African British Investment Summit Partner Bluebow Research Consultancy, ABI Rwanda, Viking Industrial, Delta Marine Services, Others To Increase Capacity
…leading investment summit to hold 11th-14th November 2022 for a pragmatic and progressive industry transition
Theme: ’Changing the narratives to make Africa the future that everybody glamours for through Connecting, Innovating, transforming’’, with a focus on ‘’Nigeria as a pilot project for the whole of Africa’’
Olushola Okunlade Writes
African British Consulting UK Limited, a global research consultancy firm that focuses on public, private, and voluntary sectors has partnered with Bluebow Research Consultancy, African British Investment Rwanda, Viking Industrial, Delta Marine Services, Brexit Africa Beverage Limited, and ROTA Gas Marine Platform Limited to increase capacity with a ten-member steering committee for the maiden edition of African British Investment Summit (ABISLONDON2022), to facilitate the successful hosting of the investment event.
African British Consulting UK Limited, the parent company of African British Investments (WA) Ltd & African British Investments (EA) Ltd/RWANDA in partnership with the Bluebow Research Consultancy Incorporation UK for increased capacity, this was disclosed by the African British Group (ABG) Corporate D’Affairs Executive Director at a joint pre-summit Retreat for the African British Investments Summit held in London UK recently.
The Managing Director/CEO of Bluebowrc Incorporation UK led the team to the partnership discussion with a view to the acquisition of Viking Industrial & Marine Services Ltd, Nigeria Office, www.vimservice.com, Delta MarineShield (Nig) Ltd, ROTA Gas Marine Platform, www.deltamarineshield.com & Brexit Africa Beverage Ltd: these connecting African Operations are to open up African Market, Invest-Africa, and that Africa is open for Business.
The event due to its importance in business, economic, social, and environmental development has a leadership role to play in the transition towards circularity by implementing and sharing new strategies, African British Investments Summit is set to hold 11th-14th November 2022 at Marriot Hotel Docklands, London United Kingdom. Africa British Investments Summit (ABISLONDON2022), under the auspice of African British Group (ABG), powered by African British Consulting UK Limited.
African British Group operates an integrated multilateral approach to promote businesses through International Conferences, Trade Shows, Seminars, Events & Exhibitions. They assist business organisations to get into the ever-expanding African Market and also assist African-based businesses to make in-road into European, Asian & Middle East Markets.
African British Team of specialist CEOs understands that multiple channels working together create the best results. In Partnership with leading companies and Government Agencies across the African continent, they connect national and multinational businesses globally to credible local suppliers and SMEs. They improve these SMEs’ access to skills, contracts, and funding to build long-term capacity and help improve the Investment Climate and Quality of Policy discussions in the continent of Africa. African British Investments Summit will change the business narratives of modern African business hubs, that Africans are opened for businesses.
African British Consultancy Limited UK, uniquely combines advisory services with gathering real-time information sourced from research and insights that they provide, in turn empowering their clients to achieve their organisational goals, They are profit-driven and determined to make African Continent a Business Hub, inviting the World where Africa is opened for Business. The organisation offers unraveled Business Solutions to their clients that are International Industry best practices.
Chairman/CEO of African British Group, Otunba Jafaru Braimoh in his statement said “Investments in Africa-British’s credibility lay in the fact that we have access to critical Business Intelligence, Globalisation and we are bridging businesses that break border barriers in our rethinking Productivity. We humbly looked forward to you joining us in London UK as Visitors, Sponsors, Partners, and Speakers.
Jafaru seizes the opportunity to ask the public to invest in these syndication teams to boost liquidity, working, and startup capital. Pitch Masterclasses include Agricultural-Equipment, Agribusiness, Energy/Oil&Gas, Engineering, Construction Water-Technology, ICT-MIT, Artificial Intelligence, Climate Change Technology, Financial Derivates, Crowdfunding, Offtakers, Startup-Working Capital, etc.
Kindly visit our website for more details: www.africanbritishgroup.com, he concluded.
Nnamdi Okonkwo, Group Managing Director of FBN Holdings Plc, has bagged outstanding CEO in the just concluded Top 25 CEOs Awards organized by BusinessDay that was held at the Ballroom of the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos last Saturday.
Left-Right: Adewale Arogundade, Acting Company Secretary, FBNHoldings, Tolu Oluwole, Head, Investor Relations, FBNHoldings, Nweke (Junior), former Director General, Nigerian Economic Summit Group, Oyewale Ariyibi, Executive Director, Finance FBNHoldings, Frank Aigbogun, Publisher, BusinessDay, and Wasiu Shafe, Financial Controller, FBNHoldings.
In this year’s edition of the BusinessDay Top 25 CEOs, the publication recognised 25 Chief Executive Officers and Managing Directors of various listed firms on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX) who experienced outstanding financial development and also made important contributions to their respective industries.
FBNHoldings team that graced the event are Adewale Arogundade, Acting Company Secretary, FBNHoldings, Tolu Oluwole, Head, Investor Relations, FBNHoldings, Nweke (Junior), former Director General, Nigerian Economic Summit Group, Oyewale Ariyibi, Executive Director, Finance FBNHoldings, Frank Aigbogun, Publisher, BusinessDay, and Wasiu Shafe, Financial Controller, FBNHoldings.
Smartcash payment service bank, a subsidiary of Airtel Networks Nigeria, has entered into partnership with Simba Pay Limited, a Subsidiary of MFS Africa ” for inward International Remittance Services, which is designed to enable customers to receive money instantly from abroad into their Smartcash PSB Account
This partnership will enable customers to receive remittances from anywhere in the world, directly into their Smartcash accounts, by simply sharing their phone numbers, which also serve as their account numbers. In today’s interconnected world, where global transactions are becoming increasingly common, Smartcash PSB has said it recognizes the need for a secure and efficient solution for its customers.
Managing Director, Smartcash PSB, Muyiwa Ebitanmi, while commenting on the newly launched inward international remittance services, said it is set to solve another challenge with receiving funds from family and friends abroad for the financially excluded, by providing a hassle-free and efficient solution for individuals and families in the diaspora looking to send money quickly to their loved ones in Nigeria.
“With cross-border transfers, Smartcash has brought unprecedented convenience and speed to international remittance, making it easier than ever for Nigerians to enjoy seamless transactions at a global scale via their Smartcash accounts. We are certain that this service will not only improve the financial well-being of our customers but also contribute to the economic growth and spending capacity of Smartcash account holders in the country,” Mr Ebitanmi remarked.
Speaking on the partnership, Martin Mbonu, Director (MNOs) MFS Africa ,while expressing his enthusiasm for the launch, said, “We are excited to partner with Smartcash PSB on this launch as it visibly simplifies international money transfers for customers. This product offers a new level of convenience and efficiency, providing users with a faster and more accessible way to receive funds from the diaspora, and we are glad to be a part of this solution-centric initiative,” he said.
As Smartcash hits its one-year service milestone, the launch of the SmartCash PSB International Remittances Service marks a significant innovatory for both the company, its customers and the Nigerian payment service bank market at large. By providing a fast, affordable, and secure solution for international remittances, SmartCash PSB is empowering Nigerians to effortlessly support their families and loved ones, regardless of geographical boundaries.
Smartcash PSB was launched in 2022, following the need for the unbanked to access banking activities at their convenience. For this reason, the Central Bank of Nigeria granted the PSB license to entities and investors who seek to comply with its policies and obtain its objective, to enhance financial inclusion by increasing access to deposit products, payments, and remittance services to individuals, small businesses, low-income households, and other financially excluded entities.
The Aspire Coronation Trust (ACT) Foundation is gearing up to host the highly-anticipated 7th ACT Foundation Breakfast Dialogue (BFD) on October 5th, 2023, at the prestigious Lagos Oriental Hotel, Lekki Expressway, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The ACT Foundation Breakfast Dialogue has become a marquee event, drawing luminaries from diverse sectors, to tackle pivotal issues surrounding sustainable development in Africa. This year, the event takes on even greater significance as it zooms in on the transformative potential of Economic, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies in advancing sustainable development.
Themed ‘Advancing Sustainable Development in Africa: Unleashing the Power of Environmental, Social, Governance Strategies for Impact, this year’s Breakfast Dialogue aspires to bring together an eclectic mix of leaders representing various sectors, all poised to engage in a deep dive into how ESG principles can be leveraged to propel the sustainable development of organisations and, consequently, Africa’s broader sustainable development agenda.
Osayi Allie, CEO of ACT Foundation, underscored the significance of this event, remarking, “The 7th ACT Foundation Breakfast Dialogue promises to be a game-changer, offering a unique platform for leaders in the public, private, and social sectors to decode the immense potential that Economic, Social, and Governance principles hold for organisations of various scales. Effective implementation of ESG practices by African institutions can make a monumental contribution to achieving sustainable development across the continent.”
The event’s keynote speaker, Oyeyimika Adeboye, Managing Director, West Africa, Mondelez International, will take centre stage to share her profound insights on this pivotal subject. She will be joined by an esteemed lineup of speakers, including Marilyn Obaisa-Osula, Associate Director, ESG and Sustainability Services, KPMG; Dr. Eugene Itua, CEO of Natural Eco Capital; Tendai Matika, Manager of the Global Reporting Initiative, Africa; and Mudrakat Alabi-Macfoy, Head of Sustainability and Circularity at Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA).
One of the day’s high points will be the unveiling of the finalists and winners of the 2023 ACT Foundation Changemakers Innovation Challenge. These exceptional individuals and organisations will secure grant funding and technical support from ACT Foundation, empowering them to amplify their innovative solutions and projects within targeted communities.
Interested participants can click here to register for the virtual session.