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  • Firm gets presidential award

    Firm gets presidential award

    A law firm, Perchstone & Graeys, has won the first Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) Impact Award.

    The award was presented to the law firm by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) and House of Representatives Speaker Yakubu Dogara.

    The ceremony took place during the first anniversary of PEBEC’s inauguration.

    It was received by the firm’s Managing Partner Mr. Osaro Eghobamien (SAN).

    The award is in recognition of its  role in achieving PEBEC’s objectives.

    As a result, the country was elevated  by 24 points in the World Bank’s Comparative Analysis of the ease of doing business.

    The award was also in recognition of the firm’s contributions and commitment to the 2016-2017 World Bank Ease of Doing Business Reforms.

    By the recent ranking, Nigeria now holds the 145th position out of the 190 countries on the global ease of doing business rankings – compared to the 169th position which the country occupied in last year’s report.

    Nigeria also features as one of the ten economies showing the most notable improvement in doing business for 2018.

    Perchstone & Graeys, as a leading commercial law firm  has been involved in initiatives to assist in the ease of doing business and to attract foreign direct investment.

    The firm’s notable contributions include reforms to the “Getting Credit Indicator”, which resulted in Nigeria being placed at the sixth position in the world on the Getting Credit indicator.

    Highlights of the reforms include the signing into law of the “Secured Transactions in Movable Assets Act 2017” and the “Credit Reporting Act 2017”, as well as the developments in the National Collateral Registry, and the Credit Bureaus.

    Perchstone & Graeys worked extensively for close to eight years, on “The Secured Transaction on Moveable Assets Collateral Registry Act”.

    The Act creates a framework that establishes and maintains a centralized collateral registry, where records of transactions and moveable assets, offered as security for said transactions, are electronically recorded.

    The Act principally enables small and medium sized industries to access credit using any asset other than land, including asset receivables, with capacity to enhance GDP .

    The Banks have direct access to the Collateral Registry from any of their offices anywhere in the world, giving them the unique opportunity to trace any asset offered as security.

    With this recognition from the Presidency, the firm has restated its commitment to continue to play a leading role in shaping policy towards a more robust business climate in Nigeria.

  • Award galore for Coscharis brands

    A Coscharis group, the nation’s conglomerate that plays in diverse sectors of the economy – automobile, information technology, logistics, beverages, agro-allied amongst others,  has cause to celebrate ending the challenging year with recognitions in terms of various awards across their business interest.

    Coscharis was recognised with the award as one of the top 50 brands in Nigeria based on Brand Strength Measurement and BSM index.

    The Ford Ranger which is now assembled at the Coscharis Motor Assembly in Nigeria, also won the Auto Brand of the Year at the Marketing World Awards held in Ghana.

    To cap it up, Coscharis carted home three awards at the Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) Awards held at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos.

    Ford Explorer as the SUV of the Year, Range Rover Vogue as the Luxury SUV of the Year and the Coscharis multi brand showroom in Awoyaya, Lagos as the Showroom of the Year.

    Commenting on all these recognitions by various bodies, Coscharis Group President/CEO Dr. Cosmas Maduka said ending an eventful and challenging business year with all these awards couldn’t have come at a better time than now in a glorious way.

    He said: ‘’These awards while stiffly competed for, they are attestations to the organisation’s drive to continually deliver value for money and remain timeless in its relevance at all times even despite all the business challenges in the year 2017 which we as an entity was able to turn to opportunities to remain the market leaders in the auto industry and new kid on the block to watch in the agro-allied sector with our Coscharis Farms already producing tons of rice for the citizenry’’.

    He dedicated the awards to the ever loyal customers and the committed service delivery of the Coscharis team across the group.

    ‘’This achievement is only feasible because of our loyal customers who believe in us and the entire Coscharis team’s commitment towards delivering premium products and services to continually delight our customers at all times to remain at the top’’.

    Dr Maduka said the Coscharis brand across the sectors will strive to double the result achieved in 2017 by the year 2018 to remain the game changer and market leader.

  • I Go Dye gets award for anti-graft speech

    I Go Dye gets award for anti-graft speech

    •Dedicates honour to pensioners

    Popular comedian, Francis Agoda, better known as I Go Dye, has been honoured by Ukaid and Youth Alive Foundation, for lending his voice to speak against ills in the society.

    Recently, the comedian has been in the news for speaking on different issues that have to do with Nigeria, including corruption, welfare of the youths, good leadership, among others.

    Sharing the good news on his Instagram handle, the comedian wrote, “First I thank Ukaid and Youth Alive Foundation for this, making a difference against corruption today. I am humbled to receive this honour and I feel more obligated to influence my generation to live selflessly”.

    Dedicating the award to pensioners, he stated, “Consequently, I dedicate this award to all pensioners across the country and their children, whom have suffered so much for their families, bearing in mind that their parents worked selflessly for this nation, yet they have faced series of tribulations, just trying to get their pension entitlements.

    “Many of these pensioner’s children have continued to walk the endless journey of accompanying their loved across the country. Honestly, their children and next of kin have gone through a lot. I commend their sacrifices.

    “I want to once again remind us, that the issue of corruption witnessed against pensioners is the highest form of ill treatment against humanity, denying them their benefits is unimaginable in a society like ours that has no social welfare package for elderly people. We all should speak now for their comfort, because this is part of the reasons why young people hate public service and when they often get employment they see it as a means to steal public funds to preserve them against foreseeable situations facing pensioners across the nation.”

    I go dye was recently in the news when he wrote an open letter to former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, asking him to quit using sentimental empathy on the youths to express his political ambition.

  • Leadership Award: APC, Assembly, others greet Osun lawmaker

    The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated the lawmaker representing Obokun State Constituency in the House of Assembly, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, for winning the Most Outstanding House of Assembly Member in Nigeria Award.

    The awards ceremony was held at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja on December 2.

    The award acknowledged Oyintiloye’s contributions to law-making for good governance and community development.

    A congratulatory message in Osogbo, the state capital, by Osun State APC’s Director of Publicity, Research and Strategy, Kunle Oyatomi, said: “First, this award stands Osun high in the country’s quality legislation category and, secondly, raises hope for youth participation in the legislative arm of government.

    “For a young first-timer legislator to win that award speaks to the dedication and diligence of Oyintiloye. It sets a remarkable example for youths, who may be interested in the legislative process of the future.

    “The party celebrates your achievement and feels proud that despite your being new in the House of Assembly, you have set a record within two years of participation to clinch the Most Outstanding House of Assembly Member in Nigeria Award. This is a sign of better things to come. The party urges you and other members of the Osun State House of Assembly to keep the Omoluabi flag flying.”

     

  • Pilgrimage: Lagos receives another award

    The Christian Conscience Group of Nigeria has presented award to the Lagos State Government for its performance at the just concluded Christian pilgrimage.

    The group’s chairman, Chief Enoch Ajiboso, said the award was for effective service delivery during the exercise.

    According to him, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode provided an enabling environment for effective service delivery in the organisation of Holy Pilgrimages, which was also noticed by the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON).

    “The governor has distinguished himself as a as an inspirational and transformational leader, which is visible in the infrastructural developments, tourisms, job creation and economic empowerment,” he said.

    Receiving the Award, Home Affairs Commissioner, Dr Abdul-Hakeem AbdulLateef thanked all the Christian associations in Nigeria for the honour.

    The high regards the Governor has for the spiritual sector of the state, he said, was yielding expected dividend with the inauguration of religious council in the state last week.

    The government, he said, will continue to partner with religious organisations to maintain peace and security in the state.

  • Chi wins Manufacturing Excellence Award

    Chi Limited has been honoured at the Guardian Manufacturing Excellence Award 2017 for its commitment to excellence driven by consumer focus, creativity, superior product innovation and strategic marketing.

    The company, through its Chivita juices, has reaffirmed its consumer preference and leadership position by clinching the Beverage Manufacturing Company of the Year Award.

    With a passion for nurturing and the development of new ideas and products, Chi Limited offers some of the most innovative fruit juice brands on the market shelf.

    According to the Guardian Newspaper Manufacturing Excellence Awards committee, the maiden edition of the Guardian Manufacturing Excellence Awards recognised deserving sector players in the Nigerian manufacturing industry that outperformed others in 2016 in spite of prevailing economic circumstances

    Speaking on the awards, Managing Director of Chi Limited, Deepanjan Roy, stated that as the leading fruit juice manufacturer in Nigeria, Chi Limited understands the opportunity and responsibility the award represents.

  • TrustBond wins ITF’s award

    The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has conferred on TrustBond Mortgage Bank Plc an award of excellence as the Best Contributing Employer in Human Resource Development (HRD) for the year, 2016.

    The ITF is a grade ‘A’ Parastatal, operating under the aegis of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, which promotes and encourages the acquisition of industrial and commercial skills required for national economic development.

    The emergence of TrustBond as the award winner followed an evaluation exercise conducted by ITF, which considered TrustBond’s policy and track record on Human Resource Development and capacity building of its employees as consistently outstanding.

    Speaking at the awards presentation ceremony at its 2017 Interactive Forum in Lagos, ITF Director-General, Sir Joseph Ari, represented by the Director, Information and Communication Technology, Dickson Onuoha, commended TrustBond for distinguishing itself as a responsible corporate organisation committed to a culture of continuous learning and development of employees.

    Onuoha said TrustBond was given the award for its outstanding efforts in Human Resource Development, particularly in Training and Development for the year, 2016.

    Receiving the award on behalf of the bank, Head of Human Capital and Administration of TrustBond, Lawrence Ogedegbe, described the recognition as an encouragement and a challenge to further improve learning and development of its employees, which ultimately results in higher performance.

    He said the bank would continue to invest in building the skill competencies of its employees through quality training and development programmes.

  • New Telegraph Award holds tomorrow

    The maiden edition of the New Telegraph Awards holds tomorrow at the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos.

    Some Nigerians in the public and private sectors are to be honoured for their outstanding contributions in their chosen fields of endeavour.

    According to Mrs. Funke Egbemode, the Managing Director/Editor in Chief of New Telegraph, the award is in line with the newspaper’s belief in recognising personalities and institutions that have shown excellence in the drive to make Nigeria a great nation.

    “As the watchdog of the society, we believe the media should go beyond beaming searchlight on only the ills of the society. We also owe as a duty to recognise individuals and institutions that have not just weathered the storm and succeeded where others failed but also made visible contributions to the development of the country,” Egbemode said.

    Most of the awardees, including governors, politicians, sports personalities, actors, among others have confirmed their attendance.

    PTo be honoured are Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike (Man of The Year); Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal (Governor of The Year); Governor Abdullai Umar Ganduje (Outstanding Governor in Health and Education) and Governor Ibrahim Dankwambo of Gombe State (Outstanding Governor in Infrastructural Development).

    Others business mogul and President, Dangote Group, Dr. Aliko Dangote (Businessman of The Year); Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, United Bank for Africa (UBA), Kennedy Uzoka (Bank CEO of The Year), and Managing Director, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Mr. Nsima Ekere (Corporate Leadership Award).

    Also to be recognised at the event to be chaired by ex-Inspector General of Police, Dr. Solomon Arase, are a former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara; and television personality and Chairman, Channels Television, John Momoh (Media Icon of The Year, Broadcast).

    Others are Chief Executive Officer, Media Trust Limited, Kabiru Yusuf (Media Icon of The Year, Print); and Registrar, Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede (Public Servant of The Year).

    The Chairman of the Nigerian Football Association (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, will be recognised as Sports Administrator of The Year whileNFF Executive Committee member, Ahmed Yusuf (Fresh) will be honoured with the Grassroots Football Development Award.

    Two athletes, Aruna Quadri and Oduayo Adekuoroye, will receive awards as the best male and best female sports person respectively.

    Also to be recognised are sports and showbiz personalities, including actress, scriptwriter, director and producer, Sola Sobowale (Best Actress of The Year); Richard Mofe-Damijo (Best Actor of The Year). At the corporate level, four companies are also to be recognised for their outstanding contributions to the country’s development in the face of daunting economic challenges. The firms include Zenith Bank Plc. (Bank of The Year), Access Bank Plc. (Most Innovative Bank of The Year), Aiteo (Company of The Year), and Remita (Product of The Year).

  • Brooks+Blake wins award

    Perception management outfit, Brooks and Blake Nigeria has won the Marketing World Awards as the best public relations agency in Nigeria for the fourth year running.

    The firm won the award  at the 7th Marketing World Awards held at the Kempinski Ambassador Hotel Accra, Ghana. The awards organised by Instinct Wave Media recognises outstanding personalities and organisations in the marketing communication industry in Nigeria and West Africa.

    Speaking at the awards, Group Executive Publisher, Marketing World Magazine, Mr. Akin Naphtal commended all nominees at the awards and promised to continue to beam the searchlight of the awards on excellence in the marketing communication field.

    “The Marketing World Award is an annual event held to celebrate and reward organisation and individuals that have delivered superior product values to the market and exhibited excellence in upholding concrete marketing strategies. This year, we have chosen to identify professionalism, diligence, consistency and innovation across West Africa,” Naphtal said.

  • OBJ, Onyeka Onwenu, others receive True Nigerian Award

    OBJ, Onyeka Onwenu, others receive True Nigerian Award

    Former president Olusegun Obasanjo, late Alhaji Yusuf Maitama Sule, Dr Samuel Ortom, Alhaji Tanko Almakura and Mallam Nasiru El-Rufai last Friday were among recipientsof the maiden edition of The True Nigerian Award and Hall of Fame. Others are Alhaji Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo, Mike Adenuga, Senator Ben Murray Bruce and Onyeka Onwenu.

    The award which was founded by torch-light spotting musician Zaaki Azzay held on October 31, 2017 at Sheraton Hotel, Abuja. The singer turned TV host who was inducted into the Federal Road Safety Corp (FRSC) Celebrity Marshal Unit on Friday, November 10th, was able to pull the movers and shakers in the society.

    The award is aimed at celebrating Nigerians who are role models worthy to be emulated according to its organiser, Zaaki.

    Several royal fathers and dignitaries who graced the occasion included HRH Emir of Lafia-Dr Alh Isa Mutaspha Agwai 1, HRH Emir of Keffi, Dr (Alh) Shehu Chindo Yamusa 111, HRH Sarkin Kwandare Alh Abdun Kura, Hajia Hadiza Hazdokas, Chana, Joshua Lidani, Saminu Turaki, Mrs Hembadoon Zaaki Azzay and others.

    Onyeka Owenu who thrilled the guests with her evergreen hit song ‘One Love’ also received the True Nigerian Award.

    “This award is particularly special to me because of what it stands for and the faith that I have in Zaaki Azzay,” she said, showing appreciation.