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Business leaders,Bankers to address SME Business owners in Lagos

Founder of Leap Africa, Mrs. Ndidi Nwuneli has been named as the Keynote Speaker of January 9 Collective 4th Anniversary lecture scheduled for Tuesday, January 12th, 2015 at the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos. Nwuneli, who is co-Founder of AACE Food Processing & Distribution, an indigenous agro processing company will be speaking on the theme: “SMEs the engine room of the economy; who’s talking to them?” According to Mr. Wole Olagundoye, the Chairman, Anniversary Committee, “Every year, we celebrate our anniversary with various activities, the high point of which is our annual lecture during which we debate and proffer solutions to burning topical issues affecting our nation. This year, rebuilding our economy is one of the federal government’s priorities hence we are focusing on SMEs, being the major driver of true economic growth” He stated that apart from Nwuneli, Kunle Sonola, Executive Director, Union Bank will deliver a speech as Special Guest while Bunmi Lawson, MD Acci

Tony Elumelu Foundation and Oppenheimer family launch Book on Africans Investing in Africa

CAPE TOWN – Two of Africa’s most prominent foundations – the Nigeria-based Tony Elumelu Foundation and the Oppenheimer family’s Brenthurst Foundation of South Africa – launched an important new book titled “Africans Investing in Africa” on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Africa meeting in Cape Town. The 338-page book covers a range of important topics critical to Africa’s development. It provides a unique perspective of how Africans are leading the way through intra-African trade and investment, documenting how, where and why Africans invest across the continent.  The book also identifies the economic, political and social experiences that hinder or stimulate

GM CONSUMER MARKETING MTN NIGERIA, KOLA OYEYEMI MARKS 45TH BIRTHDAY IN LAGOS

Kolawole Oyeyemi-GM consumer services MTN Lynda Saint Nwafor-Chief Technical officer TV Presenter, Aisha Falode Tony Udenze It was to a cheering crowd that Kolawole Oyeyemi, GM Consumer Marketing; MTN Nigeria launched his new book, “Wealth without Theft” at the Grand Ballroom, Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos. Guests included top bosses from the telecommunications, advertising, marketing and PR industries. Starting out with a lush cocktail session, guests were treated to an impressive recitation by the poet, Sage and a performance by popular saxophonist; Sax Dude. There was also a surprise documentary on the celebrant made by friends and family. After the book was launched, it was reviewed by Mr. Lolu Akinwunmi (Chairman, APCON and Prima Garnet) and later, different guests said a few words about the author and made private donations to the book. Notable faces at the Saturday, February 18 event include, Mr. Felix Omoikhoje Ohiwerei (Chairman, ARM Funds) who

ASCON OIL MARK 25 YEARS ANNIVESARY WITH A CLASSY DINNER IN LAGOS-SEE PHOTOS AND FULL STORY HERE

[caption id="attachment_3336" align="alignleft" width="480" caption="Special Adviser to the President on Petroleum Matters Dr. Emmanuel Egbogah OON,GMD Ascon Oil Barr.(Mrs) Grace Enenmoh, Minister for Works Sen. Mohammed Daggash and Chairman Ascon Oil Alh. Aliko Gwadabe"] [/caption] Ascon Oil Company Limited, the preferred petroleum marketing company as promised in their recent communications surpassed the Nigeria Oil and Gas industry stakeholders’ expectations with their 25 th Anniversary dinner held at the Muson Center Lagos. The colourful occasion which plays host to the mavens and connectors in the Nigeria business environment was indeed the crescendo of the Silver Jubilee celebration. [caption id="attachment_3337" align="alignleft" width="480" caption="Ascon Oil GMD Mrs.Grace Enenmoh stepping to celebration music with a friend."] [/caption] One of the key reasons for this spectacular black tie event w