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http://ift.tt/eA8V8J FIRST Bank of Nigeria Limited through its Sustainability initiative, FirstBank Sustainability Centre, in partnership with the Lagos Business School, is set to host a Sustainable Financial Strategy Workshop for Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs). The workshop is designed to bring together NGOs and Funding Organizations, with the intention of enhancing NGOs understanding of implementing internal and external sustainable funding mechanism for the financial sustainability of their entire operations. The workshop which is also expected to attract aspiring NGOs, donor agencies and corporate foundations is also aimed at helping NGOs understand how to foster inclusive partnership with funding organizations as a strategic imperative for developing the external component of their sustainable financial strategy. Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications for FirstBank, Mrs. Folake Ani-Mumuney, stated that “as a responsible corporate citizen, FirstBank would con...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J FIRST Bank of Nigeria Limited through its Sustainability initiative, FirstBank Sustainability Centre, in partnership with the Lagos Business School, is set to host a Sustainable Financial Strategy Workshop for Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs). The workshop is designed to bring together NGOs and Funding Organizations, with the intention of enhancing NGOs understanding of implementing internal and external sustainable funding mechanism for the financial sustainability of their entire operations. The workshop which is also expected to attract aspiring NGOs, donor agencies and corporate foundations is also aimed at helping NGOs understand how to foster inclusive partnership with funding organizations as a strategic imperative for developing the external component of their sustainable financial strategy. Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications for FirstBank, Mrs. Folake Ani-Mumuney, stated that “as a responsible corporate citizen, FirstBank would con...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Babajide Komolafe The nation’s external  reserve  dropped $30.78 billion on Monday, the lowest in ten days, even as the naira remain stable at N385 per dollar in the parallel market exchange rate. The external reserve data released today by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that external reserve continued its downward trend to $30.78 billion as at end of Monday. This represents decline of $100 million when compared with the closing level of $30.88 billion Friday last week. The reserve has been on the downward trend since May 4th 2017, when it reached a peak of $30.99 billion. Since then the reserve has fallen by $210 million. Meanwhile the naira remained stable in the parallel market segment yesterday, as the parallel market exchange rate maintained Monday’s closing rate of N385 per dollar.   The post External reserve drops to $30.78bn as naira remain N385/$ appeared first on Vanguard News . Vía Vanguard News http://ift.tt/2pRT...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Abdulwahab Abdulah & Jane Echewodo Lagos —Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, yesterday re-arraigned a Lagos socialite, Fred Ajudua, before Justice Josephine Oyefeso of an Ikeja High Court for allegedly defrauding a former Chief of Army Staff, retired Lt-Gen. Ishaya Bamaiyi of $10.3 million. The defendant pleaded not guilty to a 28–eight count charge bordering on conspiracy to obtain money by false pretences and obtaining money by false pretences brought against him by the commission. Ajudua was arraigned after Justice Oyefeso had in a ruling dismissed his application   dated Jan. 6 challenging the jurisdiction of the court to try him. According to EFCC, prosecutor, Mr. S.A. Atteh the defendant committed the alleged conspiracy and fraud in 2004 alongside five alleged accomplices while he was in prison. The alleged accomplices are – Mrs Oluronke Rosulu, Alumile Adedeji also known as Ade Bendel, Mr Kenneth, Mr Jonathan and Princess Hamabo...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Monsuru Olowoopejo L agos —Lagos State government says it plans to introduce new number plate for commercial vehicles in the state. Prince Olanrewaju Elegushi, the acting Commissioner for Transportation, disclosed this at the 2017 Ministerial briefing to mark Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s two years in office. Elegushi said the new regime of commercial vehicle number plate would ensure clear identification of vehicles registered for commercial purposes. “The state agencies like Motor Vehicle Administration Agency, Number Plate Production Agency and ministry of transportation will fine-tune the operations and issuance,” the commissioner said. Elegushi noted that the development would bring a robust database for vehicles involved in commercial transportation to ensure safety of passengers. He also said that the database would contain a body tag, to be fixed to the body of the vehicles for effective monitoring and redistributing of routes for businesses. Elegu...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Emeka Aginam THE introduction of the All New Gencoool Airconditioner will help consumers save as much as 70% on electricity consumption with an increased cooling capacity of 40% thereby reducing bills., the General Manager Air Conditioning and Energy Solutions, LG Electronics West Africa operations, Mr. Cholyong Park has assured. The new product, he said,  has proved  the company’s determination to offer Nigerians with cutting edge technological products that addresses their distinctive needs. Park, who spoke recently  during the unveiling of the dual Inverter technology in Lagos said that the new product is expected to solve the problem of the current demand of consumers seeking energy efficient products. He said that the new product features a dual inverter compressor with 10 Year Warranty that helps users enjoy benefits of LG air conditioner for a longer period of time. Other unique features of the new product, according to him will include...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J …Delta govt to deploy police detachment in community By Festus Ahon, Perez Brisibe, Egufe Yafugborhi and Ochuko Akuopha A SABA — GOVERNOR Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, yesterday, raised alarm over the frequent clashes between herdsmen and farmers which have led to several deaths in the state, urging the Federal Government to proffer solutions through enduring policies. Youths attack Okowa’s convoy Meanwhile, the convoy of the governor, was yesterday, attacked by angry youths of Ossissa community, Ndokwa East Local Government Area of the state, who protested the incessant attacks on their indigenes by herdsmen. The governor, according to a dependable source, was on his way back to Asaba, the state capital, after addressing the people when he was ambushed by youths of the community, which was invaded by the herdsmen, weekend, where five persons were killed by the herdsmen. A source who pleaded anonymity said that the governor’s convoy protocol bus, ambulan...