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The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Zend Technology Company Limited, Mr. Victor Kalu has called on government at all levels to take step towards entrenching financial infrastructure that will cater for the needs of the informal sector so as to deepen economic growth and development of the nation. Kalu who made this observation in a goodwill message at the Finance and Business Online Publishers, FiBOP 2024 Capacity Building Workshop with the theme, ” Digital Innovation: Deepening Infrastructure For Efficient Financial Ecosystem”, held in Lagos on Saturday stated that innovation in financial infrastructure is key to economic growth because…

…Surpasses 2023 revenue collection The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS has collected the sum of Four Trillion, Two Hundred and Eighty Nine Billion, Seven Hundred and Thirty Two Million, Four Hundred and Fifty Eight Thousand, Fifty Four Naira (N4,289,732,458,054.00) as revenue between the months of January and September 2024. The Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi who disclosed this in a keynote address titled, “The Strategic Importance Of Digital Infrastructure In Import Duty Collection And Accountability”, which he delivered at the Finance and Business Online Publishers, FiBOP 2024 Capacity Building Workshop held in Lagos on Saturday recalled that the annual…

Executive Director, Technical and Operations,Tantita Security Services Limited, Captain Warredi Enisuoh has reiterated the commitment of the company to combating crude oil theft, increasing oil production in the country and improving  the lives of communities. Presenting a paper on “Infrastructure Protection, Security and Prevention Of Oil Theft” at the Ist Pan-Ijaw Economic Summit 2024 in Yenagoa, Captain Warredi stated that effective security of Nigeria’s public infrastructure and oil reserves will, to a large extent enhance the benefits to the people and the country. Captain Enisuoh who was a guest speaker at the function said, “With carbon capture, you have a…

By Abdullahi Kazeem The ongoing bandit crisis in Zamfara State has reached a critical point, demanding immediate action from all stakeholders. Unfortunately, the political landscape has been marred by incessant bickering and blame games that hinder the survival of the state and its people. Usman Abdullahi’s submission highlights the politicization of Dr. Bello Matawalle’s visit to the command Headquarters of Operation Hadarin Daji in Sokoto. Matawalle’s visit aimed to assess the operational readiness of the troops and motivate them in their campaign against banditry. However, the opposition party in the state has made baseless allegations and also attacked Matawalle’s patriotic…

…Two other positions in Morocco The Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria, MWUN, on Saturday, announced the ratification of the election of its President General, Comrade Prince Adewale Adeyanju into three exalted position at the 46th International Transport Workers’ Federation, ITF Congress in Marrakesh, Morocco. It will be recalled that at the ITF Africa Regional Conference held in March 2024 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, Comrade Adeyanju was elected to the following highly coveted positions which have now been successfully ratified namely: Vice President of ITF Global, Executive Board Member and Chairman of ITF Africa Region. Speaking in a statement in Lagos,…

The Finance and Business Online Publishers, FiBOP has selected Dr. Charles Okaga, General Manager, Operations, Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA as a recipient of its honor for his exceptional leadership role and contributions to improved port operations, growth and business. Dr. Okaga’s impressive educational background includes a Bachelor of Science Degree in Geography and Regional Planning from the University of Calabar, Bachelor of Law (LLB), Master of Science in Transportation Planning, and an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Leadership and Corporate Governance from the European-American University, Panama. A seasoned administrator and result-driven team player, Dr. Okaga has attended several job trainings, bolstering…

The Finance and Business Online Publishers, FiBOP has announced its decision to honor Victor Kalu, Managing Director and CEO of Zend Technology Company Limited, for his invaluable contributions to innovation and enterprise development. This prestigious recognition is a testament to Kalu’s pioneering efforts in helping governments leverage the informal sector for revenue growth. Zend Technology Company Limited, under Kalu’s leadership, has made significant strides in revenue collection, particularly in Delta State. In 2023/2024, the company was appointed by the Delta State Board of Internal Revenue to collect revenue from the informal sector in Oshimili South and North. Kalu’s entrepreneurial prowess…

Following the disturbing news emanating from the unfortunate CNG Cylinder explosion at the NIPCO CNG Refueling Station in Benin City, Edo State, the Standards Organisation of Nigeria, SON is calling on all to heed the warning against the use of substandard and uncertified CNG Gas cylinders. As the Organization commiserates with those affected by the incident; it is pertinent to note that preliminary investigations have revealed the cylinder used to convert the vehicle differs and does not comply with the CNG Standards approved by the Organisation. The Organisation has robust and effective regulatory measures in place to ensure that all…

The Finance and Business Online Publishers, FiBOP, a renowned body of registered online publishers, has formally recognized and rewarded Sylvester Egede, former Port Manager of Tin Can Island Port, TCIP, for his outstanding contributions to trade facilitation. Egede’s tireless efforts, in collaboration with the Lagos State Government, led to the successful rehabilitation of the Apapa access road, ending the daily traffic gridlock and hardship for commuters and workers within the ports. This achievement has significantly impacted the ports community and the larger economy, improving port operations efficiency and enhancing the business environment. Sylvester Egede’s illustrious career spans various roles within…

In a move aimed at advancing STEM education and fostering technological innovation in Nigeria, the Mechanical Engineering Department of Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife received a substantial investment as the Tosin Eniolorunda Computer-Aided Design, CAD and Computer-Aided Manufacturing, CAM laboratory was unveiled at the University’s campus. The gesture which is in alignment with Moniepoint’s Corporate Social Responsibility ethos is designed to significantly contribute to efforts aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s foundation in the very important area of science and technology while making subjects such as prototyping, design and engineering in general easier, participatory and enjoyable for students. With the recent rise…