Sivowaku Abiodun

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Keturah: Leveraging Resilience, Innovation To Succeed In Entrepreneurship

6 days ago | leadership.ng | Sivowaku Abiodun

Ten years ago, Ovio Keturah, returned to Nigeria with a vision—to build a business from the ground that would redefine how small enterprises operate across Africa. Today, as the founder and CEO of Dukka, a leading technology company, she reflects on a decade of resilience, reinvention, and hard-earned lessons in entrepreneurship.
Itsekiri Family Issues 30-Day Ultimatum Over ‘One Pound’ Tenancy Dispute

1 week ago | leadership.ng | Sivowaku Abiodun

The Igba of Warri Kingdom in Delta State, Chief Rita Lori Ogbebor, has issued a 30-day ultimatum to Urhobo residents in Warri, demanding payment of outstanding rents dating back to 1928 or facing legal action. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos, Chief Ogbebor escalated the long-standing land dispute, asserting that legal documents established the Ogisi family’s ownership of Odion town—now part of modern-day Warri—since before the colonial era.
Ministers Advocate Stronger Policy Framework To Boost Regional Devt

1 week ago | leadership.ng | Sivowaku Abiodun

Nigeria’s ministry of Regional Development has pledged to enhance regulatory frameworks and policy measures aimed at strengthening economic growth and revitalizing regions across the country. At a three-day sectoral retreat in Lagos, minister of Regional Development, Engr. Abubakar Momoh, and minister of State for Regional Development, Uba Maigari Ahmadu, reaffirmed their commitment to fostering a structured approach to regional development.
Implement 2014 Confab Report In Memory Of Adebanjo, Clark, Bode George Urges Tinubu

1 week ago | leadership.ng | Sivowaku Abiodun

Former deputy national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to implement the report of the 2014 National Conference in memory of the late Chief Ayo Adebanjo and the late Chief Edwin Clark whom he said contributed immensely to the conference debates, in a bid to make Nigeria a better place for all.
CIPSMN Blames Govt For Mismanagement Of Resources

1 week ago | leadership.ng | Sivowaku Abiodun

Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Chain Management of Nigeria (CIPSMN) has said long-term neglect by government has resulted in the mismanagement of resources through poor procurement and supply chain management outcomes, paving way for contractors to run away with mobilisation funds.
Minister Pledges Stronger Policy Framework To Boost Regional Dev’t

1 week ago | leadership.ng | Sivowaku Abiodun

Minister of Regional Development, Engr. Abubakar Momoh has promised enhance regulatory frameworks and policy measures towards strengthening economic growth and revitalising regions across the country. Engr. Momoh stated this at a three-day sectoral retreat of the ministry in Lagos, where he reaffirmed the commitment of the ministry to fostering a structured approach to regional development.
CITN Declares Tax Reform Bill As Key To Nigeria’s Devt

1 week ago | leadership.ng | Sivowaku Abiodun

President of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), Samuel Agbeluyi, has described the tax reform bill currently before the National Assembly as a transformative opportunity for Nigeria’s economy. He urged state and local governments to demonstrate the political will necessary for its implementation once it becomes law.
Intensify Efforts To Promote Procurement, Supply Chain Rules, Institute Urges FG

2 weeks ago | leadership.ng | Sivowaku Abiodun

The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Chain Management of Nigeria (CIPSMN) has urged the federal government to be more involved in the procurement and supply chain management rules. Long term neglect by the government, it said, has resulted in mismanagement of resources through poor procurement and supply chain management outcomes which paved the way for contractors to run away with mobilisation fees.
Guinness Nigeria Posts N6.7bn Profit In Q3

2 weeks ago | leadership.ng | Sivowaku Abiodun

Guinness Nigeria Plc, in its unaudited financial results for the nine months ended 31 March 2025, recorded a profit after tax of N6.7 billion, marking a significant recovery from the N61.6 billion loss posted in the prior year. Revenue for the period surged by 71.6%, rising from N220.3 billion to N377.9 billion, driven by pricing actions, improved portfolio mix, and strengthened consumer demand across key categories.
Hardship: Sanwo-Olu To Foot Medical Screening Bill For Intending Pilgrims

3 weeks ago | leadership.ng | Sivowaku Abiodun

Conscious of the country’s current economic hardship, Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Dr. Kadri Hamzat, have said they will be responsible for the payment of medical screening bills for the state’s intending pilgrims embarking on a holy pilgrimage to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The gesture fulfils the Governor’s directive that every pilgrim going for the spiritual and tedious exercise from the state must be certified medically fit.