The Convention on Business Integrity is offering this CEO Breakfast Forum to provide a platform for signatories to discuss the regulatory and general business challenges as well as identify strategies for coping and prospering under these circumstances. The Convention on Business Integrity is also very keen to see in what ways it can intervene on […]
The 2018 edition of the Africa CEO Forum took place on the 26th and 27th of March, in Abdijan and featured discourse and opinions from the top business leaders and investors on the continent. The Chief Executive Officer of the Convention on Business Integrity (CBI), Soji Apampa, was aspeaker at a panel discussion titled “Better […]
As part of efforts in forging a collective action against Corruption in the Nigerian Business environment, the United Nations Global Compact hosted another session with Small and Medium Enterprises in the country, to explore the measures and steps that should be taken to strengthen governance measures. It had in attendance stakeholders from various sectors in […]
Our organization is looking to engage the services of a travel agency meets the following requirements: IATA Licensed Membership with the relevant associations Existing relationships with major air carriers Travel and visa advisory services Handles local and international travel arrangements Ability to offer competitive fares for flights (both local and international) Over 10 years of […]
With over a decade of committed service as a Director of the Governing Board of the organization, Mrs. Ibukun Awosika has been unanimously appointed as the Chairman of the of the Governing Board of the organization to be ably assisted by Mr. Osaro Eghobamien, SAN as the Vice-Chairman. The appointment takes effect from Monday February […]
437 individuals and 35 companies honoured Launches Corporate Governance Index Lagos, February 22, 2018. The Convention on Business Integrity (CBi) and The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE or Exchange) held a certification ceremony for 35 companies and 437 directors that made it over the 70% threshold for the Corporate Governance Rating System (CGRS) process. The companies […]
On February 7th and 8th 2018, The Integrity Network Initiative invited experts and practitioners to a 2-day Regional Clinic Middle East & Africa in Aswan on “Collective Action to Counter Corruption and Foster Integrity” in Egypt on February 7th and 8th, 2018. In bringing together the expertise of some of these initiatives, the workshop aimed […]
Moody’s Investors Service on Wednesday November 8 downgraded the Government of Nigeria’s long-term issuer and senior unsecured debt rating from B1 to B2 and the senior unsecured MTN program rating and the provisional senior unsecured debt rating from (P)B1 to (P)B2 though the rating outlook remains stable. The downgrade by Moody was based on three […]
The recent recession in Nigeria, and the continuing economic depression has had dire consequences for business. Costs of production have escalated and the demand for goods and services has reduced, coupled with higher interest and unfavourable foreign exchange rates to mention a few of the resultant effects. The populace, as a result of the recession […]
To facilitate quality education, the United Nations has recommended that for any country to achieve quality basic education for all, at least 20% of the national budget must be allocated to education. Developing countries like Nigeria, are advised to allocate more (about 30%) in order to close the financing gaps in the sector and access […]
Newspapers are replete with the alarming stories of Fulani herdsmen/farmers[1] or Fulani herdsmen/community[2] clashes. The clashes have often resulted in condemnable, criminal, barbaric acts that have largely gone unpunished by the authorities and have led to calls for a ban on open grazing of cattle in states like Ekiti and Benue;[3] calls for the establishment […]
So far in Nigeria, the term “inclusive business” is not well known since most have come into it quite by accident. In trying to create local sourcing strategies for raw materials such as agricultural produce, following restrictions on import of such commodities, many companies have now set up business models with the poor as producers […]
In line with the organization’s drive to consistently add our voice to the growing concerns of corruption and seeking practical ways to curb the menace, Mr. Soji Apampa, CEO, Integrity Organisation has been invited as one of the experts on anti-Corruption issues in Nigeria to make a presentation on practical tips for doing business in […]
Lyrics are simply words that make up a song, often consisting of verses and choruses. The Nigerian music industry has undoubtedly achieved overwhelming success in many areas and it is arguably one of Nigeria’s biggest job creating sectors today as it creates opportunities for complementary services like music/movie production, event management, DJ services, equipment purchase/leasing, […]
Recently this picture and an associated wisecrack (by Japheth Omojuwa) went viral on social media sites. The picture shows a statue of President Jacob Zuma of South Africa unveiled by Governor Owelle “Rochas” Okorocha of Imo State during Zuma’s visit to the state. Zuma’s statue, reportedly worth over N500 million[1], stands amidst 6 additional statues […]
It is natural for our psychological essence to yearn for that someone that we hold in high esteem or someone we could use as a benchmark to measure what we would like to be or see ourselves become – a beacon of light to follow along life’s dark paths. This person could be a family […]
The bill proposed is titled: An Act to Regulate the Acceptance and Utilisation of Finance/Material Contributions of Donor Agencies to Voluntary Organisations and for matters connected therewith. In the words of Mr Chidi Odinkalu, former Chairman of the National Human-Rights Commission, the proposed bill on NGO Regulation sponsored by the Deputy Majority Leader of the […]
This project aims to contribute towards reducing corruption in service delivery by documenting/publicizing instances of corruption monitored through the sustained mass exercise of the watchdog initiative by ordinary Nigerian citizens. This involves tracking corruption schemes; analyzing & publishing the effects of these schemes on service delivery; mapping areas of vulnerability; and contrasting them with possible […]
The Maritime anti-corruption network (MACN) ethics training of trainers, a component part of the Port Service Support Portal (PSSP)project for stakeholders held in Calabar, Port Harcourt and Onne ports on the 22nd and 24th May 2017. The training was organized in conjunction with the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN), the Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) and the […]
