Author: Vera
A man of strong conviction in the strong possibility of Nigeria rising above the socioeconomic challenges of today to become a leading economy in the African continent and amongst the comity of nations. Dr. Charles Okaga an accomplished academia attended several job trainings, which today come in handy as one of the top experts in the ports and Maritime industry. Dr Okaga was the 27th Port Manager of the Nation’s Premier Port, Apapa, and currently the General Manager, Operations Nigerian Ports Authority. He is a seasoned administrator, result driven and a great team player. Prior to his current role, he…
The Finance and Business Online Publishers (FiBOP) is set to host its 2024 capacity-building workshop, themed “Digital Innovation: Deepening Infrastructure for Efficient Financial Ecosystem.” This prestigious event will take place from October 18-20, 2024, at the Orchids Hotel in Lekki, Lagos. Chairperson of the workshop organizing committee, Vera Osokpo, announced that Dr. Emomotimi Agama, Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and Mr. Bello Hassan, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), have confirmed their attendance as keynote speakers. Veteran Broadcaster Vera Osokpo, aside being FiBOP’s top gun also comes across as…
The Comptroller General of the Nigerian Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, is set to lead the delegation to the 2024 Finance and Business Online Publishers (FiBOP) capacity-building workshop. This prestigious event, themed “Digital Innovation: Deepening Infrastructure for Efficient Financial Ecosystem,” will take place from October 18-20, 2024, at the Orchids Hotel in Lekki, Lagos. As a key speaker, Adeniyi will shed light on the strategic importance of digital infrastructure to import duty collection and accountability. He brings his expertise in customs administration, having recently made key appointments and redeployments within the Nigerian Customs Service to enhance its leadership and optimize…
The Finance and Business Online Publishers (FiBOP) will host its highly anticipated capacity-building workshop at the Orchids This weekend, October 18-20, 2024 at Lekki, Lagos. The event promises to be a game-changer for Nigeria’s economic growth, with a focus on “Digital Innovation: Deepening Infrastructure for Efficient Financial Ecosystem.” The workshop will bring together industry policymakers and financial experts to discuss and provide solutions for Nigeria’s economic growth, particularly in the financial space. Keynote speakers include Dr. Emomotimi Agama, Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Mr. Bello Hassan, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance…
When Sheriff Oborevwori assumed office as Governor of Delta State on May 29, 2023, he assured Deltans of his commitment to advancing the state’s development, building on the achievements of his predecessors. Since then, he has worked tirelessly, with landmark projects spread across the state. In nearly every local government and senatorial district, Oborevwori has initiated or completed signature projects. During his inaugural address, he emphasized his focus on restoring Warri, the “Oil City,” to its former glory. The twin cities of Warri and Effurun, along with their environs, have long suffered from infrastructural decay and frequent flooding. Oborevwori has…
CAF Reacts To Super Eagles’ Ordeal At Libyan AirportThe Confederation of African Football has expressed deep concern over the troubling ordeal faced by Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, at a Libyan airport. The federation highlighted immediate steps to engage both Libyan and Nigerian authorities, following reports that the team and their staff were left stranded under distressing conditions for several hours. The incident is now under investigation by CAF’s Disciplinary Board. This was contained in a statement obtained from the CAF website on Monday afternoon. It was titled, “CAF Views the Disturbing and Unacceptable Experiences of the Nigerian…
Heavy weight industry operators such as Captain Emmanel Iheanacho, former Interior Minister and Chairman, Integrated Oil and Gas Ltd; Comptroller Dera Nnadi, mni, Customs Area Controller, amongst others have been named as speakers in the upcoming 2024 edition of the National Discourse. Others penciled down to make presentations at the event scheduled for October 17, 2024 at the Rock View Hotel, Apapa-Lagos include Mr. Sesan Onileimo, Publisher, Shipping Position; Okey Ibeke, MD/CEO, International Trade Advisory Services Ltd; and Capt. Ebubeogu Iheanacho, former GM, Operations, NPA , Tin Can Island Command of the Nigeria Customs Service; Capt. Warredi Enisuoh, Executive Director,…
The much awaited new date for Gombe Inter-Secondary Schools AthIetics Championships is finally here. The Premier event will now hold on November 11th – 16th, 2024 as the prestigious Pantami Stadium will host over 85 Secondary Schools from 11 Local Government Areas in Gombe State, a development which is viewed as unprecedented in the annals of Sports in the State. October, 18th to 24th 2024 previously fixed for the championship was scraped following scheduled government activity involving the State Education Ministry. Over 65 Secondary Schools Games Masters have since been trained for the meet with an estimated number of about…
Secretary General of the Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa, Dr. Paul Adalikwu visited Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun as part of moves towards establishment of the Regional Maritime Development Bank (RMDB) Adalikwu while briefing the minister on MOWCA’s activities, described the proposed bank as an opportunity to expand maritime investment, entrepreneurship and job creation which would support President Bola Tinubu administration’s agenda for economic growth He added that the Bank would bridge the gap of providing financing options for the maritime sector in Nigeria and other MOWCA member states including…
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