The best definition of kindness is not one provided by any of the world’s best dictionaries but one demonstrated by how we treat others on a daily basis. Kindness is a universal language that does not require any special knowledge, exposure, skills, training or background to understand and appreciate it[Read More…]
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FirstBank Launches a New Corporate Website
FirstBank, Nigeria and indeed West Africa’s premier financial inclusion services provider has announced the launch of its newly designed website at https://www.firstbanknigeria.com/. The new website is upgraded with features that are streamlined to reinforce its role in delivering seamless banking and technology solutions to its customers across the world. The[Read More…]
MultiChoice Unveils 2021 Bursary Program, Calls For Entriesntries
Africa’s leading entertainment provider, MultiChoice has announced the opening of its 2021 Bursary Scheme to offer students the opportunity to develop critical and scarce skills across multiple industries. The financial aid is directed towards underprivileged students with a promising academic future and the drive to succeed. The South African Company[Read More…]
Emeka Oparah Named ‘Best Corporate Communications Director 2020’
The Vice President, Corporate Communications & Corporate Social Responsibility, Airtel Nigeria, Emeka Oparah, has been named the ‘Best Corporate Communications Director of the Year’ by the Lagos Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations at the 2020 Lagos Public Relations Gala Awards(LaPRIGA). Oparah was announced winner during the 5th[Read More…]
First Bank Wins Big At BJANCON2020
First Bank of Nigeria has won the Most Socially Responsible Bank in Nigeria’s COVID-19 crisis 2020. According to the Chairman, Brands Journaliats Association of Nigeria (BJAN), Mr Princewill Ekwujuru, First Bank won the award following the renewed efforts by the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr Adesola Adeduntan to continue[Read More…]
FirstBank Corporate Statement
Our attention has been drawn to the tweet making the rounds on social media on shutting down the FirstBank website following a false tweet that the Bank prevented staff from joining the ongoing protests in the country. As the largest banking institution in Nigeria, it is not unlikely that we[Read More…]
DisCos Sue FG Over Interference in Corporate Activities
Nigeria’s eleven Distribution Companies (DisCos) have head to court to restrain the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Company (NERC) from interfering in their corporate activities unless the boards of the DisCos are duly consulted. The Guardian learnt that the distribution companies, including Abuja, Benin, Eko, Enugu, Ibadan, Ikeja, Jos, Kaduna, Kano as[Read More…]
ShopRite takes breast cancer awareness to 6 regions in Nigeria
In what looks like a massive boost to the fight against breast cancer in Nigeria, Shoprite, a retailer across Africa, has thrown its weight behind fight against breast cancer by situating four screening stations in Asaba, Onitsha, Abuja and Kano. Other cities are Damaturu and Lagos. In statement made available[Read More…]
Airtel touching lives returns for season 5 with focus on bigger projects
The fifth series of Airtel Touching Lives, the telecom flagship corporate social responsibility programme, premiered at the recently with an indication that the current season would tackle more far-reaching projects across Nigeria. In his keynote at the launch event, Mr Segun Ogunsanya said, With the current Season, we are focused[Read More…]
CSR: A Convergence of Intent, Engagement & Perception
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become one of the standard business practices all over the world. For companies committed to CSR it means kudos and an enhanced overall reputation – a powerful statement of what they stand for in an often cynical business world.The establishment of a CSR strategy (sometimes[Read More…]