Dana Air, Sickle Cell Foundation Partner on In-flight Donation Scheme in Nigeria
August 21, 2009 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
Dana Air MD, Mr. Jacky Hathiramani
As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility efforts, Dana Air, Nigeria’s newest carrier, is partnering with the Sickle Cell Foundation Nigeria to raise funds for the National Sickle Cell Centre, Lagos in support of its activities. The airline has launched an in-flight envelope donation scheme to encourage its passengers to make contributions towards the activities of the centre. Read more
Dufil Prima Foods Donates Boreholes to Rural Communities
July 16, 2009 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
Tope Ashiwaju (L), PR Manager, DUFIL Prima Foods Plc., presenting the newly installed borehole at Agbowa-Ikosi to the Olofin Ajaiye of Orugbo-Iddo, in Ikosi/Ejirin Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Epe Oba Odusanya Adekoya (middle) and Hon. Prince Adetola Olusegun (R), Ex-Chairman, of the LCDA recently. ---
As part of its support for government’s efforts in eradicating guinea worm and other water borne diseases, Dufil Prima Foods Plc, makers of Indomie Instant noodles has embarked on various water projects in several rural communities in across the county. Read more
Dana Air Partners Rise Networks to empower Nigerian youths
July 16, 2009 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
Dana Air MD, Mr. Jacky Hathiramani
As a mark of its commitment to the growth and development of the country, Nigeria’s first new world carrier, Dana Airlines Limited, is partnering with Rise Networks on this year’s edition of the National Interactive Youth Forum. The annual event comprises a series of youth empowerment seminars across several states of the federation, and Dana Air is the official airline sponsor for the Abuja and Enugu events holding on July 18 and October 24 respectively. Read more
Nigeria: Zain to Sponsor Inaugural ‘Mandela Day’ Celebration in New York
July 3, 2009 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments
Zain and Mandela --
Zain, the leading mobile telecommunications in Africa and the Middle East announces that it will sponsor the first ‘Mandela Day’ concert which will be held at New York’s Radio City Music Hallon July 18, 2009, Nelson Mandela’s 91st birthday to raise funds for his foundations. The concert, which will feature some of the world’s most famous musicians, is being staged by 46664 – a foundation names after Mandela’s Robben Island prison number which champions his humanitarian work – with the support of the Nelson Mandela Foundation charitable organisations. Read more
Afribank Staff Charity Donates N.250m to Kidney Patient
July 2, 2009 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
Afribank Staff Charity Fund has responded to the save-a-soul appeal for the little Miss Ifeoluwa Adeyemi, the seven-year-old girl receiving treatment for kidney related problem at St. Nicholas Hospital, Lagos. The Staff Charity Fund presented cheque valued =N=.250Million to Mr. Olusegun Adeyemi, father of Ifeoluwa at the Hospital yesterday.
Dana Steel Embarks on Community Water Supply Project in Nigeria
June 23, 2009 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
From R - L: Rufai Dauda, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources, Katsina State and Madhav Mekala, General Manager, Dana Steel Ltd. during the commisioning of a bore-hole in Sabuwar Kasuwa Qrts Area; one of five bore-holes donated by Dana Steel in Katsina State recently.
As a mark of its commitment to the well-being of Nigerians, Dana Steel Limited, has began a community water supply project with the construction of 5 bore-holes in some communities in Katsina State. The communities are Lambobi Area, Tundun, Sabon Gida Quarters, Sabuwar Kasuwa Quarters, Tsohuwar Kasuwa Area, Rafin Dadi and Dustin-ma. Read more
Indomie Support for Healthcare Receives in Nigeria Commendation
June 12, 2009 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
Dr. Sulaiman L. Zubair (L), Chairman/Chief Medical Director, Asokoro District Hospital receiving the Baby Incubator and other medical equipments from Joseph Akintunde (R), Area Marketing Manager, DUFIL Prima Foods Plc., donated by the company at the hospital premises on Tuesday, June 09, 2009.
The Chairman/Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Asokoro District Hospital has commended DUFIL Prima Foods Plc, maker of Indomie Instant Noodles for its bold step towards ensuring a healthier society. According to the Chief Medical Director, the company’s benevolence is worthy of emulation. Read more
Three Down Syndrome Babies with Holes in the Heart Needs Your Help
June 4, 2009 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
Baby Etim
They were four in number and were innocent as well as cute; they came into the world to different families in Nigeria and their arrival brought joy, happiness and gladness to their respective families and their parents looked forward to them celebrating their birthdays and growing up just like every other child. But today, their stories have changed and instead of them running about in the school playfields and chasing around their friends, they constantly visit the hospitals time and time again. Read more
Nigeria: Funke Akindele Leads the Way to the Hearts of Gold Hospice
June 3, 2009 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
Fuke having fun with the kids
Actor of the Year at The Future Awards 2009, Funke Akindele, led a team of other award winners including ace music producer Cobhams Asuquo to the Hearts of Gold Hospice in Surulere Lagos, on Saturday the 23rd of May. Read more
Zain Nigeria Challenges Poverty in Rural Pampaida
May 28, 2009 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
Human Resources Director, Zain Nigeria, Jubril Saba; Chief Executive Officer, Zain Nigeria, Bayo Ligali; Chief Commercial Officer, Shamel Hanafi; Chief Operating officer, Zain Nigeria, Khalid Khorshid; and Marketing Director, Moustafa Younes; during the company's function at Pampaida Village in Ikara Local Government area of Kaduna State...recently. --
Dr. Saad Al-Barrak, CEO of Zain Group, succinctly and most imaginatively captures the very essence of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility philosophy thus: “Our mission is to re-humanize business, to create business romance within our community and among nations, through a commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility. We can do this by championing transparency, the fight against corruption, education and the welfare of the poor”. Read more
