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  • Nigerian Bottling Company Deepens Youth Investment as 2026 Youth Empowered Programme Opens at UNILAG

    Nigerian Bottling Company Deepens Youth Investment as 2026 Youth Empowered Programme Opens at UNILAG

    Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Ltd., a leading consumer packaged goods company and a member of the Coca-Cola HBC Group, has announced the commencement of the 2026 edition of its flagship Youth Empowered (YE) programme, with the first training session held at the University of Lagos on February 2, 2026.

    Targeted at young people between the ages of 16 and 35, the Youth Empowered initiative continues to reinforce NBC’s long-term commitment to human capital development in Nigeria. Since its launch in 2017, the programme has impacted more than 70,000 young Nigerians, equipping participants with practical skills, confidence, and exposure needed to succeed in today’s dynamic workplace and entrepreneurial landscape.

    The 2026 edition is being delivered in collaboration with Fate Foundation as implementing partner, with funding support from The Coca-Cola HBC Foundation. NBC expressed deep appreciation to both partners for their continued collaboration, noting that the programme’s growing reach and impact are made possible through shared expertise, resources, and a collective commitment to empowering the next generation of Nigerian leaders.

    Speaking about her experience at the University of Lagos training, Waliat Adedogun, a participant who received a cash grant through the Director’s Grant Pitch Competition to support her small business, said: “Youth Empowered gave me more than training, it gave me clarity and confidence. Winning the grant means I can finally take my business idea from a dream into something real. I now feel prepared to build, grow, and create opportunities not just for myself, but for others too.”

    NBC reaffirmed that empowering young people remains critical to Nigeria’s social and economic progress. The Youth Empowered programme was designed to bridge the gap between education and employability by providing hands-on learning, real-world insights, and access to career-shaping opportunities.

    In 2025, the initiative recorded some of its most tangible outcomes yet. Ten beneficiaries were selected for six-month paid internships across NBC locations in Lagos, Ibadan, Asejire, and Challawa, gaining direct industry exposure. Additionally, three outstanding participants received sponsorship for an all-expenses-paid intensive culinary training programme and were awarded ₦1 million each to support the launch of their businesses.

    Building on this strong foundation, the 2026 rollout will expand to more tertiary institutions, including the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA). This follows a successful 2025 tour that reached seven cities across the country, including Makurdi, Jos, Benin, Kaduna, Asaba, Akure, and Port Harcourt.

    Participants in the 2026 programme will receive training across key modules designed to support personal, professional, and business growth, including Business Life Skills, Adaptability and Resilience, Financial Literacy, Customer Service and Communication, Sales and Negotiation Skills, and Workplace Ethics. The sessions will also feature breakout workshops on Business Planning, Project Management, and Time Management, alongside the Director’s Grant Pitch Competition, where participants can pitch their ideas for a chance to win business funding.

    In addition to skills development, NBC’s People and Culture team will be present throughout the programme to identify outstanding talent for future opportunities within the organisation, further strengthening the connection between learning, employment, and long-term career growth.

  • Glovo launches a LiveOps Hub in Abuja to strengthen Customer Experience and operational resilience

    Glovo launches a LiveOps Hub in Abuja to strengthen Customer Experience and operational resilience

    Glovo, a leading technology platform offering on demand services from restaurants, supermarkets and stores, has officially launched its LiveOps Hub in Abuja, marking a major step in strengthening customer support, operational efficiency, and talent development across Nigeria.

    The new hub is designed to address key challenges within Nigeria’s rapidly growing Q-commerce ecosystem, including low digital trust, infrastructure volatility, and the need for 24/7 real-time service. With a team of over 100 trained professionals, the facility provides live operational support to customers, riders, and vendors using the Glovo platform nationwide.

    According to the General Manager, Glovo Nigeria, Lamide Akinola, the Abuja LiveOps Hub demonstrates the company’s ongoing investment in innovation, reliability, and human capital development in Nigeria.

    Akinola explained that the new facility integrates advanced Artificial Intelligence technology with human intelligence to ensure seamless and secure service.

    “The LiveOps Hub in Abuja reflects our investment in resilience and reliability. We have invested heavily in redundant high-speed satellite links and powerful backup power solutions, including generators and solar systems, to ensure our team operates 24/7 without downtime. This means we are always available when customers, riders, or vendors need us most,” she said.

    The hub’s tiered support system is built around specialized “Pods”, such as Refunds, Rider Support, and Vendor Relations, allowing agents to resolve complex cases faster and with greater precision.

    Since its establishment in early 2025, the team has maintained an impressive 90% success rate in responding to customer inquiries within 30 seconds, setting a new benchmark for responsiveness and reliability in Nigeria’s on-demand sector.

    Beyond speed and technology, the Abuja hub embodies Glovo’s conviction that exceptional customer support hinges on a deep understanding of local needs. In cities where unmapped addresses and complex routes can challenge delivery operations, the locally based LiveOps team plays a key role in helping riders and customers connect seamlessly. Agents utilise their knowledge of neighbourhoods, landmarks, and delivery patterns to resolve navigation-related issues in real-time, bridging the gap between technology and on-the-ground realities.

    Beyond operations, the Abuja Hub doubles as a LiveOps Academy, dedicated to nurturing and retaining Nigerian talent. Agents receive training beyond customer service, including business analysis, fraud detection, and project management. This investment not only builds long-term skills but also strengthens Nigeria’s growing digital service ecosystem and contributes to a more resilient digital economy.

    “Our approach combines people, technology, and local understanding. We are not just solving customer challenges, we are building trust in Nigeria’s digital economy by showing that reliability, innovation, and opportunity can coexist,” Akinola added.

    The Abuja LiveOps Hub plays a key role in Glovo’s long-term vision: setting new standards for customer experience, operational excellence, and localized innovation across Africa. Through this investment, Glovo reaffirms its commitment to defining what exceptional service looks like in the fast-evolving Quick-Commerce sector.

  • Feature- The Post That Changed Everything: My Journey with PalmPay

    Feature- The Post That Changed Everything: My Journey with PalmPay

    I was in my room, stuck. I needed a career change, but I had no idea where to start. I was at that classic career crossroads, craving growth, but lacking fuel.

    Then, a friend tagged me on WhatsApp with the following message: “PalmPay Purple Woman 2.0: Accelerating the Future of Payments – Women, AI and Fintech.”

    I saw it and ignored it more than once. On a rough day at work, I remembered the PalmPay Purple Woman post. I went back, found the online flyer, and on a whim, I applied. I didn’t expect much, honestly, but from the moment I got the call that I’d been selected as one of the 100 lucky women, things started to shift. The PalmPay Purple Woman 2.0 Masterclass was packed with knowledge in three days, with a focus on digital marketing, data analysis, HR, UI/UX, and project management. I had not explored these areas before. Women leaders shared their stories. Women in tech, women balancing careers and families, women building empires. It wasn’t just informative, it was deeply energising.

    That’s when I realised that  PalmPay isn’t just your average finance app enabling people to pay bills and make payments, but that PalmPay was driving financial inclusion and investing in people’s development – building real skills, exploring new territory, and unlocking new doors.

    That event was also part of PalmPay’s International Women’s Day celebration. The theme “Accelerate Action” wasn’t just a slogan; it was a reminder that women aren’t waiting in the wings, we’re already shaping the future of fintech, and platforms like PalmPay are creating the space for us to thrive.

    Then came the surprise announcement that only 10 participants would be selected for a six-month internship at PalmPay. With sweaty palms, a racing heart, and a dry mouth, I heard my name…..number 10…..I was in total disbelief. Shaky legs and all, I walked up to that stage, knowing something had changed.

    Now? I’m three months into my internship in the marketing department, and it’s been nothing short of amazing.

    My team is brilliant. My managers genuinely care. I’ve learned more than I ever expected. Every day feels like I’m building towards something real. If someone had told me a year ago that I’d enjoy a 9–5 job, I would’ve laughed. Hard.

    But here I am, grateful beyond words for that one post.
    A post I almost ignored.
    A post that led me to PalmPay.
    A post that gave me a career boost.

    Sometimes, saying yes to more starts with something as small as a tagged post after all.

  • Hydrogen Sparks Innovation at Ikosi High School with Sustainable Energy and Digital Learning

    Hydrogen Sparks Innovation at Ikosi High School with Sustainable Energy and Digital Learning

    In a bold step towards sustainability and digital skills empowerment, Hydrogen Payment Services Company Limited (Hydrogen), in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Education, Education District II, has donated a 5KVA solar-powered inverter system to Ikosi Senior High School, Ketu. This innovative initiative provides a clean, renewable energy source dedicated to ensuring sustainable access to clean water while reducing reliance on non-renewable energy.

    In line with its commitment to enhancing learning environments, Hydrogen has also renovated the school’s water outlet area, improving both its aesthetics and hygiene. Taking its support a step further, the dedicated Hydrogen donated purchase textbooks to the school library, ensuring they have the academic resources needed for a well-rounded education.

    Beyond these vital infrastructure and educational enhancements, Hydrogen is invested in the future of the students by equipping them with essential digital skills to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. Through expert-led, interactive sessions, students were introduced to key tech-driven career paths, including Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Software Development, Payment Technology, Product Management & Design, Sales & Business Development, Customer Experience, Digital Marketing, and Project Management.

    “At Hydrogen, we believe sustainability is about more than just environmental responsibility, but about investing in people, communities, and the future we are building together,” commented Fiyinfoluwa Olorunsola, Business Head, Payment Switching and Processing at Hydrogen

    By merging sustainability with digital education and academic support, Hydrogen is ensuring that students not only have access to reliable infrastructure and learning materials but also the knowledge and skills to navigate the global digital economy. This comprehensive initiative reinforces the company’s commitment to bridge the digital divide, fostering financial and technological inclusion, and preparing the next generation for the future of work.

    Hydrogen invites all stakeholders to join in igniting potential, fostering financial and technological inclusion, and shaping the future of Africa’s digital economy.

  • Not Using Unified Collaboration Platform Resulting in Productivity Loss for Nigerian Businesses, Reveals Zoho’s Survey

    Not Using Unified Collaboration Platform Resulting in Productivity Loss for Nigerian Businesses, Reveals Zoho’s Survey

    Zoho, a leading global technology company, has unveiled the results of its study, “The State of Productivity and Collaboration in Nigeria, 2024”, which surveyed over 500 organisations with more than 50 employees across the country. The findings reveal critical workplace productivity challenges, including the overwhelming impact of data silos resulting from fragmented systems and inefficient app usage. The survey study also highlights the growing demand for unified platforms, which can help businesses streamline employee collaboration.

    “Nigerian businesses have adopted a variety of cloud tools over the years to support their digital transformation journey. However, they are beginning to recognise that these disconnected tools often lack integration with their existing technology stack, creating silos that hinder collaboration and lead to productivity losses. As this issue gains attention, the demand for unified collaboration platforms with advanced AI capabilities has surged, as corroborated by the survey findings. In Nigeria, we’ve observed a notable increase in the adoption of Zoho Workplace, reflecting this trend. Zoho Workplace set the standard for a unified experience as early as 2017, well ahead of the industry giants. It offers not just a unified interface, but brings contextual data to the forefront, saving time, and enabling users to focus on what truly matters,” said Kehinde Ogundare, Country Head, Zoho Nigeria.

    Key Findings from the Study

    The study shows that 55% of Nigerian businesses have adopted a fully on-site work model, while 31% operate in a hybrid setup, and the remaining 14% were in completely remote roles. Most remote roles are held by individual contributors with limited collaboration requirements, while hybrid workers face significant barriers in maintaining effective communication.

    The survey also revealed that 51% of employees use 1–5 apps daily, 35% use 6-10 apps, while 14% rely on more than 10 apps. App usage is higher among senior executives, with 81% of the C-Suite employees using more than 10 apps, while 72% of junior employees use 1-5 apps. The most commonly used tools are for productivity and collaboration (68%), followed by project management (47%), business intelligence (47%), and accounting (43%). Despite widespread app usage, only 50% of the respondents track their tasks in a unified view, with higher adoption rates among the C-Suite (78%) and senior leadership (63%).

    Productivity Challenges and Opportunities

    For the Nigerian workforce, the biggest collaboration challenge is poor WiFi/data connectivity (80%), across demographics. This indicates the need for solutions that have an offline mode and can work in lower data connectivity.

    Other collaboration challenges are digital fatigue (54%), and information spread across too many apps (45%). For middle managers, the second biggest challenge, after poor WiFi, is communication with employees in a remote or hybrid setup. According to the respondents, the most effective way to improve productivity in Nigerian workplaces is to enable quick access to necessary information from different apps (78%), followed by adoption of new technologies like AI (72%), and the ability to communicate from within business apps (55%).

    There is a clear demand for unified collaboration platforms bolstered with AI capabilities that can be integrated into existing software ecosystems. Such solutions will not only help in reducing the time taken to do the job, but can also reduce digital fatigue as one will not have to juggle multiple apps.

    The Economic Outlook

    As per the survey, 51% of the respondents said their organisation had adopted new technology to prepare themselves for the economic challenges. Those who said their companies had adopted new technology were more positive about the ability of their company to deal with the competition (rating 4 out of 5) than those who said their company had not adopted new technology (rating a little over 3 out of 5). However, largely, respondents feel their companies are adequately prepared to face economic challenges (57%).

    In fact, according to the findings, slow adoption of emerging technologies like AI emerged as the most significant factor hindering their ability to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market, cited by 46% of the respondents. Other reasons cited as causing competitive disadvantages were low adoption of digital tools (45%), and employees switching between too many apps (41%).

    Zoho Workplace

    Zoho Workplace is a unified collaboration platform that brings together communication, collaboration, and productivity applications, showing all relevant information and tasks in a single view. It comprises email, chat, online meeting, webinar, office suite (word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation), file storage, and social intranet.

  • PZ Cussons Nigeria PLC appoints Oludare Elusakin as CFO

    PZ Cussons Nigeria PLC appoints Oludare Elusakin as CFO

    The board of Directors of PZ Cussons Nigeria PLC approved the appointment of Mr. Oludare Ebenezer Elusakin as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Company, effective 11 November 2024, following the expiration of the contract of the Interim CFO, Mr. Brian Egan.

    Mr. Elusakin is a commercial and finance leader with over 18 years’ experience in Financial Planning and Analysis, Business Performance Management, Strategy, Project Management, Process Improvement, Shared Service, Operations Finance, ERP Implementation, Controllership, Fundraising, Reporting and Compliance.

    He has held several senior level finance roles in major multinationals, across different geographies, and in various industries including Fast Moving Consumer Group, Health Technology, Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Hospital Management, and Quick Service Restaurant. He is an alumnus of top corporate brands like Unilever, Diageo, and Royal Philips, a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, and a beneficiary of several management and executive programs hosted by globally recognised institutions.

    The outgoing CFO, Mr. Egan will exit the business on 20 December 2024 having served the Company with dedication and professionalism. We extend our appreciation to him for his valuable contributions over the years and wish him well in his future endeavours.

  • Matthieu BOUYER appointed Managing Director/Chief Executive of TotalEnergies Upstream Companies in Nigeria

    Matthieu BOUYER appointed Managing Director/Chief Executive of TotalEnergies Upstream Companies in Nigeria

    Mr. Matthieu BOUYER has been appointed the Managing Director/Chief Executive of TotalEnergies Upstream Companies in Nigeria and representative of TotalEnergies Company in Nigeria effective August 21, 2023.

    A graduate of the engineering school Centrale Nantes in France, Matthieu BOUYER joined Total in 2005 through the Exploration & Production Facilities Engineer program.  He held various high-level positions in Operations, Field Development, Engineering, Project Management in Africa, Asia, France, and the Middle East.

    In 2015, Matthieu worked at the headquarters of the Company as a Strategy Analyst on key long-term and transformational topics for the Company business.

    He then moved to London in 2017 within the Investor Relations Entity where he supported the Executive Committee in building relations with shareholders and monitoring the performance of TotalEnergies in the financial market. 

    In October 2020, Matthieu became the Managing Director of TotalEnergies EP Qatar and Country Chair in Qatar, a position during which he contributed to the fast and multi-energy development of TotalEnergies in the country. He is now appointed Managing Director of the upstream business and TotalEnergies representative in Nigeria.

  • Nigerian student’s water app wins at the Xylem Ignite Global Student Innovation Challenge

    Nigerian student’s water app wins at the Xylem Ignite Global Student Innovation Challenge

    …Prosper Ukachi and Gabriel Portas’ Blue Hub app aims to help people win while reducing water usage and growing water conservation

    More people understand the value of saving money or planning groceries than conserving water. But a new app concept from Prosper Ukachi, who hails from Abuja, Nigeria, could change our perception about looking after water. His work has since been recognised in the Xylem Ignite Global Student Innovation Challenge.

    Prosper and his team collaborator, Gabriel Portas from Spain, developed a prototype phone app called BlueHub. This innovative application helps people calculate how much water they potentially use, then provides numerous ways to reduce their water usage, gain awards, and connect with other water-conscious people.

    “The UK’s environmental agencies estimate that people there waste up to three billion litres each day! Much of that is lost through simple things like inefficient handwashing. We created this app to encourage individuals to conserve water by observing how their behaviours affect water and by providing them with actions to follow to enhance water conservation,” says Prosper.

    BlueHub combines conversational information with a handy usage calculator. Users can answer a few basic questions to calculate their average water usage. The app then provides the means to track consumption and reduce usage. It also provides ways to connect to others through forums and direct private messages, enabling them to create water-saving communities. Using gamification, the app rewards participants for improving their water usage, and they receive push notifications of their achievements that they can share with others.

    This app concept would go on to win one of the categories in the Xylem Ignite Global Student Innovation Challenge. This annual competition invites students worldwide to submit projects that help conserve water. Students from all expertise levels competed for eight cash prizes from the US$20,000 prize pool, including US$5,000 grand prizes for the top secondary (high school) and tertiary (university) projects.

    Facing tough competition, BlueApp went on to win the Awareness to Action category for tertiary student projects. It is a big moment for Prosper, who is highly ambitious and lives by his personal slogan, “Data, Education and Integrity. That sums me up!”

    Prosper was studying civil engineering at a private University in Nigeria but had to drop out due to a family tragedy. However, this did not stop him from acquiring more knowledge and achieving certifications in technology courses. His drive for knowledge and betterment created the insight and connections to participate in the challenge, collaborating with Gabriel, based in Spain. Prosper is currently volunteering as an intern Marketing Officer, and he has established skills in business administration, leadership, people management, active listening, customer research and project management.

    This win proves that anyone can succeed if they put their mind to the task, and that no obstacle in life is so big that we should give up. The same message resonates with water conservation. The world faces enormous challenges around its most precious resource. Without water, there is no life. Unfortunately, our wasteful and polluting habits are pushing water ecosystems to the brink.

    The BlueHub app is a shining light, showing how to bring more people to appreciate water conservation. Prosper’s story is also an excellent example for Africa’s people, showing how combining technology, ambition, and knowledge can help solve the continent’s biggest challenges.

    “We are very proud of the work done by Prosper and his teammate, Gabriel. It’s exciting that a solution that initially targets the UK was developed here in Africa. That shows that with the right mindset and resources, we can tackle problems as well as any other part of the world,” says Chetan Mistry, Xylem Africa’s Strategy and Marketing Manager.

    Xylem Ignite Global Student Innovation Challenge

    Students aged 13 to 25 create projects that tackle one of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges: water. This 8-week virtual #hackathon offered access to informative webinars and mentoring by leading water experts to develop projects addressing issues such as the water impact of Green Hydrogen production, the Water Energy Emissions nexus in the built environment, and waterways pollution. Participants also have the opportunity to develop water awareness content to further drive engagement on the ‘Water Heroes Hub’ platform.

  • AfDB approves $115m loan to Abia State for road rehabilitation, erosion control and others

    AfDB approves $115m loan to Abia State for road rehabilitation, erosion control and others

    …The project will build resilience by providing the towns access to urban infrastructure services, including economic and social amenities

    The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a loan of $115 million to support a major road rehabilitation project in Nigeria’s Abia State. The project will see the rehabilitation of roads, erosion control infrastructure and preparation of solid waste management facilities in the state capital, Umuahia, and the commercial hub, Aba.

    Financing for the project, estimated at a total cost of $263.80 million, will come through an African Development Bank loan of $100 million; a Canada–African Development Bank Climate Fund (CACF) loan of $15 million; and a $125 million co-financing loan from the Islamic Development Bank. The Abia State government will provide $23.80 million in counterpart funding for compensation to people affected by the project and implementation of a Resettlement Action Plan.

    Under the project, which is expected to be completed in 2029, a total of 248.46 km of road – 58.03 km of roads in Umuahia and 190.43 km of roads in Aba – will be rehabilitated to asphaltic concrete standards at varying cross sections. Erosion sites in Umuahia and Aba will be reinstated as well as preparatory studies undertaken for private sector participation in solid waste management for the two cities. The project will also include capacity building, project management and development of social infrastructure such as the rehabilitation of schools and the provision of sanitation facilities in schools, community markets and  hospitals.

    With an estimated population of 553,000 and 814,000 respectively (2022 estimates), Umuahia, capital of Abia State, and Aba, the commercial hub, are currently facing serious infrastructure challenges arising from decades of underinvestment amidst rapid urbanisation. The situation is aggravated by gully erosion and the emergence of huge piles of solid waste on the roads.

    When completed, the 1.37 million population in these two cities will benefit from reduced travel time, reduced vehicle operating costs and lower transport cost. The project will also create 3,000 temporary jobs (30% for women) at the construction phase, and about 1,000 permanent jobs during the operational phase. The permanent jobs will particularly benefit the youth, who will make up 50% of the project. They will be trained in contract management by the State Youth Road Maintenance Corps for road maintenance,  a body of young Abia engineers drawn from the 17 Local Government Areas of the State.

    Lamin Barrow, Director General of the African Development Bank’s Nigeria Country Department, said the project will build resilience by providing the towns access to urban infrastructure services, including economic and social amenities.

    Barrow said, “The results from the implementation of the project will help expand access to economic and social amenities in the two cities, and thereby contribute to building sustainable and liveable cities.”

    The African Development Bank’s portfolio in Nigeria comprises 48 operations worth $4.2 billion. The national (Federal and States) operations account for 90% of the portfolio for 41 projects amounting to $3.79 billion, while multinational operations constitute 10%, for 7 projects amounting to $0.41 billion. There are 24 Sovereign Operations ($2.36 billion or 56% of total commitments) and 24 Non-Sovereign Operations ($1.84 billion or 44%).

  • Over 2,500 construction professionals to be CPD certified this month at The Big 5 Construct Nigeria

    Over 2,500 construction professionals to be CPD certified this month at The Big 5 Construct Nigeria

    …the Big 5 Construct Nigeria Industry Talks offer event attendees the chance to earn their annual CPD and PDU points

    At The Big 5 Construct Nigeria 2022, public and private stakeholders will come together to explore sustainable solutions for the growth of Nigeria’s construction industry, from 27 to 29 September 2022 at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos. According to ABIQ’s latest Nigeria Construction Project Market Report, public-private partnerships play a starring role in achieving the country’s goal of becoming a world-leading economy by the mid-century. Nigeria’s National Development Plan 2021-25, the first of a series of five-year development plans, illustrates the importance of such partnerships, showing a significant contribution of $822 billion USD to be financed by the private sector.

    This emphasizes the increasingly urgent need for proactive industry talks and collaboration on a national and international level. The Big 5 Construct Nigeria offers an opportunity for event attendees to gain new insights, learn from top industry players as well as connect to a wide range of construction stakeholders. The event’s interactive learning platform, The Big 5 Construct Nigeria Industry Talks, will be hosted alongside the exhibition and is free to attend. The three-day talks programme offers visitors the chance to earn their annual CPD and PDU points, by choosing from keynotes and panel discussions led by senior experts that focus on three core pillars of Technology, Project Management and Architecture & Design.

    As the world’s largest and most influential professional body for construction management and leadership, the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) will present a number of masterclasses focusing on sustainable project management implementation, the role of urban mobility and street re-design in building sustainable African cities and building sustainable credibility. “In a world of increasing misinformation and greenwashing, building sustainable credibility is of the essence, especially in a work environment,” says CIOB’s Sunday Chukwuyem Mordi.

    CIOB Qualifications Liaison Manager, Ntando Teddy Khuzwayo adds: “With our experts covering new trends, opportunities and challenges currently facing today’s construction businesses, the CIOB masterclasses promise to provide visitors with practical takeaway solutions for a more prosperous construction future in Nigeria and beyond.”

    Additional masterclasses, feature keynotes and panel discussions will be held by both local and international partner associations including the Occupational Safety and Health Association, United Kingdom (known as the OSHAssociation); the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors; BIM Africa; the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry; and the Project Management Institute of Nigeria.  

    “    Continuing professional development is a core value of The Big 5 Construct Nigeria. We take pride in delivering exceptional content at the Industry Talks and are proud to work in collaboration with local and international associations to provide impactful content for our event attendees.” says Ben Greenish, Senior Vice President, dmg events.

    Learning does not stop at the Industry Talks. Upon entering the exhibition halls, visitors will be welcomed by 130+ local and international construction companies from 25 countries, who will showcase and demonstrate over 5,000 innovative industry products and solutions. These include the event’s gold sponsor CDK Integrated Industries, sponsors Sana Group and WNT Capitas, as well as Royal Ceramics, Kohler and Zoomlion. It will also host two new international pavilions from Qatar and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

    Registration for the event is currently open. For more information or to register, please visit:  www.thebig5constructnigeria.com

  • Aviation Stakeholders to Address Industry Challenges, Opportunities at Upcoming CopterJet Forum

    Aviation Stakeholders to Address Industry Challenges, Opportunities at Upcoming CopterJet Forum

    In demonstration of its commitment to proffer innovative solutions and drive a new phase of growth in the aviation value chain in Nigeria and Africa, CopterJet International has announced the maiden edition of its ‘Aviation Stakeholders Forum’. The aviation industry specialist firm will host the cream of aviation stakeholders on Thursday, September 30th, 2021 at Legend Airport Hotel in Lagos.

    Themed ‘Positioning the Nigerian Aviation Sector for Sustainable Growth and Economic Transformation’, the forum will bring together several key aviation stakeholders and luminaries to discuss opportunities and challenges facing the industry as well as strategies to emerge stronger as a nation.

    According to CopterJet, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global aviation ecosystem and its fallout in the tourism and hospitality businesses has created an opportunity for stakeholders to seek innovative solutions that would change the narratives in the business space.

    The event will also serve as a platform for CopterJet to showcase its capacity to charge the course of the aviation industry through its cutting-edge solutions as well as its end-to-end specialist services.

    The forum will also feature a panelist session, which will comprise the heads of Nigerian aviation agencies to facilitate discourses across several topics related to acceleration of sectoral transformation as well as how to attain new standards of safety and efficiency and mobilization of investment capital for industry retooling and recovery.

    CopterJet,is a fully integrated aviation specialist service firm with a broad operational focus on aviation consulting services, project management, aircraft & equipment leasing solutions, aviation business intelligence, asset management, and infrastructure development in the African market space.