Monday, 27 June 2011
Saturday, 11 June 2011
Become Your Own BOSS !: 7 Tips - How to Generate Funds From Social Forums ...
Become Your Own BOSS !: 7 Tips - How to Generate Funds From Social Forums ...: "Do you know what social media marketing is? Do you know how to go about making money using networking? Before you can make money using some..."
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Friday, 18 March 2011
Friday, 18 February 2011
Chevron sets up N7.5b fund to improve the Niger Delta
Chevron sets up N7.5b fund to improve the Niger Delta
Chevron Corporationhas set aside N7.5 billion ($50 million) to promote economicdevelopment and improve the capacity of government and civil societyinstitutions in the Niger Delta region. This culminated in the signing today of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between theUnited States Agency for International Development (USAID) and theNiger Delta Partnership Initiative (NDPI) Foundation, established byChevron to help address socio economic challenges in the Niger Deltaregion of Nigeria. "Today's agreement builds on the innovative and successful partnerships Chevron and USAID have established in other parts of the world," said Rhonda Zygocki,Chevron's vice president of policy, government, and public affairs.
"Chevron has been operating in Nigeria for almost 50 years. This is an investment in developing stronger communities and the future of our business," Mr.Zygocki added. Under the MoU, theNDPI Foundation and USAID will each contribute $25 million over four years to support a portfolio of programmes designed to promote economicdevelopment. "We have a long-standing commitment to West Africa," said Ali Moshiri, presidentof Chevron Africa and Latin America Exploration Production Company, and chairman of NDPI. "Chevron's support of the NDPI Foundation recognises that our business is fundamentally linked to the sustainable development and peaceful co-existence of communities in the places where we operate, Mr. Moshiri stated.
On its website, theNDPI says it "seeks to augment its funds with donor partner funding todevelop a project portfolio totaling $100 million."
The NDPIFoundation's Nigerian affiliate, the Foundation for PartnershipInitiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), will participate in the design,development, and monitoring of programmes. The crisis in theNiger Delta in the last few years due to neglect has seen the people take to armed struggle in order to command a better share of the oil resources. This prompted the government to initiate more direct intervention by setting up the Niger Delta Development Commission(NDDC). Its impact has recorded modest success, as the commission has turned into another huge bureaucracy at the expense of meeting the needs of the area. This called for more direct involvement by oil companies operating in the area, as signified by this initiative.
According to theNDPI Foundation, it has structured its activities in four distinct programmes of economic development, capacity building, peace building,and analysis and advocacy to promote understanding and awareness about the problems of the region.
Chevron Corporationhas set aside N7.5 billion ($50 million) to promote economicdevelopment and improve the capacity of government and civil societyinstitutions in the Niger Delta region. This culminated in the signing today of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between theUnited States Agency for International Development (USAID) and theNiger Delta Partnership Initiative (NDPI) Foundation, established byChevron to help address socio economic challenges in the Niger Deltaregion of Nigeria. "Today's agreement builds on the innovative and successful partnerships Chevron and USAID have established in other parts of the world," said Rhonda Zygocki,Chevron's vice president of policy, government, and public affairs.
"Chevron has been operating in Nigeria for almost 50 years. This is an investment in developing stronger communities and the future of our business," Mr.Zygocki added. Under the MoU, theNDPI Foundation and USAID will each contribute $25 million over four years to support a portfolio of programmes designed to promote economicdevelopment. "We have a long-standing commitment to West Africa," said Ali Moshiri, presidentof Chevron Africa and Latin America Exploration Production Company, and chairman of NDPI. "Chevron's support of the NDPI Foundation recognises that our business is fundamentally linked to the sustainable development and peaceful co-existence of communities in the places where we operate, Mr. Moshiri stated.
On its website, theNDPI says it "seeks to augment its funds with donor partner funding todevelop a project portfolio totaling $100 million."
The NDPIFoundation's Nigerian affiliate, the Foundation for PartnershipInitiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), will participate in the design,development, and monitoring of programmes. The crisis in theNiger Delta in the last few years due to neglect has seen the people take to armed struggle in order to command a better share of the oil resources. This prompted the government to initiate more direct intervention by setting up the Niger Delta Development Commission(NDDC). Its impact has recorded modest success, as the commission has turned into another huge bureaucracy at the expense of meeting the needs of the area. This called for more direct involvement by oil companies operating in the area, as signified by this initiative.
According to theNDPI Foundation, it has structured its activities in four distinct programmes of economic development, capacity building, peace building,and analysis and advocacy to promote understanding and awareness about the problems of the region.
Thursday, 27 January 2011
» Nigeria, Turkey trade hits $2bn - Vanguard (Nigeria)
» Nigeria, Turkey trade hits $2bn - Vanguard (Nigeria)
Turkey’s economy continues to grow stronger and stronger and is anticipated to continue with forward momentum heading into 2011. Turkey is due to surpass China, the United States, Brazil, and Japan in national income, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), taking 12th place in EU countries.
Turkey is benefiting from huge amounts of investment, particularly in tourism. Already an increasingly popular holiday destination for Brits due to its long summer months and plenty of sunshine, there is now demand for high-end luxury accommodation too. Turkey’s property market is maturing at a rapid rate. Dont miss out on a great opportunity....
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Turkey’s economy continues to grow stronger and stronger and is anticipated to continue with forward momentum heading into 2011. Turkey is due to surpass China, the United States, Brazil, and Japan in national income, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), taking 12th place in EU countries.
Turkey is benefiting from huge amounts of investment, particularly in tourism. Already an increasingly popular holiday destination for Brits due to its long summer months and plenty of sunshine, there is now demand for high-end luxury accommodation too. Turkey’s property market is maturing at a rapid rate. Dont miss out on a great opportunity....
Contact: inebi@intervenesolutions.com
Saturday, 22 January 2011
Project Management needed for Abuja Carnival
The Abuja Carnival is an initiative initially funded by the government (Culture & Tourism). It was based on the premise that when government creates awareness about its benefits, the appropriate funding will come from the organised private sector. For up to four years, government was able to fund it though it was expected that a carnival of this nature should be fully funded by the private sector.
I think the private sector has a lot to gain if they can fund it.
1. As a brand and
2. Corporate Social Responsibility.
For years the ministry of culture and tourism had to market the Abuja Carnival to organisations they felt should want to support it. It has been supported for a while by some corporate organisations but just in a small way.
Why does the Abuja carnival have the same support like the Calabar Carnival, Port Harcourt Carnival have. Is it the marketing or will there be a problem of ownership?
The Calabar Carnival it is owed by the government and it is easy for them to get sponsor and realise a return on any investment that is involved. The Abuja carnival is a much more complex structure. States may not want to buy in because they may not know what they will get in return. Then how will private organisations get involved.
I think the Abuja Carnival should be treated like a massive Programme with a Programme Manager. The Ministry should employ the services of a Programme Manager. Each state should have a project Managers who will be under the Programme Manager. Appropriate research should not be ignored.
There should be and Abuja Carnival Business Case document for the justification of undertaking of the programme, based on estimated costs (of development, implementation and incremental ongoing operations and maintenance costs) against the anticipated benefits to be gained and offset by any associated risks. A good business case will provide quality by making sure that:
1. The reasons for the Abuja Carnival Programme must be consistent with the Ministry ‘s strategy
2. The Project Plan and Business Case must be aligned
3. The benefits of this carnival should be clearly identified and justified
4. It must be clear how the benefits will be realized and what will be defined a successful outcome
5. Where external procurement is required, it should be clear what the preferred sourcing option is, and why
6. It should be clear how any necessary funding will be obtained. (Private participation)
7. The Business Case will include non-financial, as well as financial, criteria.
8. The Business Case will include operations and maintenance costs and risks, as well as project costs and risks
9. The Business Case conforms to organizational accounting standards
10. The major risks faced by the project are stated, together with any responses
Private involvement should be to the extent that they can buy into the carnival to improve their brand recognition.
For Nigeria having a carnival like this will offer Nigeria and Nigerians fair coverage of Nigeria on the international scene, marketing Nigeria in a globalised world.
This is a very complex situation and good project management and collaboration is needed. The product “Abuja Carnival” should be looked at to see what the potential and return on investment would be.
A private Consulting Project Management Firm should be employed to create a document and this should be seen by the owners of the project to see if there is relevance for The Abuja Carnival.
Follow http://intervenesolutionsproject.blogspot.com/ for more Project Management Tips or Contact: inebi@intervenesolutions.com
I think the private sector has a lot to gain if they can fund it.
1. As a brand and
2. Corporate Social Responsibility.
For years the ministry of culture and tourism had to market the Abuja Carnival to organisations they felt should want to support it. It has been supported for a while by some corporate organisations but just in a small way.
Why does the Abuja carnival have the same support like the Calabar Carnival, Port Harcourt Carnival have. Is it the marketing or will there be a problem of ownership?
The Calabar Carnival it is owed by the government and it is easy for them to get sponsor and realise a return on any investment that is involved. The Abuja carnival is a much more complex structure. States may not want to buy in because they may not know what they will get in return. Then how will private organisations get involved.
I think the Abuja Carnival should be treated like a massive Programme with a Programme Manager. The Ministry should employ the services of a Programme Manager. Each state should have a project Managers who will be under the Programme Manager. Appropriate research should not be ignored.
There should be and Abuja Carnival Business Case document for the justification of undertaking of the programme, based on estimated costs (of development, implementation and incremental ongoing operations and maintenance costs) against the anticipated benefits to be gained and offset by any associated risks. A good business case will provide quality by making sure that:
1. The reasons for the Abuja Carnival Programme must be consistent with the Ministry ‘s strategy
2. The Project Plan and Business Case must be aligned
3. The benefits of this carnival should be clearly identified and justified
4. It must be clear how the benefits will be realized and what will be defined a successful outcome
5. Where external procurement is required, it should be clear what the preferred sourcing option is, and why
6. It should be clear how any necessary funding will be obtained. (Private participation)
7. The Business Case will include non-financial, as well as financial, criteria.
8. The Business Case will include operations and maintenance costs and risks, as well as project costs and risks
9. The Business Case conforms to organizational accounting standards
10. The major risks faced by the project are stated, together with any responses
Private involvement should be to the extent that they can buy into the carnival to improve their brand recognition.
For Nigeria having a carnival like this will offer Nigeria and Nigerians fair coverage of Nigeria on the international scene, marketing Nigeria in a globalised world.
This is a very complex situation and good project management and collaboration is needed. The product “Abuja Carnival” should be looked at to see what the potential and return on investment would be.
A private Consulting Project Management Firm should be employed to create a document and this should be seen by the owners of the project to see if there is relevance for The Abuja Carnival.
Follow http://intervenesolutionsproject.blogspot.com/ for more Project Management Tips or Contact: inebi@intervenesolutions.com
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