaper Monday July 13, 2015

Partnership: VDT, ATCON to sponsor Internet protocol Workshop

VDT Communications, Winner of the 2015 Broadband Company of the Year Award, is collaborating with the Association of Telecoms Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), to sponsor this year’s internet protocol version 6 (IPv6) workshop, which begins this week in Lagos.

Published in the This Day Newspaper Monday July 13, 2015

Industry Pulse: NAICOM Confirms Samuel As NICON MD

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), has confirmed the appointment of Mr. Bayode Samuel as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of NICON Insurance Limited.

Published in the This Day Newspaper Monday July 13, 2015

Industry Pulse: WAUTI Elects Somorin as First Female President

The West African Union of Tax Institutes (WAUTI) has elected Dr. Olateju Somorin as its first female president since its formation of the group in 2011. The WAUTI is an association of national tax professionals within the ECOWAS sub-region.

Published in the This Day Newspaper Monday July 13, 2015

Industry Pulse: Adelegan Emerges NBCC President

The Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) has elected Dapo Adelegan as its new president.

Published in the This Day Newspaper Monday July 13, 2015

Award: GTBank Bags Euromoney Award

Guaranty Trust Bank Plc (GTBank) said it once more reaffirmed its position as one of the leading global brand with its recognition as the ‘Best Bank in Nigeria’ during the 2015 Euromoney awards held in London.

Published in the This Day Newspaper Monday July 13, 2015

ICT: Visa Unveils Emerging Transaction Technology Innovations

VISA, one of the world’s foremost global payment technology and brand evaluation companies has said it is unveiling more transaction innovations to improve its payment technology services to its customers.

Published in the This Day Newspaper Monday July 13, 2015

CSR: Skye Bank Donates Bus, Computers to ile-Oluji Polytechnic

In furtherance of its Corporate Social Responsibility, Skye Bank has donated a 15-seater Toyota Hiace Bus and 25 branded HP Computer Work Stations to the newly established Federal Polytechnic, Ile-Oluji, Ondo State.

Published in the This Day Newspaper Monday July 13, 2015

Agribusiness: Sterling Bank Finances N50m Tractor Purchases

Sterling  Bank Plc has said it recently financed the purchase of tractors for members of the tractors owners and hiring facilities association of Nigeria (TOHFAN). The cost of the tractors was put at N50 million.

Published in the This Day Newspaper Monday July 13, 2015

Entrepreneurial Opportunities: EY Seeks to Develop West Africa’s Entrepreneurs

EY (Ernest & Young), a global professional services firm, has called for entrepreneurs in west Africa to step forward and compete for its Entrepreneur of the year Award.

Published in the This Day Newspaper Monday July 13, 2015

Financial Inclusion: Access Bank Launches Multi-Channel Payment Solution

Access Bank Plc has introduced a new multi banking payment solution called pay with capture. According to a statement by the bank, Pay with Capture is a mobile payment solution that permits customers to make payments by scanning a merchant’s pre-generated quick response-code using the camera of their mobile device or other devices.

Published in the Punch Newspaper Tuesday July 14, 2015

Agribusiness: Evron brings back online food store

Evron food store says it is set to reinvent the online shopping experience for Nigerians with the introduction of its online food store that guarantees deliveries of goods within three hours of order placement and checkout.

Published in the Punch Newspaper Tuesday July 14, 2015

Financial Inclusion: Banking sector’s deposit insurance fund hits N614bn

The Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation on Monday said the Deposit Insurance Fund for the banking sector rose by N106.1bn or 20.88 in 2013 to N614.16bn at the end of last year.

Published in the Punch Newspaper Tuesday July 14, 2015

Investment: ExxonMobil invests N3bn in six varsities

Oil firm, Exxonmobil Nigeria says it is investing about N3bn in six Nigerian universities for Geosciences education. The initiative, it adds, is the coming courtesy of its subsidiary , Esso Exploration and production Nigeria as, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation.

Published in the Punch Newspaper Tuesday July 14, 2015

Philanthropy: Dangote Foundation targets 5,000 internally displaced families in Yobe, Adamawa families in Yobe, Adamawa, Borno

Dangote Foundation has commenced distribution of relief materials to the internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Yobe, Adamawa and Borno States, in the spirit of the holy month of Ramadan, targeting minimum of 5,000 families in the three states.

Published in the Daily Sun Newspaper Tuesday July 14, 2015

CSR: Deluxe donates birth kits to Borno IDPs

Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Borno State have received free birth kits donated by Deluxe childbirth Services (DSC). Presenting  the 400 kits at the Consulate General of the United States in Lagos.

Published in the Daily Sun Newspaper Tuesday July 14, 2015

Philanthropy: Tejuosho  fulfils promise, buys GCE form for 150 candidates

More than 150 students are among the beneficiaries of the goodwill of Hon. Adefunmilayo Tejuosho, when she distributed free General Certificate of Education (GCE) forms to the students. Tejuosho, had during her re-election bid as member representing mushin constituency 1, made series of promises to members of her constituency.

Published in the Daily Sun Newspaper Tuesday July 14, 2015

Education: LASU ranked one of Africa’s best universities

Go tell it on the mountain, over the hills, over the sea, over the land and everywhere, lagos state University (LASU), under the leadership of prof. john Obafunwa, the vice Chancellor, has been ranked the 15^th among the best universities in Nigeria and the 59^th in Africa.

Published in the Daily Sun Newspaper Tuesday July 14, 2015

Philanthropy: DELSU graduate creates software for Lagos NYSC

Barely few weeks after five Nigerian students dragged the nation in the mud over alleged N125.2 internet fraud in Malaysia, a young graduate of computer science, onyeka kelvin onyema, came up with a digital software for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Surulere , Lagos.

Published in the Daily Sun Newspaper Tuesday July 14, 2015

Philanthropy: NYSC member constructs toilet, borehole for community school

Miss Cynthia Adaeze Onwuchuruba, a 23-year-old member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) was a batch B corps member. She served at the federal Government Girls College, Abuloma, Port Hacourt, Rivers State. Recently a block of toilet and borehole she constructed for community Secondary school, Abuloma was commissioned and encomiums by members of the community and others.

Published in the Daily Sun Newspaper Tuesday July 14, 2015

CSR: NDC builds hostels for university of uyo

Barely fifteen months ago, the board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), which was two months in office , had declared the agency almost insolvent from what they met when they assumed office, they were alarmed and suddenly convened a retreat at the le Meridien Hotel Uyo, Akwa ibom state, to lay bare their kitty.

Published in the Daily Sun Newspaper Tuesday July 14, 2015

Power: Bol, UNDP inject $4.8m to fund solar power project

Moves to explore alternative sources of energy may have received the desired boost as the bank of industry (Bol) in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has unveiled a $4.8 million solar power project.

Published in the Daily Sun Newspaper Tuesday July 14, 2015

Fiscal Sustainability: Foreign reserves up by $2.88bn in 1 month- Emefiele

Efforts by the central bank of Nigeria (CBN) to tighten revenue leakages resulted in the increment of Nigeria’s foreign reserves by some $2.88 billion within a month as at July 7, 2015.

Published in the Daily Sun Newspaper Tuesday July 14, 2015

Education: JAMB Okays new cut-off marks for varsities, others

Federal Government in consultation with the Joint Admission and Matriculations Board (JAMB) and other stakeholders in the tertiary education sector have pegged the cut-off marks for the 2015 admissions into universities at 180, while polytechnics  and colleges of education were placed at 150.

Published in the Guardian Newspaper Wednesday July 15, 2015

Industry Pulse: FG Extends Manitoba’s contract for management of TCN

After months of speculations and uncertainty, the federal Government has renewed its contract with Maintoba Hydro international of Canada for the management of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).

Published in the Guardian Newspaper Wednesday July 15, 2015

Industry Pulse: Buhari Plans to resuscitate textile, garment industry

In fulfilment of some of the campaign promises of president Muhammadu Buhari to revive cotton and textile industry, the presidency has directed immediate inauguration of a special committee that would see to the resuscitation of the ailing industry.

Published in the Guardian Newspaper Wednesday July 15, 2015

ICT: 43% of global population to be online by year end

Global online population is expected to increase by as much as 43 per cent by the end of 2015, going by the increasing access to digital technologies.

Published in the Guardian Newspaper Wednesday July 15, 2015

Sustainable Initiative: Spectranet offers customers new services

To deepen internet usage in the country, Spectranet 4G LTE, Internet services Provider (ISP), has made public an offer of 30GB free for every new modem purchased on the network for existing subscribers to enjoy rollover of unused data to the following month.

Published in the Guardian Newspaper Wednesday July 15, 2015

Industry Pulse: Lenovo unveils new brand logo

To ensure that its products are in line with the changing world, a firm that produces tablets and smartphone has unveiled a new product, Lenovo.

Published in the Guardian Newspaper Wednesday July 15, 2015

Internet Connectivity: VConnect’s expansion to buoy Nigeria’s e-commerce sector

The advent and rapid penetration of the internet in Nigeria has given rise to several economic opportunities. Owing to its population, Nigeria has the largest internet market in Africa dwarfing its closest contenders; Egypt, South Africa, Kenya and Morocco.

Published in the Guardian Newspaper Wednesday July 15, 2015

ICT: MTN, Google, others support technology conference

MTN Nigeria and key industry players in the technology sector have given their backing to TECH+, Nigeria’s biggest technology conference and exhibition event which is billed for July 24 and 25 in Lagos.

Published in the Guardian Newspaper Wednesday July 15, 2015

CSR: Grand Petroleum rewards distributors

 Grand Petroleum and chemicals Limited, a subsidiary of Nosak Group and producer of HI-Speed lubricants hosted its customers in an interactive forum as part of its plans to show gratitude to its distributors across the country.

Published in the Guardian Newspaper Wednesday July 15, 2015

Petroleum:  OTL expo to focus on petroleum policy

The ninth edition of Oil Trading and Logistics Expo (OTL Africa Downstream 2015) holds from October 27-29 at oriental, Lagos.

Published in the Guardian Newspaper Wednesday July 15, 2015

Partnership: AAPG, ExxonMobil collaborate on capacity building

Lecturers representing geoscience departments of thirty Nigerian Universities completed a workshop in sequence stratigraphy in Lagos last week. The five day intensive course on “Sequence Stratigraphic Concepts and principles “ was organised through collaborative efforts between the American Association of petroleum Geologists (AAPG), Africa Region and ExxonMobil Nigeria.

Published in the Guardian Newspaper Wednesday July 15, 2015

Nuclear Power: IAEA calls for strong, Independent regulator in Nigeria

The International Atomic Energy Agency, IAEA, has called for the creation of an independent nuclear power regulatory body “with clear authority and functions, separated from promotional bodies and functions.

Published in the Guardian Newspaper Wednesday July 15, 2015

ICT: Samsung advocates more technology transfer initiatives in Nigeria

Managing director of Samsung West Africa Mr Brovo Kim, has advised technology transfer initiatives which will ensure that Nigerian to develop technology transfer initiatives which will ensure that Nigerian youths are technically fit to do some of the jobs that expatriates are flown in to do in the country.

Published in the Vanguard Newspaper Thursday July 16, 2015

SMEs: BoI to cluster SMEs across 40 sectors for easy funding

The Bank of Industry (BoI) says it is planning a cluster initiative for the Small and Medium Enterprises, SMEs across 40 sectors in order to aid ease of access to bankable loans for their businesses.

Published in the Vanguard Newspaper Thursday July 16, 2015

CSR: Tambuwal Commends Fidelity Bank on CSR

Sokoto State Governor Rt. Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has commended Fidelity bank for its Corporate Social responsibility initiative tagged , helping hands programme (FHHP).

Published in the Vanguard Newspaper Thursday July 16, 2015

Philanthropy: 10,000 Educators Benefit From Pearson’s Digital Teaching Resources

No fewer than 10,000 teachers across the country are to benefit from Pearson Nigeria digital teaching resources whose digital Guides will be available through its website at no cost to educators.

Published in the Vanguard Newspaper Thursday July 16, 2015

Industry Pulse: NB gets Education ministry’s commendation  

Nigerian Breweries has gotten the commendation of the federal Ministry of Education for introducing the Maltina Teacher of the Year award, a reward programme that seeks to recognise, reward and train Nigerian  teachers.

Published in the Vanguard Newspaper Thursday July 16, 2015

Youth Empowerment: Nigerians to get Yale scholarship as alumni launch club

Brilliant Nigerian students having challenges of furthering their education can now breath a sign of relief as Yale University Club has reiterated its commitment to scholarships.

Published in the Vanguard Newspaper Thursday July 16, 2015

Internet Connectivity: CEOs, CIOs Laud Smile Over Fast Braodband Connectivity

Chief Executive Officers and Chief Information Officers of Corporate organisations have commended Smile Communications Nigeria Limited for providing high speed 4G LTE broadband services in the country.

Published in the Vanguard Newspaper Thursday July 16, 2015

Partnership: Stakeholders partner on accredited training practice

The Centre for Management Development, CMD, has begun a partnership with Kaiste Ventures Limited, Publishers of Nigerian Seminars and Trainings.com, towards the achievement of CMD’s drive to ensure only duly accredited training providers practice in Nigeria.

Published in the Vanguard Newspaper Thursday July 16, 2015

Energy: Nigeria, South Africa To Drive Energy Demand By 2040

Nigeria, Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, Egypt, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Thailand, and Indonesia are expected to be major drivers of energy growth by 2040, due to their rising populations and living standards.

Published in the Guardian Newspaper Friday July 17, 2015

Agribusiness: Transcorp Plc Raises Stake In Extraction Cup Technology To Boost Capacity

Terago Commodities Limited, Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc’s (Transcorp) agribusiness subsidiary, has acquired and installed extraction cup technology, as part of measures to enable the company to deliver Superior quality juice concentrate that meets international quality standards.

Published in the Guardian Newspaper Friday July 17, 2015

Youth Empowerment: Vibe Web Launches Graduate Internship Programme

Vibe Web Solutions, a renowned digital marketing agency, has continued its moves in reducing the number of job seekers in the country with the introduction of Graduate Internship Programme (GIP).

Published in the Guardian Newspaper Friday July 17, 2015

Philanthropy: NEMA Distributes Clothes To Children, Women In IDP Camps

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has disclosed that it has started distribution of clothes to displaced children and women in the 15 Internally-Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps in Borno State.

Published in the Guardian Newspaper Friday July 17, 2015

CSR News Summary Issue 108

Award: Diamond Bank’s CEO Named Best Digital Banker Of The Year

The Chief Executive Officer Of Diamond Bank, Uzoma Dozie , Has Been Awarded The Best Digital Banker Of The Year. The Award, Given By The American Banker, Bank Technology News, Was In Recognition Of The Banks High Value Addition To Mobile Banking And For Leading The Digital Revolution In Providing Efficient And Cost-Effective Services In The Financial Industry Using The Mobile Phone.

Published in the This day newspaper Monday, July 6, 2015

Award: Stanbic IBTC Asset Management Bags Award

The Stanbic IBTC Asset Management Limited, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc has been recognised as the ‘Best Mutual  Fund Provider Ngeria 2015’ and Best Non Pension Fund Manager Nigeria 2015’, at the 2015 Global Banking & Finance Review Awards.

Published in the This day newspaper Monday, July 6, 2015

Award: Nobel Carpet Wins Africa Quality Award

In Recognition Of Its Commitment To Continuously Produce Top Quality And Durable Products, Nobel Carpets And Rugs, Nigeria’s Leading Rug Brand From The Stables Of Lucky Fibre’s Plc, Has Been Declared Africa’s Best Quality Rugs And Carpet Brand At The 2015 Africa Quality Achievement Award.

Published in the This day newspaper Monday, July 6, 2015

Award: Fidson Healthcare Wins Growth Excellence Award

Based on its recent performance in the Nigerian pharmaceutical industry, Fidson Healthcare Plc has emerged winner of the 2014 Nigerian Frost and Sullivan award for growth excellence leadership.

Published in the This day newspaper Monday, July 6, 2015

 CSR: Vitafoam Donates Relief materials to boko haram victims

As Part Of Its Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) Vitafoam Nigeria Plc Has Brought Succour To Some Victims Of Boko Haram Insurgency With The Donation Of 100 Luxurious Mattresses And 100 Pillows To The Internally Displaced Persons (Ipds) In Borno Satae Through A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) The Oasis Association.

Published In The This Day Newspaper Monday, July 6, 2015

Youth Empowerment: Sterling Bank Partners Group On Human Capital Devt

As Part Of Its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Towards Supporting Skill Acquisition Among Youths To Prepare Them For Self-Employment, Sterling Bank Plc Has Signed A Partnership Agreement With Field Of Skills And Dreams (FSD), A Vocational Training Institution To Provide Training Programmes For Members Of The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

Published in the This day newspaper Monday, July 6, 2015

Infrastructural Development: Lagos Plans Reconstruction Of Ladipo Market Road

Lagos state government yesterday indicated plans to reconstruct the popular ladipo auto spare parts market road and other connecting roads to enhance vehicular movement within the axis.

Published in the This day newspaper Monday, July 6, 2015

Sustainable Initiative: Mastercard Deepens Awareness On Cashless Culture With Priceless Moment Initiative

Global Payments And Technology Company, MasterCard Is Deepening Awareness On Cashless Culture In Nigeria Through Its Priceless Moment Initiative.

Published In The Business Day Newspaper Monday, July 6, 2015

SME: Africa To Host SME-Centred Investment Forum

This year’s Africa Finance and investment Forum (AFIF2015) will focus on “Access to finance to finance and entrepreneurship” and will be held for the first time on African soil, in cape town, south Africa.

Published in the Business day newspaper Monday, July 6, 2015

Entrepreneurial Opportunities: Networking Opportunity For Entrepreneurs

A new networking opportunity for players in the information and communications technology (ICT), aggro-processing, manufacturing, energy, finance, aviation, export and trade in Nigeria and the whole of Africa.

Published in the Business day newspaper Monday, July 6, 2015

Seminars: DCSL Corporate Services Limited Prepares For Strategic Seminars

DSCL corporate services limited (formerly deloitte corporate services limited) provides company secretarial, governance, immigration and training services to diverse governmental corporate and individual clients across several business sectors.

Published in the Business day newspaper Monday, July 6, 2015

Infrastructural Development: NDDC Builds Access Road To Community After 40 Years Of Neglect, Pains

For The Past 40 Years, Residents Of Edibe-Edibe Community In Calabar  South Local Government Area Of Cross River State, Have Lived With Expectations Especially During The Rainy. Reasons Being That The Community Has Been Completely Cut Off From Other Neighboring Communities Due To Deplorable Road Network.

Published in the daily sun  newspaper Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Youth Empowerment: Samsung Academy rolls out 53 skilled graduates

No fewer than 53 students, schooled in technical skills, graduated from the Samsung engineering academy, Lagos state, recently. The academy, a public private partnership initiative involving  Samsung electronics and  the Lagos state government through the world bank-assisted Lagos eko secondary school education project, has become a college of skills for young Nigerians.

Published in the Daily sun newspaper Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Youth Employment: Masters Energy Industrial City To Create 14,000 Jobs

Moves by Nigerian  entrepreneurs to boost the economy of the south east region recently received the required boost as the masters energy industrial city is set to create about 14,000 jobs for its youths in different fields.

Published in the Daily sun newspaper Tuesday, July 7, 2015

ICT: Nigeria Wins Global App Challenge, Beats 64 Nations

Nigeria Has Emerged The Winner Of The 2015 Technovation Challenge World Pitch Held At San Francisco In The United States. The Winning Team Comprising Of Four Women: Praise David-Oku, Sonam Kumar, Nmesoma Ogbonna And Grace Akpoiroro, Developed A Mobile App To Tackle Waste Disposal Challenge In Nigeria. They Called Their App ‘Discardious’.

Published in the Punch Newspaper Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Empowerment: Samsung Academy Graduates 53 Technicians

Samsung engineering academy, a public private partnership initiative between Samsung electronics and the Lagos state government has graduated 53 technicians.

Published in the Punch Newspaper Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Youth Employment: Jobberman Facilitates Employment For Northern Youths

Jobberman, a recruitment company that is known for its jobs site on Monday said it had helped put thousands of qualified persons in Paid employment in northern Nigeria.

The company said its recent concentration on the northern part of the country was simply to get “displaced Nigerians back to work, as well as resuscitate the economy of the region.

Published in the Punch Newspaper Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Education: UI Emerges Nigeria’s Best Varsity

The 2015 ranking of African universities and higher institutions has placed the University of Ibadan as the best in Nigeria and eighth in Africa. The journals consortium conducted the ranking, which involved 1,447 African universities and higher institutions.

Published in the Punch Newspaper Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Health: Men Have Shorter Lives Because They Are More Prone To Heart Disease

Across the world, women can expect to live longer than men. Now a new study has revealed that heart disease is the main culprit between the differences in life expectances.

Published in the Guardian Newspaper Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Health: Scientists Crack Secret Of Eternal Youth

It seems like something from the realm of science-fiction. Some people can halt and even reverse the aging process in their thirties, scientists say. A team who measured the effects of getting older on nearly 1,000 men and women found that over a 12 year period, three of the participants had shown no deterioration.

Published in the Guardian Newspaper Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Health: Ikeja Unique Lion’s Club Organises Free Eye Screening For Students

Thirty students from Agidimgbi senior grammar school ikeja, benefitted from the community service project of the ikeja lions club district 404B as they went through eye screening tests, while corrective glasses and medication were given to those who needed them.

Published in the Guardian Newspaper Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Industry Pulse: Rotary Club Of Hill-Top Installs First Female President After 30 Years

Rotary Club Of Hill-Top Has Installed Its First Female President After 30 Years In Calabar. The New President , Mrs Edeje Ekam Was Installed At The Weekend In Calabar During The Club’s Yearly Fund-Raising Programme.

Published in the Guardian Newspaper Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Energy: Global Electricity Demand To Increase By 85% In 25 Years

Global electricity demand is projected to increase by about 85 percent as living standards rise, economies expand and the need for electrification of society continues. Exxonmobil, which made this disclosure in its report titled: “The outlook for energy: A view to 2040” due to be unveiled to Nigerian media next week , expected coal to remain an important sourceof electricity generation.

Published in the Guardian Newspaper Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Renewable Energy: BOL Targets 100,00 Homes In Solar Scheme

The bank of industry (Bol) has expressed commitment to promote alternative energy solutions to solve electricity problems in about 100,000 homes across the country.

Published in the Guardian Newspaper Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Financial Inclusion: UBA Unveils Code For Submission Of BVN Registration

United bank for Africa plc (UBA) has unveiled a short code for its customers, who may have registered in other banks , to enable them submit their Bank verification number (BVN) into the bank’s data base.

Published in the Guardian Newspaper Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Infrastructure: PH Refinery 95% Complete, To Commence Production Mid-July-MD

The Managing Director Of The Port Hacourt Refining Company Limited, PHRC, Says Resumption Of Production At The Plant Will Commence By The Middle Of This Month, Contrary To The End Of June As Previously Announced By The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC.

Published in the Guardian Newspaper Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Petroleum: Nigeria’s Oil Export Rises By 60,000pd In June

Crude Oil Supplies From Nigeria To The Global Market Rose By 60,000 Barrels Per Day, Bpd, In June, This Year. The Country’s Supplies Could Have Been Higher If Not For Much Loading Delays At Bonny Terminal And A Force Majeure On Exports Of Forcados Crude.

Published in the Guardian Newspaper Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Power: Power Generation To Peak At 5,500MW This Month

The Chairman of Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NREC, Dr Sam Amadi, has said that power generation may peak above 5,500mega watts by the end of this month (July) if on-going repairs on gas supply pipelines are completed.

Published in the Guardian Newspaper Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Award: Chevron Bags Integrity Award Over Achievement On Africa Development

Chevron Nigeria Limited’s CNL corporate value of integrity added another feather to its crown when organisers of Emerging Africa Leaders Integrity Award, EALA –a non-governmental organisation- honoured the communication Manager of CNL, Mr Sola Adebowa with the emerging African leaders Pinnacle Award recently in Lagos.

Published in the Guardian Newspaper Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Industry  Pulse: Ladan Takes Over From Osahon As New DPR Director

As the oil and gas industry waits with baited breath to see what restructuring awaits the sector under the new president, one of the crucial oil regulatory appointments has been revealed with the appointment of Mordecai Danteni Baba Ladan as the new Director of the department of petroleum Resources (DPR).

Published in the Guardian Newspaper Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Industry Pulse: Appointment And Resignation Of Non-Executive Directors Of Oando Plc

Oando shareholders have been advised of the appointment of Dr Tanimu Yakubu Muhammad as a non-executive director to the board of the company effective June 30 2015.

Published in the Guardian Newspaper Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Industry Pulse: NAICOM Confirms Samuel New NICON MD

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has confirmed the appointment of Bayode Samuel as the Managing Director/Chief Executive officer of NICON Insurance Limited.

Published in the Daily Independent Newspaper Thursday, July 9, 2015

Community Empowerment: Airtel Partners UNICEF To Empower Nigerian Communities

UNICEF and Airtel, a leading telecommunications services provider have entered a partnership agreement to expand their collaboration across all 36 states and FCT in Nigeria. The partnership will increase access to social change related information and provide opportunities for participation whilst pushing forward U-Report, an innovative project supported by UNICEF.

Published in the Daily Independent Newspaper Thursday, July 9, 2015

Philanthropy: Clark Grants Scholarships To 100 Undergraduates

Abuja-Former Commissioner for information and south-south leader, Chief Edwin Clark, yesterday, offered scholarships to no fewer than 100 qualifying students who gained admission into his newly established university.

Published in the Vanguard Newspaper Thursday, July 9, 2015

Power: Geometric Power, Banks, Others Sign N15bn New Agreement On Power

Aba Integrated Power Project (ABAIPP) has signed a N15 billion new Transaction implementation Agreement with its leading sponsors, Geometric Power project companies, pursuant to which Afrigem Integrated Utilities Limited becomes a core investor in the integrated electricity Power project.

Published in the Vanguard Newspaper Thursday, July 9, 2015

Education: Pearson Provides Professional Development Training For Teachers

Committed to improving the standard of teachers throughout Nigeria, Pearson has provided an introductory professional development training session, change Management and Data driven decision making in schools for school owners, principals and ministry officials.

Published in the Vanguard Newspaper Thursday, July 9, 2015

Infrastructural Development: GE Refurbishes, Equips Biomedical Centre For LUTH

General Electric, GE has commissioned the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, Biomedical Training centre, which it refurbished and equipped.

Published in the Vanguard Newspaper Thursday, July 9, 2015

Award: Mimiko Bags Youth Parliament Leadership Award

Ondo State Governor Olusegun Mimiko has been honored by the Nigerian Youth parliament with the leadership Award of excellence in recognition of his  giant stride in youth engagement and empowerment.

Published in the Guardian Newspaper Friday, July 10, 2015

Community Development: General Electric Commissions Biomedical Training Centre In LUTH

General Electric (GE) has officially commissioned the Lagos university teaching hospital (LUTH) Bio-medical Training center, which it refurbished and equipped. The commissioning took place at the federal school of bio-medical Engineering Technology at Lagos.

Published in the Guardian Newspaper Friday, July 10, 2015

Vocational Empowerment: NASFAT Empowers Members With Vocational Skills, Gadgets

The Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fathi Society (NASFAT), Ikotun Branch, has empowered some indigent members with vocational skills, gadgets and petty cash to start –up their small-scale businesses.

Published in the Guardian Newspaper Friday, July 10, 2015

CSR News Summary Issue 107

CSR: OLX Donates N746,000 To Pacelli School For The Blind

OLX, an online platform, where sellers and buyers meet to transact business on fairly used house hold items, has extended its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative to the staff and students of pacelli school for the blind and partially sighted, ikoyi, Lagos, where it presented a cheque of N746,000 to the school.

Published in the this day newspaper Monday, June 29, 2015

Power: Afam VI Delivers 20m Mwh Electricity Into National Grid In 7 Years

In spite of the wobbling electricity in the country, shell petroleum development company’s (SPDC) joint venture says it has contributed over 20 million megawatt-hours (MWh) of electricity into the Nigerian grid between its inauguration in 2008 and June 2015.

Published in the Business day newspaper Monday, June 29, 2015

Investment: DHL Plans Million Euros Investment Across Sub-Saharan Africa In 2015

DHL says it is planning millions of euros of investments in Africa this year. Although the number of foreign direct investments (FDI) fell by 8.4 percent in 2014, capital investment into Africa surged to $128b, a year-on-year increase of 136 percent, according to the recently released EY 2015 Africa Attractiveness survey.

Published in the Business day newspaper Monday, June 29, 2015

SME Empowerment: Microsoft Connects With SMEs At Night Of Business Unusual

As part of its strategy to empower individuals and organisations to achieve more, Microsoft mobile devices and services (MMDS) in Nigeria connected with over 150 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) business owners at an event tagged, ‘Night of Business  Unusual.’

Published in the Business day newspaper Monday, June 29, 2015

MSME: Channel Partnership, Airtel’s Unique Way Of Boosting Msmes

Airtel Nigeria is in the business  of driving the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the telecoms sector through channel partnership. Unlike many organisations, Airtel Nigeria regards its distributors as partners and believes they deserve sustainable growth and a business model that guarantees profitability.

Published in the Business day newspaper Monday, June 29, 2015

Health: Rotary, Group Lead Battle Against Polio

If the words of hope from the Nigeria polio plus committee (NNPPC) are anything to go by, the generations yet unborn might only get to read about polio as one of those diseases that once ravaged humanity.

Published in the Daily Sun Newspaper Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Education: In Lagos, Company Aids Students To Showcase Talents

One of the leading dairy companies in Nigeria, frieslandcampina WAMCO, makers of peak milk, recently brought students from over 35 public and private schools in Lagos state together. The purpose, the company said, was to inspire the students to greatness.

Published in the Daily Sun Newspaper Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Corporate Governance: FRC Public Hearing On National Code Of Corporate Governance Holds Today

The Financial reporting council of Nigeria (FRC) said it will be holding its rescheduled public hearing on the draft national code of corporate governance code for public and private sectors today in Lagos while July 2 will be for not-for- profit organisations.

Published in the Daily Sun Newspaper Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Agribusiness: Fidelity Bank Grants Presco, SIAT N6bn Finance To Boost Agribusiness

As part of its commitment to boost agribusiness in the country, Fidelity bank plc said it has granted over N6 billion finance to presco plc and SIAT to support their business in rubber and oil palm plantation and processing business.

Published in the Daily Sun Newspaper Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Gender Equality: Intel Targets 5m Women By 2020 Via `She Connect’

In order to reduce the gender gap by 50 per cent from the current position of more men being on the internet than women, Intel (an IT solution firm), has its reiterated commitment to bridge the gap.

Published in the Daily Sun Newspaper Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Event: LBS Holds First Entrepreneurship Fair

The Lagos business School LBS will today hold its first LBS Entrepreneurship Fair tagged “Transforming Society through Profitable Business” at the School Business in Lagos at 9.00a.m.

Published in the Guardian Newspaper Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Investment: Mainone Claims $300m Investment In Seven West African Countries

Telecommunications and data services company, Mainone cables has invested over $300 million in infrastructure and services in about seven countries in the west African sub-region.

Published in the Guardian Newspaper Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Youth Empowerment: Samsung, NLNG Renew Hope For Local Shipbuilding, Train  60 In South Korea

Determined to grow local capacity in ship-building and engineering related disciplines in the oil and gas sector, Samsung heavy industries Nigeria in Partnership with the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG), have sponsored over 60 Nigerian youths for training in Geoje, south korea.

Published in the Guardian Newspaper Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Hydro-Power: Genesis Energy Partners Norwegian Firm For Hydro-Power Solution

Genesis Energy Corporation and Norwegian Group , SHP Malthe Winje, have Provided a pioneering platform for multiple deployment on fast track basis of modular mini hydro power solutions that could service Nigeria and the entire African continent energy needs within a reasonable short period of time.

Published in the Guardian Newspaper Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Infrastructural Rehabilitation: Ogun Begins Rehabilitation Of 20km Federal Road, Others

In a move to ensure that road users within the state have accident-free and smooth rides, the ogun Government has begun the rehabilitation of a 20km stretch Federal government owned Ago –Ika  - Adatan road in Abeokuta North Local Government Area.

Published in the Guardian Newspaper Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Youth Empowerment: Foundation Holds Skill Acquisition Seminar For Youths

No Fewer than 200 youths gathered at the National  Women Development Centre, Central Business District, Abuja for the third edition of Career Exposition Seminar, Organised by AfriGrowth Foundation.

Published in The Nation Newspaper Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Youth Empowerment: Heritage Promotes Youth Empowerment

The Management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has praised Heritage Bank for its commitment to youth empowerment to youth , especially in the area of promotion of entrepreneurial culture among youths in the country.

Published in The Nation Newspaper Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Agribusiness: The Forgotten Oda Cocoa Farm Estate In Ondo State Has Come Back To Life

The Late Chief Obafemi Awolowo could best be described as a man who saw tomorrow. As one of the patriotic Nigerians his love for his country was indescribable. He had the vision to develop the southwest region in particular and Nigeria in general.

Published in The Nation Newspaper Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Industry Pulse: WAUTI Elects Somorin As First Woman President

The West Africa Union of Tax Industries (WAUTI) has elected Dr. Olateju Somorin as its first ever female president since the formation of the group in 2011. The WAUTI is an association of national tax professionals within the ECOWAS sub-region.

Published in The Nation Newspaper Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Health: Free Eye Screening

The Nigerian Optometric Association (NOA), has concluded plans to offer free eye screening to 500 residents of Gishiri, a community in Abuja, tomorrow.

Published in The Nation Newspaper Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Eco Development: Emefiele Calls For Rules That Promote Sustainable Ecosystem

The Governor Of The Central bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele has urged other financial regulatory agencies in the country to adopt sustainable financial practices that would lead to economic development without negative costs to the ecosystem and future generations.

Published in The Daily Independent  Newspaper Thursday, July 2, 2015

Health: Graceland Diabetes Foundation Brings Succour To Sufferers 

Plans are in full gear to launch a diabetes management center in orerokpe town in delta state come September and Graceland diabetes foundation, the initiators of this project are upbeat  about it. “letters are going out. We have also secured the venue for the launch . we have challenges reaching the stake holders: the Governor, the commissioner for health and others.

Published in The Daily Independent  Newspaper Thursday, July 2, 2015

CSR: Vanguard Rehabilitates Bad Access Road

For residents of different communities in Lagos state, the rainy season is always a period to dread. It comes with many challenges and mishaps, ranging from flooding, building collapse, eroded roads, traffic chaos, among others.

Published in The Vanguard Newspaper Thursday, July 2, 2015

CSR: PZ Cussons Foundation Renovates Classrooms, Library At Kogi School

Teaching and learning will now be easier for teachers and students of okuta dudu high school at odo ere in yagba west local government area of kogi state, as an NGO, PZ cussons foundation recently renovated and handed over a fully furnished block of four classrooms and a library in the school.

Published in The Vanguard Newspaper Thursday, July 2, 2015

Youth Empowerment: 700 Babcock Varsity Graduates Drilled On How To Get Jobs

Concerned over the nations ravaging graduate unemployment, MrsCEOnaija.com, a unique female empowerment blog, in collaboration with Bestman Games, foremost African games company and the African distributor of customised editions of monopoly, have empowered no fewer than 700 female graduating students of babcock university (BU), Ilisan-remo, ogun state, on best ways to get a job and build a career after school.

Published in The Vanguard Newspaper Thursday, July 2, 2015

Fiscal Sustainability: Lagos Gets $200m World Bank Credit

Lagos state, yesterday, secured $200 million world bank credit to support a range of reforms on fiscal sustainability, budget planning, budget execution, and investment climate in the state.

Published in The Vanguard Newspaper Thursday, July 2, 2015

MDGS: Nigeria Records Major Progress In MDGs, Says FG

The federal government yesterday affirmed that it has made significant progress in the achievement of millennium development goals (MDGS) since its inception.

Published in The Guardian Newspaper Friday, July 3, 2015

Philanthropy: NYSC Member Donates Library To School

A national youth service corps (NYSC) member, Nwania chibundo has donated a modern library equipped with books and computer to Dr. Teslim  Elias Model Primary school in Lagos island.

Published in The Guardian Newspaper Friday, July 3, 2015

Infrastructure: Government Plans 45-Storey Inter-Modal Transport Complex For Lagos

The federal government in collaboration with a dubai-based firm, is to construct a 45-story inter-modal transport office complex in lagos state under a public private partnership (PPP) arrangement.

Published in The Guardian Newspaper Friday, July 3, 2015

 Investment: Chinese Investors Plan $54 Million Investment In Kwara

A group of chinese investors have concluded arrangement to invest as much as $54 million in kwara state as part of efforts to boost the industrial development of the state.

Published in The Guardian Newspaper Friday, July 3, 2015

Partnership: Accenture, NBI To Enhance Business Operations In Africa

Accenture and the NBI together with African and global business leaders from across the continent, have partnered to develop a new study, designed to help business operating in Africa to identify and deliver key innovation opportunities to build a more sustainable future.

Published in The Guardian Newspaper Friday, July 3, 2015

MDGs: FG Scores High On Targets

As the millennium development goals (MDGs) winds down in September, and as world leaders negotiate on the new agenda, sustainable development goals (SDGs), the federal government yesterday said MDG’s has been a success story.

Published in The Guardian Newspaper Friday, July 3, 2015