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The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria and the Corporate Affairs Commission have agreed on the need to close the gaps in the provisions of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020.
ICSAN disclosed this after the communique issued at the end of the webinar held by the institute with the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Alhaji Garba Abubakar, on some provisions in CAMA 2020.
The webinar, which was organised to discuss the theme, ‘Are existing companies prohibited from having uninsured shares after June 30, 2021 under section 124 of CAMA?’ had the President, ICSAN, Mr Bode Ayeku, as the chief host.
Mrs. Abiola Laseinde is an entrepreneur with a silent portfolio as the CEO, Edniesal Consulting Limited. She is currently making waves with Nigeria’s first Chief Information Officer award, honouring the unique but rarely recognised IT personnel in Nigeria. She tells REBECCA EJIFOMA how CIO awards became a reality within few months, and the urgency to develop full grown African IT
When Abiola Laseinde was growing up as a young girl, she had many dreams. One of her dreams was that if she remained focused, tenacious, and resilient she would break and create new records globally. So, after completing Law School, her career got off the ground as the Company Deputy Secretary for West Africa at Cadbury Plc; then in PZ, as the Company Secretary, Corporate Services Director, before her voluntary retirement in December 2019.
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6 Mazars experts across SEA will share their take on the changes in the labour market & how these will impact human capital management. About this Event
The business landscape in the last year has changed, with many being moved out of their comfort zones and regularities. As businesses focus on re-calibrating and driving new possibilities, human capital remains equally, if not more, important.
Join 6 Mazars experts across Southeast Asia as they share their take on the changes in the labour market and how these will impact human capital management in their respective countries.
Iris Goh - Associate Director, Human Resources for Mazars in Singapore with more than 20 years of solid working experience She has more than 23 years of diverse working experience spanning across areas such as Corporate Secretarial, Business Development, Human Resources, and an educator specialising in teaching HR at tertiary level. Iris holds an MBA majoring in Human Resourc
The Zimbabwe Independent
Esther Mapungwana ECONOMIST
The role of diverse institutions in Africa has been significantly underrated; institutions have a critical part to play in the economic growth of a nation. The majority of African populations are living in abject poverty yet numerous strategies have been developed.
Up till now, there have been economic structures and institutions established in our esteemed countries to tackle poverty but their impact has not reached desired levels. The question that needs to be answered is why have these institutions failed to play their vital role? And can the challenges be resolved?
An institution can be defined as an organisation, establishment, foundation or society dedicated to the elevation of a particular cause, particularly one of a public, educational, or charitable character. Institutions can also be defined as the rules of the game, processes or mechanisms that shape social, economic and political interaction of indi
Governance Factor; Beyond the Board
Corporate governance has long been a focal point for large corporates, listed companies and regulated entities, with numerous studies connecting good corporate governance with higher profitability. However, as the March 2021 effective date of the EU’s Sustainability-Related Disclosure Regulation approaches, corporate governance is becoming increasingly important to companies of all sizes. This is, in part, due to investee companies needing to follow good governance practices, as a baseline, in order to be classified as a “sustainable investment.”
Corporate governance is not only facing increased scrutiny by investors and stakeholders but also regularly attracts adverse media attention. Directors wishing to safeguard themselves and the businesses they serve when discharging their duties should, therefore, be mindful of good corporate governance strategies and consider implementing strategies beyond the yardstick of the law.