Coca-Cola has redesigned its Nigeria’s premium Eva Water bottle by adopting a lighter design, through its sustainable commitment, thereby lowering the amount of plastic used. According to the company, this ‘lightweighting’ strategy not only reduces the plastic that could potentially end up in landfills but also substantially reduces the demand[Read More…]
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Firstbank Partners With PROPARCO on Climate Performance
First Bank of Nigeria Limited, in partnership with Proparco, a Development Finance Institution is mainstreaming climate initiatives into its business operations and strategy. This is aimed at achieving a holistic integration of climate action on Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions reduction through an articulated strategic pathway to position the Bank as[Read More…]
FIRSTBANK, ROTARY EMPOWER 102 BENEFICIARIES WITH N20M START-UP KITS
She listed projects donated by Rotary to include construction of one of the eight vocational training centres, owned by the agency in Igbogbo area of Lagos. Kalesanwo, therefore, urged other Nigerians to support government programmes. Otumba Wemmy Osunde, Chairman, Illisan Development Association, Ogun State, pledged personal commitment to ensuring beneficiaries[Read More…]
EDC in partnership with Providus Bank empowers 60 entrepreneurs with access to funding and market
In a bid to support economic growth and development in Nigeria, Providus Bank, an SME focused bank in the country in partnership with Enterprise Development Center, an enterprise unit of Pan Atlantic University, have empowered budding entrepreneurs with capacity building, access to market, and access to funding. This move aligns[Read More…]
Ikeja Dynamic Model Lions Club Makes Major Contributions to Agidingbi Community
In a remarkable display of community service and dedication to education and well-being, the Ikeja Dynamic Model Lions Club, District 404 B2 Nigeria, in collaboration with the Lions Club International Foundation (LCIF), marked yet another milestone with the inauguration of their 4th Legacy Project for the year. This time, the[Read More…]
Understanding CSR During Economic Crises
Economic crises” and “corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives” are two issues that dominate the modern business agenda. Although related, these issues have been analysed separately, and so a significant gap is perpetuated between the two. What are the effects of economic crises on CSR initiatives? Can organisational social initiatives withstand[Read More…]
Dufil Prima Foods To Alleviate Economic Hardship On Vulnerable Nigerians
Dufil Prima Foods Limited has reaffirmed its mission to help in easing the burden on vulnerable Nigerians as occasioned by the present economic challenge. The company restated this when it’s management visited the Ajegunle area of Lagos State for the second time in two weeks to distribute free meals and[Read More…]
Stanbic IBTC, Yellow Cowries, and Junior Achievement Promote Financial Literacy
In a thrilling display of the power of gamification in enhancing financial knowledge and wellbeing of students from across Akwa Ibom State, participants showcased their financial literacy skills at the Yellow Cowries Financial Literacy Brainee Competition. Organised by Yellow Cowries, in partnership with Junior Achievement Nigeria; Ministry of Education, Akwa[Read More…]
Sanwo-Olu lauds Dangote over donation of 80,000 bags of rice to Lagosians
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, has praised Aliko Dangote, billionaire businessman and president of the Dangote group, over the donation of 80,000 bags of rice to Lagosians. The business mogul flagged off the distribution of the 80,000 10kg bags of rice to the vulnerable in the state on Wednesday. Speaking[Read More…]
Hunger: Dangote spends N15bn on food intervention programme across Nigeria
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, launched his food intervention programme in Kano, On Saturday, The food intervention programme, which will cost his foundation, (Aliko Dangote Foundation ADF), close to N15 billion, started with the distribution of over one million bags of 10kg bags across the 774 local government areas[Read More…]
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FG Revenue Rises 76% to N12.5tn, Fueled by Tax and Oil Gains — Budget Office
The Federal Government’s earnings have increased by 76 percent, rising from N7.1 trillion in 2022 to N12.5 trillion in 2023, due to higher taxes and oil revenues. This information was revealed in the recently released 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper from the Ministry of Budget and[Read More…]