RB commits N1.2b to stop diarrhoea in children
In its bid to support prevention of un-der five deaths due to diarrhea in Nigeria, Reckitt Benkisser, RB, is investing N1.2 billion in a nationwide hygiene programme. Speaking in Lagos during the RB Charity Ball for Save the Children Initiative, the General Manager, RB West Africa, Rahul Murgai, said it’s sad to note that diarrhea still kills more than 194, 000 children under five annually in Nigeria when it can be prevented with simple hygiene practice.
New Urban Agenda: UN Deputy Scribe, others charge African leaders on planning
THE UN Deputy Secretary-General, Housing and Sustainable Urban, Kumaresh Misra and other stakeholders in the ongoing United Nations Habitat III Africa Regional Meeting in Nigeria, last week called on African leaders to develop rural areas to solve challenges of urban cities in the continent.
‘Total FPSO will boost local content devt.’
The fabrication of the Floating Production Storage Off-loading, FPSO, for Total E&P Egina oilfield project is estimated to boost local content development up from current levels of 10 percent to about 15 percent.
Nigeria, Ireland to strengthen ties via technology transfer
The Republic of Ireland has joined hands with the Nigerian Government to use technology transfer actualize speedy development in Nigeria.
54 laws must be amended for business reform —EXPERT
AMIDST the current economic crunch in the country, a team of consultants, under the auspices of Department for International Development, DFID, told the Senate yesterday that if Nigeria must be an economic destination and attractive to investors, it must amend or repeal 54 of its existing laws.
EBONYI: 10-year-old boy dies from Lassa fever
Ebonyi State, weekend, recorded its second confirmed case of Lassa Fever as a 10-year-old boy in Igbeagu in Izzi Local Government died from the disease.
How Dickson’s sister, Ex-NDDC boss’ mother regained freedom
OLOMU in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State was in the early hours of yesterday thrown into jubilation, following the release of Mrs Sarah Aguariavwodo, the octogenarian mother of ex-Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Senator Emmanuel Aguariavwodo.
Fresh communal crisis looms in Delta communities
ANOTHER round of crisis is looming between the Aladja Urhobo community in Udu Local Government Area and Ijaw community of Ogbe-Ijoh in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State over alleged harassment and toll collection by Urhobo youths from their Ijaw neighbours for plying the only access road to their community.
NOGIG 2016: NNPC wins 1st gold medal
Kate Ezeanya of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC Monday won the first gold medal at the ongoing Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Games after defeating Mrs Mfon, representing Petroleum Training Institute in a pulsating Squash Racquet match in the veterans category. Ezeanya won the match in two straight sets.
Culture, potential tool for attitudinal change – Mike Omotosho, Rotary Gov
The high rate of crime, indiscipline and other societal ills in the country have been traced to the neglect of the country’s cultural values. In the olden days, things worked well as people had respect for the culture, but these days the story is no longer the same and that has had a very negative impact in the development of the country. So there is the need to go back to the abandoned cultural values as it remains the best option for Nigeria to get it right and move forward.
How can businesses develop employees to create sustainable leadership?
Have you ever considered how to develop a leadership strategy that lasts? If so, you are not alone, as this is one of the many challenges facing modern HR professionals as HR’s function within a business becomes more strategically aligned with the C-suite.
