The Catalyst for Change 2.0 programme, funded by The Coca-Cola Foundation and implemented in Nigeria by local NGO, Karis and Eleos Hand of Hope Foundation, with support from Nigerian Bottling Company on Thursday, March 3rd, 2022, saw another tranche of 1000 women successfully graduate from the programme in Ijora, Lagos …
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Coca-Cola’s 5by20 Programme Secures LSETF’s Job Creation Champion Award
In recognition of its outstanding efforts in girl child development, women empowerment, and job creation under its 5by20 programme, the Coca-Cola System in Nigeria has received the ‘Job Creation Champion’ award from the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) at the Fund’s 5th Anniversary Gala and Awards Night which held …
Read More »Upwork Suspends Operations In Russia And Belarus
As the world’s work marketplace, Upwork’s mission is to create economic opportunities so people have better lives. In our more than 20 years of doing business, we have worked hard to bring our marketplace to more people, with the belief that when people have the ability to innovate their careers …
Read More »Russia Suspends Forex Sales Until September 9
Special measures for the sale of cash by Russian banks were introduced due to sanctions restrictions on the flow of dollars into the country, the Bank of Russia explained. Earlier on Wednesday , the Central Bank announced that from March 9 to September 9, 2022, it introduces a temporary procedure …
Read More »Crude Oil Price: MAN Warns Of Hyper Inflation, Subsidy Hits ₦400, Diesel, ₦625
Industry figures seen on Tuesday showed that the cost of Brent, the crude against which Nigeria’s oil is priced, rose above $133/barrel around 6pm Nigerian time. The commodity had traded below $90/barrel before the war in Ukraine started. Oil marketers told our correspondent that the rise in global crude oil …
Read More »Dangote Refinery Will Fix Nigeria’s Oil Volatility – MAN President
Dangote Group’s Executive Director and President of Manufacturing Association of Nigeria (MAN), Mansur Ahmed, has assured Nigerians that the upcoming Dangote Petroleum Refinery would help address the volatile fuel crisis in the country. This is coming against the backdrop of torrents of commendations from President Muhammadu Buhari, Gov. Nasir El-Rufai …
Read More »How Coca-Cola is bringing mother and child home alive through Safe Birth Initiative
When Amarachi conceived her baby girl, the chances of losing her baby during childbirth appeared slim as she was very intentional about taking care of her health and attending the required antenatal sessions. It was therefore saddening to her friends and family when all her efforts proved unsuccessful. On Friday, …
Read More »West Feeling Impact Of Russia Sanctions Too As Oil And Gas Prices Soar
One of the ironies of the war in Ukraine is that the Kremlin’s finances benefit every time the crisis deepens. After Saudi Arabia, Russia is the second biggest exporter of crude oil, and it is out on its own as an exporter of natural gas. Countries producing more oil and …
Read More »Kimberly-Clark Opens $100 Million Plant In Lagos
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo unveils the plaque at the official commissioning of Kimberly-Clark’s $100m investment in Nigeria with the U.S. Consul General Claire Pierangelo, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, staff members of Kimberly-Clark and other dignitaries. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo unveils the plaque at the official commissioning of Kimberly-Clark’s $100m …
Read More »LASG Warns Residents To Desist From Indiscriminate Storage Of Fuel
LASG WARNS RESIDENTS TO DESIST FROM INDISCRIMINATE STORAGE OF FUEL … Decries Increase in Fire Incidents The Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Mrs. Margaret Adeseye, has appealed to the general public, particularly motorists, to desist from indiscriminate storage of Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) despite the present fuel scarcity …
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