Philanthropy

New Impact Fund Launched to Fuel Impact Investing in Africa

The Rockefeller Foundation and the Tony Elumelu Foundation have announced the launch of the Impact Economy Innovations Fund (IEIF) at the Impact Investing in Africa: Accelerating the Industry Regionally Forum. The event, hosted by The Rockefeller Foundation, the Tony Elumelu

The Project R2L: Empowering Youth

What is the richest place on earth? This place of endless riches is not in the Middle East; where there’s rich black gold buried deep beneath the Earth’s surface— nor is this place in South Africa where there is a

The Tony Elumelu Foundation and The Brenthurst Foundation Partner on Research

Tony O. Elumelu, CON, and Jonathan Oppenheimer, -two of the continent’s foremost philanthropists and business leaders- are collaborating to develop in-depth case studies to show how African companies investing in Africa could propel the continent to greater economic prosperity. Oppenheimer’s

Kaymu.com.ng Partners With Celebrities To Help Children In Need

Popular Nigerian Celebrities are joining forces with Nigeria’s #1 eCommerce community for buying and selling, Kaymu.com.ng to help make a difference in the lives of motherless children. This initiative was pioneered by Kaymu to commemorate the launch of the eCommerce

Okonjo-Iweala, Elumelu Champion Strategic Philanthropy in Nigeria

To maximize the benefits of their generosity, wealthy Nigerians need to be more strategic in their giving, to create a bigger impact and leave a lasting legacy. This was the view of the Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister

Kanu Organizes Fundraiser For Cardiac Hospital

Legendary ex-footballer and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Kanu Nwankwo will be organizing a fundraiser on the 14th of March, at the Congress Hall in Transcorp Hilton Hotel, at 5pm. The aim of this fundraiser is to realize $35 million (N5 billion)

JUMIA Feeds Lagos

As this week started on the notes of care and appreciation, Jumia Nigeria, a fast growing online retail store picked up from where Mother’s day left off by camping out on the streets of Ebute Metta and feeding about 1500

Aliko Dangote is Worth $16.1 billion, Mike Adenuga, $4.7 billion, in Newly Released Forbes Rich-list

Alhaji Aliko Dangote, is the 43rd richest man on earth today, according to the 2013 list of world’s billionaires, compiled by Forbes Magazine. He is worth $16.1 billion, with assets from his cement, sugar, flour and other businesses. He is

Guinness Takes Its Water of Life Project To Agbor, in Delta State

“Water is an essential element in our daily lives and its importance cannot be overstated,” said the MD of Guinness Nigeria, Seni Adetu, as he launched Guinness Water of Life Project in Oza Nogogo Community in Agbor, Delta State. The

First Excel Series, A Youth Empowerment Initiative By First Bank, Is Launched

First Bank has launched a youth empowerment initiative, First Excel, for students in federal higher institutions, to motivate, inspire and encourage them towards their dreams. The program will be held across the country and will commence on February 26 at

Invitation To A Corporate Charity Banquet, For Cancer Prevention Programme

The Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy (CECP-Nigeria) is seeking your partnership in a historic project that has the potential to save the lives of almost 100,000 Nigerians annually. The last Monday in February is designated as International Corporate Philanthropy Day (ICPD).

Falcon Petroleum to Empower Women in Ikorodu Community

In a bid to further enrich their surrounding community with a means aside the daily distribution of gas and oil services, Falcon Petroleum Limited, has put together a skill acquisition program aimed at empowering the women of Ikorodu, Lagos. This

TeeGee Leads Celebrities to Ikeja Primary School, for Charity

Music-comedian, TeeGee Da Unusual — for the comic he brings into his music, is set to give back to the society, with his Da Unusual Foundation, leading a group of celebrities on January 30, to Ikeja Primary School, Lagos. Da

UNICEF collaborates with CPN for new Child Justice Clinic in Abuja

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has collaborated with FCT’s Child Protection Network (CPN) to launch a new Child Justice Clinic, in Abuja, for children, who may need justice on certain issues and psychological assistance. Speaking in the launch ceremony,

Nigerian Bottling Company and Ogun State Government Empower Low-Income Women

The Nigerian Bottling Company known for its Coca-Cola products, has joined the Ogun State Government through a foundation – Uplift Development Foundation – led by the Governor’s wife, to provide micro-business materials and lessons to women in the state. These

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