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Osun Speaker Harps On Local Content

The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Timothy Owoeye, has called on Nigerians to focus more on locally made products to stimulate domestic production in 2020.

Owoeye, also enjoined them to always strive for the good of the land, saying the much publicised ‘Next Level’ agenda of the President Mohammadu Buhari-led All Progressives Congress (APC) must begin with every Nigerian for a more prosperous country.

The Speaker, in a new year message released by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Kunle Alabi, charged Nigerians to look inward and patronise indigenous manufacturers.

Owoeye, reminded Nigerians of the need to …

CIMA Harps On Digitalisation

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Nigeria, recently celebrated its 100 years anniversary with the launch of a new initiative known as, ‘Future of Finance.’

The initiative is expected to help reshape the accounting profession by digitalizing its activities so as to remain relevant in the future.

The initiative was expected to help transform the role of finance and the finance function.

Speaking at a dinner held in Lagos, to mark the milestone, some members who had contributed to the growth of the body in Nigeria, were recognised.

CIMA President, Mr. Amal Ratnayake, said, “It is a privilege to …

Osinbajo

Osinbajo Harps On Culture, Tourism in New World Order

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says culture and tourism in the new world order are referred to as soft power because of their influence in economic and international relations.

Osinbajo said this on Friday at the Grand Opening Ceremony of the Conference Hotel and Suites, Abeokuta, Ogun State, as the Special Guest of Honour.

He said that the location of the facility in Abeokuta would atract international conferences organisers desirous of serenity and tourism potentials.

“Indeed, many tourist sites are here in Ogun State including the Olumo Rock, all of the places we have around us today; I don’t want …

Cyber

Aviation: Association Harps On Cyber Security Competence

 Mr Ishaya Dung, President of the National Association of Air Traffic Engineers (NAAE), has stressed the need for competence in cyber security to protect and boost air services.

Dung made this known at NAAE’s 2019 Annual General Meeting with the theme ‘Satellite Based ADS-B Technology and the Relevance to ATSEP Job’ in Abuja.

Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) is a primary technology supporting the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) Next Generation Air Traffic Control System, which will shift aircraft separation and air traffic control from ground-based radar to satellite-derived positions.

The president, who lauded the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) for including

Emielu Harps On Human Capital Development In Oil Sector

Emielu Harps On Human Capital Development In Oil Sector

The Summit Director, Africa Oil and Gas Talent Summit (AOGTS) Emmanuel Emielu, has stressed the need for enhanced investment in human capital in the oil and gas sector.

Emielu, stated this in Lagos during a media briefing on the annual Pan- African meeting of oil and gas business and human resources leaders to take place in Lagos, from October 30th to 31st.

According to Emielu, “The abundance of people does not necessarily mean the availability of human capital. It is, therefore, no surprise, that Africa’s oil sector is heavily challenged with the human capacity, skills and expertise to deliver the …