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- 19 Nov 2021
Coca-Cola Foundation, Whitefield Foundation Announce E.Q.U.I.P, to Empower 60,000 Nigerian Women and Youth
The Coca-Cola Foundation has awarded a grant to Whitefield Foundation, a registered non-profit social enterprise, to launch E.Q.U.I.P – an initiative to drive women’s empowerment and youth…
- 12 Mar 2021
Coca-cola Empowers Over 2 Million Women Entrepreneurs Across Africa through 5by20 Initiative
The Coca-Cola Company and its partners are proud to celebrate exceeding our 5by20 goal by enabling the economic empowerment of more than 6 million women around the world. 34% (just over 2 million) of…
- 14 Apr 2021
Coca-Cola Supports Environmental Sustainability with “Cash 4 Trash” Initiative in Lagos
Coca-Cola Nigeria recently launched its “Cash 4 Trash” initiative in Lagos, as the leading total beverage company partnered with Initiative for the Advancement of Waste Management in Africa…
- 23 Apr 2021
World Earth Day: Coca-Cola Reaffirms Its Commitment to Ensuring a World Without Waste
In commemoration of World Earth Day, Coca-Cola Nigeria through its recycling initiatives reaffirmed its commitment to the support of environmental protection and sustainability in Nigeria. Amaka…
- 5 May 2021
Coca-Cola Supports Financial Inclusion of Over 20,000 Women and Youth in Nigeria through Special Intervention Program
Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited in partnership with Whitefield Foundation has empowered over 20,000 individuals with business skills across the 36 states of Nigeria through the Special Intervention Program…
- 4 Oct 2021
Coca-Cola Foundation Doles out $300,000 Grant to Train 5,000 Women on Transformative Skills
In a bid to improve the lives of women across Lagos State, Nigeria; Karis and Eleos Hand of Hope Foundation has announced the launch of the second edition of its women empowerment programme themed…
- 6 Dec 2021
Coca-Cola Bags Two Awards at the 2021 SERAS Awards
Coca-Cola along with its bottling partner Nigerian Bottling Company, has won two awards at the 15th edition of the Sustainability, Enterprise and Responsibility Awards, popularly known as the SERAS…
- 6 Mar 2015
Ericsson, Coca-Cola to Bring Mobile Connectivity to EKOCENTER
The Coca-Cola Company has announced a pilot project to bring mobile connectivity to EKOCENTER, a social enterprise initiative designed to empower community well-being by bringing safe water, solar…
- 13 Jan 2022
Coca-Cola Launches JAMII: Its New Sustainability Platform in Africa
Coca-Cola Africa Operating Unit (“AOU”) and its bottling partners have announced the launch of JAMII, the new Africa-focused sustainability platform. The platform houses the Company’s existing and…
- 18 Dec 2019
Coca-Cola Celebrates 100 Years of Going Public
Coca-Cola, arguably the world’s most popular beverage company has celebrated its 100th anniversary of its initial public offering. An investment of $40 at that time, would be worth more than $18…
- 9 Feb 2020
Coca-Cola Foundation Pledges To Boost Environmental Sustainability, Partners Recycles Pay And Clean Up Naija
The Coca-Cola Foundation has awarded grants to the Africa Clean Up Initiative, pioneers of the famous Recycles Pay and Clean-Up Naija project. This is in line with Coca-Cola’s commitment to…
- 18 Feb 2020
Coca-Cola Tackles Maternal & Infants Mortality in Lagos
Residents of Lagos State have more reasons to smile this new year with the regional launch of Coca-Cola’s Safe Birth Initiative (SBI), a program aimed at reducing maternal and infant death rates…
- 19 Feb 2020
Coca-Cola’s Safe Birth Initiative Makes A Stop @ Alimosho General Hospital, Donates N267m Equipments
Ensuring healthy lives, promoting wellbeing and better healthcare outcomes for all at all ages is one of the Sustainable Development Goals which Nigeria, along with all members of the United Nations…
- 1 Mar 2020
Coca-Cola Foundation Upskills 600 Women with $66,000 Grant
The Coca-Cola Foundation, TCCF has continued to reiterate its commitment to empower women in Africa through specific “In-Country” developmental programs, executed in partnership with credible…
- 4 Jun 2020
World Environment Day: Coca-Cola Continues To Lead Plastic Recovery And Recycling Efforts Across Nigeria
As the world celebrates World Environment Day, the Coca-Cola System in Nigeria comprising Coca-Cola Nigeria and its bottling partner, Nigerian Bottling Company, reaffirms its commitment to making the…
- 22 Jul 2020
Coca-Cola, Others Urge US Congress to Sustain Healthcare Funding for Africa
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unravel healthcare systems and economies across the world, The Coca-Cola Company and fourteen other global corporations have urged US Congressional leaders to…
- 20 Aug 2020
Coca-Cola Champions Partnerships Towards Plastic Waste Reduction, Creates Green Recycling Hubs Across Abuja & Lagos
Coca-Cola, through its philanthropic arm, The Coca-Cola Foundation (TCCF) has recently provided a grant to the Initiative For The Advancement of Waste Management in Africa (W.A.S.T.E AFRICA), a…
- 29 Sept 2020
Coca-Cola, Red Cross Society Expand Fight Against COVID-19 In Nigeria
In a bid to support the fight against the Coronavirus disease, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) along with its national society Nigerian Red Cross (NRC) has…
- 15 Dec 2020
Coca-Cola Bags Two Awards At SERAS 2020
Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited along with its bottling partner, Nigeria Bottling Company, has won two awards at the 14th edition of the Sustainability, Enterprise and Responsibility Awards, popularly…
- 12 Jan 2021
Coca-Cola Foundation Empowers Over 4,600 Women in Five Months
A women empowerment and capacity building program sponsored by The Coca-Cola Foundation in partnership with Karis and Eleos Hand of Hope Foundation, tagged, “Catalyst for Change” has come to an end…
- 25 Mar 2021
How Coca-Cola Empowered 6 Million Lives through Improved Clean Water Access across Continent
As part of its week-long celebration of World Water Day (March 22), The Coca-Cola Foundation (TCCF) announced the achievement of the Replenish Africa Initiative’s (RAIN) current goal to improve…
- 10 Jan 2020
Coca-Cola Foundation Commits $100,000 for Mental and Environmental Development Initiative for Children
To further express its commitment to empowering women, youth and building sustainable communities, The Coca-Cola Foundation, through the New World Program (NWP), has given a grant worth $100,000 to…
- 30 Dec 2021
Stephanie Okereke Linus partners Coca-Cola to Educate Consumers on the Benefits of Recycling
In many parts of the world, plastic waste has been a major source of concern for environmentalists. In Nigeria, waterways and drainages sport floating plastic bottles and nylons, leading to flooding,…
- 24 Feb 2020
Coca Cola’s Safe Birth Initiative Moves to FMC Owerri, Hands over Equipments worth N290M
Coca Cola Nigeria Limited, took its Safe Birth Initiative (SBI), aimed at improving maternal outcomes and reducing child mortality incidents to Federal Medical Center, Owerri. This is impelled by the…
- 24 Nov 2014
Kaduna Communities, School Benefit from NBC CSI Projects
Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Limited, bottlers of the Coca-Cola brands of soft drinks in Nigeria, has commissioned two blocks of 10 renovated classrooms and office of the Head Teacher at the LGEA…
- 20 Jan 2014
Ogunsanya, Airtel MD Makes Case for Local Talents Development
Segun Ogunsanya, managing director and chief executive officer, Airtel Nigeria, has urged leaders and people in positions of authority to strive at discovering, nurturing and developing talents, in…
- 22 Jul 2022
UN Commends Sterling One Foundation on the Africa Social Impact Summit
Mr. Matthias Schmale, United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, has commended the Sterling One Foundation for creating a convening to accelerate growth towards the 2030…
- 2 Nov 2009
Royal Fathers Commend NBC on Fifa World Cup Trophy
Royal Fathers of the host communities of Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Plc have commended the company for giving them opportunity to share in the excitement of the Fifa World Cup Trophy tour of…
- 25 Mar 2017
Airtel Nigeria Elevates Ibrahim, Dosunmu to Regional Operations Directors
Airtel Nigeria, has announced the promotion of Muhammad Bashir Ibrahim and Oladapo Dosunmu as Regional Operations Directors for North Region and South Region, respectively. In their new roles,…
- 4 Jun 2024
Segun Ogunsanya, Airtel Africa CEO, Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award in Africa Business Leadership Awards (ABLA)
Segun Ogunsanya, outgoing CEO of Airtel Africa, has been named winner of the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award in the 14th African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA) 2024. The awards are a…