Friday, 26 July 2013

CSR News Summary Issue 60

Infrastructure: Bayelsa pilot water project to gulp N2.5bn

A pilot water project being embarked upon by Bayelsa State Government could cost up to N2.5 billion, the state commissioner for water resources, Dein Benadoumene, told newsmen on weekend

Published in BusinessDay Newspaper on Monday, 22^nd July, 2013

Education: Delta threatens to shut substandard private schools

The Delta State Government said it would close more private primary and secondary schools, which did not conform to approved standards.

Published in BusinessDay Newspaper on Monday, 22^nd July, 2013

Agriculture: CBN, World Bank extend N422bn agric loans to kano farmers

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said it extended loan facilities of about N213 million to banks for onward lendig in farmers under its Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme in Kano State, last year.

Published in BusinessDay Newspaper on Monday, 22^nd July, 2013

Climate Change: Lagos plants 4.6m trees

In continuation of its efforts to mitigate the impacts of climate change and global warming, Lagos State government said on Sunday that it has planted a total of 4.6 million trees across the state in the last six years.

Published in BusinessDay Newspaper on Monday, 22^nd July, 2013

Appointment: NMA President becomes Commonwealth Medical Association VP

The president of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Osahon Enabuele, has been elected vice president of the Commonwealth Medical Association (CMA)

Published in BusinessDay Newspaper on Monday, 22^nd July, 2013

Investment: 50 investors indicate interest in Bayelsa

Ruth Murray-Bruce, director general of the Balyelsa State Investment Promotion Agency (BIPA), said on Sunday that no fewer than 50 investors had indicated interest to invest in the state.

Published in BusinessDay Newspaper on Monday, 22^nd July, 2013

Health: Malaria Deaths Dip by 33.4%

Malaria deaths in Africa have gone down by one-third in the last 13 years since the year 2000 when Africa’s leaders meeting in Abuja committed to slashing malaria deaths and cases.

Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Tuesday, 23^rd July, 2013

Labour: FG unveils new jobs scheme Targets 350m in Kano

Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Olusegun Aganga, has flagged off the National Enterprise Development Plan (NEDEP), and formally inaugurated the Kano State council on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Sector, (MSMEs) in Kano.

Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Tuesday, 23^rd July, 2013

Infrastructure: FG signs $500m Aviation Infrastructure loan with China

FG signs $500m aviation infrastructure loan agreement with China The Federal Government has signed a $500 million loan agreement with the Chinese government for the construction of four new international airport terminals in Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt and Kano.

Published in National Daily Newspaper on Tuesday, 23^rd July, 2013

Education: Cross River ties promotion of school heads to computer literacy

To boost the ICT capacity of teachers, Cross River State government has declared that henceforth, promotion to the position of principals and head teachers would be based on computer literacy.

Published in National Daily Newspaper on Tuesday, 23^rd July, 2013

Health: Niger immunises 2million kids

The Niger State Primary Healthcare Development Agency has immunised no fewer than two million children against polio during the just concluded round of immunisation Plus Days exercise (IPDs)

Published in The Nation Newspaper on Wednesday, 24^th July 2013

Education: Kwara to upgrade 120 schools

The Kwara State government has said it would upgrade 120 secondary schools to meet global standards of teaching, infrastructure and pupil – teacher ratio in the state.

Published in The Nation Newspaper on Wednesday, 24^th July 2013

Empowerment: Addressing skill gap through youth empowerment programme

Skill gap among the youth population in Nigeria has been adduced as one of the major challenges that could hinder the country’s development pocess.

Published in The Nation Newspaper on Wednesday, 24^th July 2013

Health: Lagos pledges continued free medical services

The Lagos State Government on Wednesday, reiterated its commitment of the provision of free and qualitative healthcare service to the citizenry within the state.

Published in Daily Independent Newspaper on Thursday, 25^th July 2013

Agriculture: FG earmarks N10bn for Cassava Bread

The Federal Government yesterday disclosed that it earmarked a start-up fund of about N10 billion to enhance development in the cassava value chains through the Cassava Bread Development Fund (CBDF).

Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Thursday, 25^th July 2013

Health: Nigeria Leads the World in Number of Children Contracting HIV

Health experts say government must do more to stop the trend. Nigeria has the highest number of children contracting the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, HIV, in the world, the latest report by the United Nations has shown.

Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Thursday, 25^th July 2013

Sustainability: NSIA, IFC sign MoU on Nigeria’s infrastructure financing

The Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority, NSIA, yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Finance Corporation, IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, to develop, finance and implement infrastructure projects.

Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Friday, 26^th July 2013

Insecurity: Canada lends support to Nigeria’s Anti-Terrorism Campaign

“Canada stands with the people of Nigeria, and we support Nigeria in its efforts to combat terrorism,” the statement said.

Cooter described the attack on school children as barbaric, noting that it “demonstrates that the attackers have no moral reference points but are simply vicious thugs driven by a thirst for violence.”

Published in National Mirror Newspaper on Friday, 26^th July, 2013

Partnership: Etisalat partners NYSC

Bearing in mind the high level of unemployment and youth restiveness in the country, Etisalat Nigeria has sealed a partnership with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), to enhance capacity of corps members through mentorship programmes towards entrepreneurship skills.

Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Friday, 26^th July 2013

Friday, 12 July 2013

CSR News Summary Issue 59

Environment: Borno State, Nigeria partners China on Irrigation

The China Agricultural Company (CHAC) is supplying 50 units of centre pivot irrigation equipment for installations in the three senatorial districts of Borno State to harness agricultural resources and facilitate job creation.

Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Monday, 8^th July, 2013

Sustainable Development: CBN tasks SMEs on N200 billion finance scheme

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reiterated its support towards the development of the real sector, especially the Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs), urging them to embrace the N200 billion SMEs Guarantee Scheme Fund

Published in BusinessDay Newspaper on Monday, 8^th July, 2013

Philanthropy: Church gives back to the society

Over 200 men, women and children in Idiroko area of Ikorodu, Lagos State smiled home after receiving a package, including food stuff, medication, house hood needs and many more, from the Fountain of Living Water Church

Published in BusinessDay Newspaper on Monday, 8^th July, 2013

Investment: Nigeria, China sign deal on financial co-operation, others

President Goodluck Jonathan and his Chinese Counterpart, Xi Jinping, yesterday, presided over the signing of five agreements to boost financial, trade, economic, technical and cultural relations between Nigeria and China.

Published in Vanguard Newspaper on Tuesday, 9^th July, 2013

Environment: ‘If you sustain your environment, it will sustain you’

The knowledge of health, safety and environment is no longer the practice of only adults or engineers working in factories or in construction companies as the consciousness has been transferred to students as well.

Published in Vanguard Newspaper on Tuesday, 9^th July, 2013

Education: FG decries negative perception of degrees awarded by Nigerian varsities

The Federal Government has lamented the negative perception foreign bodies have on degrees awarded in Nigeria due to the incessant strikes by unions in universities and polytechnics and advised the unions to embrace dialogue as a more protective alternative to strike.

Published in Vanguard Newspaper on Tuesday, 9^th July, 2013

Education: Vital courses to technological development missing in curricula

The Director, Avial International Consult Limited, Mrs Bola Agunbiade has stated that vital courses that can contribute to technological leap are either not offered in Nigerian education curricular or lack local technology to have an optimized study or learning impact

Published in Vanguard Newspaper on Tuesday, 9^th July, 2013

Education: World Bank lauds Ogun State on Education Standards in Nigeria

The 22 per cent allocation of Ogun State budget to the development of education has been lauded by the World Bank, describing it as the right step in the right direction.

Published in Vanguard Newspaper on Tuesday, 9^th July, 2013

Security: Delta, police partner to reduce crime in Nigeria

Delta State Government and the state police command have agreed to explore the infrastructure development going on in the state, especially the construction of roads, as means to improve security and reduce crime.

Published in Daily Independent Newspaper on Tuesday, 9^th July, 2013

Security: Raising the bar of security consciousness in Lekki, Lagos

The importance of security to a country’s development cannot be over emphasised. In fact, a nation can only develop in an atmosphere of peace and order, experts have observed

Published in Daily Independent Newspaper on Tuesday, 9^th July, 2013

Agriculture: Fish farmers to benefit from GES programme in 2014

Fishermen and aquaculture practitioners will benefit from the Growth Enhancement Support Scheme (GES) of the agricultural transformation agenda in 2014, an official has said.

Published in BusinessDay Newspaper on Wednesday, 10^th July, 2013

Infrastructure: FG restates commitment to partner states in management of roads

Mike Onolememen, minister of works, has reiterated Federal Government’s commitment to collaborate with state governments to develop and manage federal roads within their vicinities

Published in BusinessDay Newspaper on Wednesday, 10^th July, 2013

Empowerment: Addressing skill gap through youth empowerment programme

Skill gap among the youth population in Nigeria has been adduced as one of the major challenges that could hinder the country’s development process.

Published in BusinessDay Newspaper on Wednesday, 10^th July, 2013

Inauguration: Fashola commissions clean energy programme

Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State, has commissioned a new clean energy programme, tagged Eko Gas, and the Ejire Flagship Primary Health Care, PHC centre to improve the standard of living in the state.

Published in Vanguard Newspaper on Wednesday, 10^th July, 2013

Climate Change: ‘Food Wastage, Price increase responsible for Climate Change’

Climate change is about the poorest, most vulnerable and food insecure people. Most of the food-insecure communities in heavily populated developing countries suffer from extreme weather events and environmental degradation.

Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Thursday, 11^th July, 2013

Health: Nigeria Leads the World in Number of Children Contracting HIV

Published in ThisDay Newspaper on Thursday, 11^th July, 2013

Insecurity: Canada lends support to Nigeria’s Anti-Terrorism Campaign

“Canada stands with the people of Nigeria, and we support Nigeria in its efforts to combat terrorism,” the statement said.

Published in National Mirror Newspaper on Friday, 12^th July, 2013

Labour: Salaries take N3.5million out of N4.5billion Allocation in Abia State

Salaries and wages of workforce in Abia state is eating N3.5 billion out of about N4.5 billion monthly state allocation from the federation account, Governor Theodore Orji of Abia state has said.

Lamenting the daunting financial encumbrances the state government faces in maintaining the state service, Orji said the problem is further compounded by the parastatals which are supposed to be self sustaining but depend largely on government subvention, making it difficult for the state government to maintain these parastatals.

Published in National Mirror Newspaper on Friday, 12^th July, 2013

Friday, 28 June 2013

CSR News Summary Issue 58

Partnership: NIPRD seeks partnership with industries

National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development has said it will partner with stakeholders in the Nigerian pharmaceutical industry to improve research output in the industry

Published in BusinessDay Newspaper on Monday, 24^th June, 2013

Empowerment: Foundation to empower 500 widows

A non governmental organisation, Rock of Ages Empowerment Foundation, has expressed concern over the plight of widows in Nigeia, saying it is set to give a new lease of life to 500 widows in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

Published in The Punch Newspaper on Tuesday, 25 ^th June, 2013

Education: Federal Government constructs 89 Almajiri model schools in 25 state

The Federal Government has constructed 89 Almajiri model scholls in 25 state, Charles Onocha, the acting executive secretary, Universal Basic Education Commission, said in Sokoto on Tuesday.

Published in BusinessDay Newspaper on Monday, 24^th June, 2013

Agriculture: Olam Nigeria partners farmers/stakeholders to revive aging cocoa trees

Olam Nigeria Limited is partnering farmers, private and government stakeholders in reviving ageing cocoa trees stocks in the South-West zone of the country.

Published in BusinessDay Newspaper on Monday, 24^th June, 2013

Disaster: Fire destroys relief materials of flood victims

Plateau State Emergency Management Agency has confirmed that relief materials donated to the state government were destroyed by a fire outbreak.

Published in The Daily Sun Newspaper on Tuesday, 25^th June, 2013

Environment: Learn from 2012 floods disaster, UN tells Nigeria

Representatives of the United Nations Organisation have asked the different levels of government in Nigeria o learn from the 2012 experience and make provisions for disaster management.

Published in The Guardian Newspaper on Wednesday, 26^th June, 2013

Security: Security has improved in Nigeria - Abdulsalami

Former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, has expressed satisfaction with the security situation in the country, saying it has improved in recent times.

Published in The Nation Newspaper on Wednesday, 26^th June, 2013

Sustainable Development: Reducing operational costs with sustainable measures

Businesses can reduce their operational costs while helping ge envvironmen by using products, services and solutions that help reduce carbon emission, and thereby the effect of climate change.

Published in The Nation Newspaper on Wednesday, 26th June, 2013

Sustainable Development: LASDRI partners TATA on Human Capacity Development

The Lagos State Drivers’ Institute has partnered TATA group of India on human capacity development in order to boost manpower development and equip Nigerian drivers.

Published in The Nation Newspaper on Wednesday, 26th June, 2013

Insecurity: Renewed Attacks on Nigerians in South Africa

The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs, Rep. Nnenna Ukeje, has described the renewed attacks on Nigerians in South Africa as distressing.

Published in Daily Independent Newspaper on Wednesday, 26th June, 2013

Infrastructure: Ushafa Pottery Centre Suffers Neglect

Ushafa Pottery Centre, located about 40km from Abuja city centre, was established by the Late Maryam Babangida under her Better Life for Rural Women Project more than 20 years.

Published in Vanguard Newspaper on Thursday, 27^th June, 2013

Inauguration: Fashola commissions clean energy programme

Published in Vanguard Newspaper on Thursday, 27^th June, 2013

Sustainable Development: Dangote highlights business challenges, solutions

There are several ways to overcoming the various business challenges in Nigeria and the African continent, Chairman Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has said.

Published in Vanguard Newspaper on Thursday, 27^th June, 2013

Philanthropy: Police, Residents commend Airtel’s CSR Efforts

The Lagos State Police Command and residents of Lekki Scheme 1, Eti-Osa Local Government Area, have commended telecommunications Services Provider, Airtel Nigeria, for supporting governmental institutions towards the development of the Nigerian society.

Published in National Mirror Newspaper on Friday, 28^th June 2013

Labour: N24b Glass Industry to employ 900 in Rivers Community

The N24 billion float glass industry in Egi community, Ogna/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area (Onelga) of Rivers State, will employ 900 persons, President of Egi Peoples Assembly, Oris Onyiri, has disclosed.

Published in National Mirror Newspaper on Friday, 28^th June 2013

Climate Change: ‘Food Wastage, Price increase responsible for Climate Change’

Published in National Mirror Newspaper on Friday, 28^th June 2013

Health: Nigeria Leads the World in Number of Children Contracting HIV

Published in National Mirror Newspaper on Friday, 28^th June 2013

Wednesday, 12 June 2013

CSR News Summary Issue 57

Agriculture: Cocoa Farmers target N100b Yield

Efforts by cocoa farmers to increase their production and hit N100 billion target this year, during the week, received a boost

Published in BusinessDay Newspaper on Monday, 3^rd June, 2013

Philanthropy: Eko Lions Club Assists Cancer Patient

Eko Lions Club has aided the treatment of a 20 year old girl, Omolara Onibudo for cancer.

Published in BusinessDay Newspaper on Monday, 3^rd June, 2013

Partnership: Rivers Community partners Foreign Investors

Egi community in Ogba/Egema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State has announced plan to host some international investors with a view to establishing a glass factory in the state.

Published in BusinessDay Newspaper on Monday, 3^rd June, 2013

Infrastructure: N120bn spent on roads in two years

The Federal Government on Monday said it had spent N120bn on 32 road projects across the country in the last two years

Published in The Punch Newspaper on Tuesday, 4^th June, 2013

Disaster: Fire destroys relief materials of flood victims

Plateau State Emergency Management Agency has confirmed that relief materials donated to the state government were destroyed by a fire outbreak.

Published in The Daily Sun Newspaper on Tuesday, 4^th June, 2013

Investment: Standard Chartered to invest $100m in Nigeria, others

Standard Chartered Group has announced plans to invest $100m in its companies in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and five other African countries.

A statement by the bank on Wednesday noted that the company planned to invest in 110 new branches within the next three years.

Published in The Nation Newspaper on Wednesday, 5^th June, 2013

Philanthropy: Firm donates to Orphans

Consolidated Hallmark Insurance Plc has in continuation of the company’s firm support for its Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives donated various food items and provision.

Published in The Nation Newspaper on Wednesday, 5^th June, 2013

Electricity: Nigeria's Electricity Situation, a Nightmare

Federal Government, yesterday, in Abuja, said despite the investment in the power sector, only 25 percent of Nigerians currently had access to electricity.

Published in The Nation Newspaper on Wednesday, 5th June, 2013

Health: PDP initiatives in Ogun seeks malaria roll out

The Ogun State Government and Reckitt Benckiser’s Mortein insecticide brand has formed a strategic alliance that could reduce the incidence of malaria among Nigerians.

Published in Daily Independent Newspaper on Wednesday, 5th June, 2013

Insecurity: Renewed Attacks on Nigerians in South Africa

The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs, Rep. Nnenna Ukeje, has described the renewed attacks on Nigerians in South Africa as distressing.

Published in Daily Independent Newspaper on Wednesday, 5th June, 2013

Infrastructure: Ushafa Pottery Centre Suffers Neglect

Ushafa Pottery Centre, located about 40km from Abuja city centre, was established by the Late Maryam Babangida under her Better Life for Rural Women Project more than 20 years.

Published in Vanguard Newspaper on Thursday, 6^th June, 2013

Agriculture: Nigeria targets Global Dominance in Cocoa

The cocoa industry in Nigeria is repositioning, not only to compete favourably in the world market but also to rise to the peak of the global market of the economy.

Published in Vanguard Newspaper on Thursday, 6^th June, 2013

Infrastructure: Infrastructure Bank to stake $2bn in Lagos red line rail project

The Infrastructure Bank Plc is to provide funds for the proposed $2 billion Lagos Red Rail Project that wil commute two million passengers daily from Alagbado to Marina in Lagos

Published in Vanguard Newspaper on Thursday, 6^th June, 2013

Agriculture: Women farmers hail rice production drive

A group, Women in Agriculture has described the Kogi State Government Accelerated Rice Scheme as a step towards industrialization of the state.

Published in National Mirror Newspaper on Friday, 7^th June 2013

Community Development: Community benefit from ALSON Water Scheme in A/Ibom

The people of Ikot Akpan Enin in Ikot Abasi local government area of Akwa Ibom State are now to enjoy improved socio-economic activities following the inauguration of a water project in the area by the management of Aluminium Smelter Company of Nigeria (ALSCON) as part of its commitment to the development of host communities.

Published in National Mirror Newspaper on Friday, 7^th June 2013

Emergency Aid for 2,400 People Fleeing Violence in Nigeria

Several hundred families fleeing violence in northern Nigeria and taking refuge in the Diffa area of south-eastern Niger are being provided with emergency supplies and food aid by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Red Cross Society of Niger.

Published in National Mirror Newspaper on Friday, 7^th June 2013

Labour: N24b Glass Industry to employ 900 in Rivers Community

Published in National Mirror Newspaper on Friday, 7^th June 2013

Climate Change: ‘Food Wastage, Price increase responsible for Climate Change’

Published in National Mirror Newspaper on Friday, 7^th June 2013

Friday, 31 May 2013

CSR News Summary Issue 56

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

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

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

“Philanthropy should go beyond charity in Africa”

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

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

Agriculture: Edo govt to boost manpower in agriculture

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

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

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

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

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

Sustainability: CBN seeks IFC’s support on Sustainable Banking

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Health: UNFPA, IPPF launch initiative to boost family planning

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

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

Infrastructure: Ushafa Pottery Centre Suffers Neglect

Ushafa Pottery Centre, located about 40km from Abuja city centre, was established by the Late Maryam Babangida under her Better Life for Rural Women Project more than 20 years.

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

Agriculture: Women farmers hail rice production drive

A group, Women in Agriculture has described the Kogi State Government Accelerated Rice Scheme as a step towards industrialization of the state.

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

Emergency Aid for 2,400 People Fleeing Violence in Nigeria

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

Friday, 24 May 2013

CSR News Summary Issue 55

Philanthropy: NDDC donates drugs, LLINs to Cross River

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

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

Investment: New Fund launched to fuel impact investing in Africa

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

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

Empowerment: NECA’s women network trains teenagers on entrepreneurship

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Inauguration: FG Inaugurates Task Force on Review of Investment Policies

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

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

Insecurity: Escaping Nigeria's Cycle of Violence

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

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

Environment: Multiple Oil Spills contaminate Balyesa Community

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

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

Empowerment: NGO to support women with N20bn

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

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

Health: Rollback malaria scheme may fail

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

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

Environment: Downpour ravages buildings in Delta

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

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

Education: Stakeholders tasked on Children Education

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

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

Philanthropy: Kano donates N20m to Baga victims

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

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

Agriculture: US plans $250m fertiliser plant in Edo

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

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

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

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

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

Education: Indian Embassy Education expo begins today

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

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

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

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