Vincent Ezenagu Techeconomy, a Lagos-based media startup, has announced the launch of Techeconomy Business Series [TBS]. The startup which offers its readers Content-as-a-Service (CaaS) by telling you what is new in Technology, Business and Economy; reflecting on why it matters, how it works and the benefits, is working with ThinkingCap Consulting to innovate on breakthroughs that brands need to thrive. TBS debuts with a webinar scheduled for Thursday, October 10, 2024 by 10:00AM (WAT). Participating is free, but you are required to register via: techeconomy-business. Speaking ahead of the webinar, Peter Oluka, the editor, Techeconomy, said “As a digital…
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Moses Ofodeme The Apapa Port Command of Nigeria Customs Service has collected N1,610,906,781,421.82k as at the end of the third quarter of 2024, which is higher than N1,172,414,793,960.32k that was collected as total revenue of the year 2023 Customs Area Controller for the Command, Comptroller Babatunde Olomu, fsi who described the feat as a fallout of diligence and integrity, said the command will continually engage with stakeholders to improve on the revenue collection achievements and reduced smuggling recorded to the command’s credit. He identified the N201.8b collected in July 2024 and N193.9b in September 2024 as spectacular figures capable of being…
Yemisi Izuroa The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has announced that its Business Education Services and Training (BEST) Unit celebrated the second graduation ceremony of the Sills Development for Youth Employment (SKYE) training programme. A total number of 31 young graduands, who distinguished themselves in the SKYE training programme, were the center of attraction at the glamorous convocation. SKYE is a Dual Vocational and Competence-Based Training Program, where all learners are required to undergo a total of 12 months of learning in an alternation of one (1) month in a Training Center/Workshop and one…
Yemisi Izuora In a remarkable recognition of exemplary leadership and dedication to public service, the Executive Chairman, of Lagos State Internal Revenue Service, LIRS, Mr. Ayodele Subair has been named the Peak Performer FEST 2024 Most Outstanding Performance as a Public Sector CEO of the year. Subair received the prestigious award at the Peak Performer (TPP) Fest held at the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos. The event, which brought together key stakeholders in the public and private sectors to celebrate excellence and innovation, highlights Subair’s unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation within the public sector, sterling transformative initiatives that…
Joyce Onwuka The African Public Relations Association (APRA), in collaboration with the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) Africa, is delighted to announce the launch of the fourth annual study, in their third year of partnership. This year’s research, carried out by Reputation Matters, focuses on the evolving landscape of PR and Communications practice across Africa. The flagship study aims to capture comprehensive demographic data on the industry while exploring critical issues such as ethical practices, PR’s role in business, talent management, remote work, and future challenges. PR professionals across Africa are invited to participate in the survey, which…
Tunde Bakare Edward Adamu, fourth Prosecution Witness (PW4) in the trial of the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 told Justice Maryanne Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Maitama, Abuja, that Emefiele did not did have the approval of either former President Muhammadu Buhari or that of the CBN Board for the 2023 redesign of naira notes as required by the rules. Led in evidence by prosecution counsel Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, Adamu disclosed that the usual process for currency redesign begins with the Director of Currency Operations submitting a proposal…
Tunde Bakare Abubakar Kweido, First Prosecuting witness, PW1 in the trial of a former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 told a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja before Justice James Omotosho that the former Minister allegedly used funds from the Mambilla Hydro project’s account to purchase Abuja properties. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC is prosecuting Mamman on a 12 -count charge bordering on conspiracy to commit money laundering to the tune of N33,804,830,503.73 (Thirty-Three Billion, Eight Hundred and Four Million, Eight Hundred and Thirty Thousand, Five Hundred and Three Naira, Seventy-Three Kobo). During Wednesday’s proceedings, Kweido, an operative of…
Moses Ofodeme The Director General (DG) of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs Zubaida Umar on Tuesday visited Ondo State for an on-the-spot assessment of the recent flood incident in the State. Upon arrival at the airport, the Director General was received by the Governor of the State, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa who was on his way out of the state for an official engagement. The reception marked the beginning of the visit, aimed at discussing key issues related to disaster management, emergency preparedness, and the state’s response strategies. After the meeting with the Governor at the…
Joseph Bakare The Minister of State for Police Affairs, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman Ibrahim, has highlighted the importance of identity tracking, saying it is one of the most powerful tools at the disposal of the country that can monitor and verify individuals and reduce opportunities for crime. She stated this during the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP) National Security Conference/ Awards 2024 With a theme: “Connecting the Dot Between Identity Tracking and National Security” at the Ballroom Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos State, on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. The Minister noted that in the present digital age,…
Tunde Bakare In a bid to enhance ease of doing business, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), on Wednesday, launched an Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) Code *829# specifically targetted at improving taxpayers’ satisfaction. FIRS chairman, Zacch Adedeji, launched the code at the Revenue House in Abuja as part of activities making this year’s Customer Service Week which has the theme Above and Beyond. The initiative makes Nigeria the sixth African country to deploy USSD code for simplifying tax payment processes. . A statement by Dare Adekanmbi, Special Adviser on Media to the FIRS chairman said taxpayers on…