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    ThistlePraxis Consulting is pleased to announce its new online portal, Sustainable Conversations™ Online (http://www.sustainableconvos.com), which will provide up to date information, insights and resources from experts on the issue of CSR, Sustainability and Sustainable Development. This development is in line with ThistlePraxis’ vision to further promote the adoption and practice of CSR in Africa in order to reach more professionals, organizations and government agencies, and drive environmental, social and business improvements in the continent.   Since February 2012, ThistlePraxis commenced a weekly publication, CSR Files™ Weekly, on the issues of CSR. In partnership with The Guardian Newspapers, 52…

    The recent reopening of Societe Generale Bank of Nigeria is causing excitement in the vibrant banking sector and renewing hope of stakeholders in the viability of the bank now renamed Heritage Bank   Sarah Fasanmi could not hold back her tears when the news of the reopening of Societe Generale Bank of Nigeria, SGBN, as Heritage Bank was broken to her. But they were tears of joy. For several years she agonised over her deposit, which was in millions of naira, trapped in the bank when its operating licence was revoked in 2006. Before now, she had participated…

    After intense horse-trading, President Goodluck Jonathan signs the 2013 budget into law to appease the National Assembly   The suspense could be felt in several quarters and Nigerians waited with bated breath to see if President Goodluck Jonathan would exercise presidential veto over the budget, or, if the National Assembly, NASS, would override the veto after the mandatory 30 days without assent to the budget by the President. The drama over the budget came to a crescendo few hours to the expiration of the deadline on February 27, when the President eventually signed the 2013 appropriation bill into…

  Olusegun Osunkeye, chairman, Lafarge WAPCO, honours Christopher Kolade and Emeka Anyaoku, renowned diplomats, who made positive contributions to Nigeria and the continent as they marked their 80th birthday anniversary recently   The life of Christopher Kolade, chairman, Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme, SURE-P, has demonstrated the veracity of the axiom that says to lead is to serve. For decades, Kolade, former Nigerian high commissioner to United Kingdom, UK, has dedicated himself to the service of Nigeria, through passion for promoting values of ethical behaviour and integrity. These qualities have empowered him to serve successfully in four spheres of life…