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The concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) developed alongside the emergence of corporations more than a century ago and is now practiced by most companies and institutions around world. While corporations may vary in their level of commitment to CSR, their practice is largely focused on corporate philanthropy such as donating to charities, supporting causes or sponsoring individuals, groups and programmes. However, some companies, intent on making their CSR impact more effective, are rethinking this approach. Among these companies is Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) plc, a leading African financial institution…

Mr. Adeniji Kazeem, Lagos State Commissioner for Justice, on Monday told men of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority(LASTMA) and other state law enforcement agencies to stop collecting bribes. Kazeem spoke at the opening of the annual mandatory training for the state’s law enforcement officers at the Law Enforcement Training institute (LETI), in Lagos. The training had 3, 550 participants drawn from the LASTMA, Vehicle Inspection Service, Kick Against Indiscipline and Neighbourhood Safety Corp Agency. “I implore you to re-double your efforts, resist bias, stop collecting bribes and see your…

Zenith Bank has again proved its status as a leading light in Corporate Social Responsibility, as the financial institution donated an ultra modern ICT centre to the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. The centre parades, among other state-of-the-art facilities, two e-learning training halls equipped with over 200 computer sets and training facilities, an exhibition and training halls, conference hall, server/online facilities, Wi-Fi facility, executive offices for the Centre’s director and other officials. During the project commissioning, the Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Benjamin Ozumba, who led the university’s management team,…

17 junior officers has been sacked by the Nigeria Customs Service for offences ranging from drug addiction, certificate forgery, theft and absenteeism from January to September. According to a statement by the Customs Public Relations Officer, Wale Adeniyi, “investigations into offences committed by the officers in the senior category are now being concluded. Officers found guilty are expected to face similar stiff penalties. “These disciplinary measures were taken after series of investigations and deliberations by the disciplinary committee and recommendations were made to the management. “This process is a continuation…

Herdsmen, have allegedly killed no fewer than 20 persons after laying siege to Godogodo, a semi-urban settlement in Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Policemen and those who managed to escape the onslaught, said Godogodo was razed, with the casualty figure put at 20, aside from those injured. The incident was said to have heightened tension between the majority Christian population of Kafanchan, about 12 kilometres north of Godogodo, and its minority settler population of Hausa/Fulani Muslims. Following the incident, the Interim Management Committee, IMC, Chairman of Jema’a LGA,…