News Politics July 14, 2026 Leadership Defined by Ability to Deliver Lasting Value — Financial Expert Oniko

A renowned financial expert and the Managing Director of Apices Finance Company Limited, Daniel O. Oniko, has said leadership is defined by vision, influence and the ability to create lasting impact, and not just office title. 

He stated this at a CEOs Leadership Roundtable Conference in Lagos, which had in attendance former President Olusegun Obasanjo and other business leaders. 

The event at Delborough Hotel, Lagos had as the theme  “Shaping the future of Leadership, Innovation, and Sustainable Growth” and brought together policymakers, industry stakeholders and executives for discussions centred on leadership, innovation and sustainable economic growth.

In remarks Oniko described the gathering as an opportunity to reflect on the role of leadership in shaping institutions and driving development. “Leadership is about vision, influence, and creating lasting impact,” he said.

The organisers said the roundtable theme underscores the growing debate around how private sector leadership can contribute to broader national development.

Apices Finance Company Limited also used the occasion to restate its corporate mission, saying it remains committed to fostering excellence, strategic partnerships and transformative leadership that can support economic progress.

“At Apices Finance Company Limited, we remain committed to fostering excellence, strategic partnerships, and transformative leadership that drives economic development,” the company said.

Oniko was pictured at the event alongside Obasanjo, one of Nigeria’s most prominent political figures, in what appeared to be a high-level networking and thought-leadership forum attended by decision-makers from different sectors of the economy.

His remarks place emphasis on a leadership model that goes beyond titles and office to measurable influence, institutional strength and long-term value creation. 

His speech also reflects a familiar message in Nigeria’s business and policy space, where executives increasingly link corporate success with national economic stability and inclusive growth.

July 14, 2026 Skyewise Group Delves Into Real Estate, Commences Multi Billion Naira World Class Mixed-Use Commercial Tower in Abuja

Skyewise Group has officially commenced the development of a multi-billion naira world-class mixed-use commercial tower in the heart of Wuse 2, Abuja, marking its entry into Nigeria's premium real estate development sector.

The groundbreaking ceremony, held on Saturday, July 11, 2026, attracted investors, business partners, industry professionals, entertainers and other stakeholders, who were taken on a guided inspection of the project site and briefed on the vision behind the landmark development.

Designed to redefine commercial real estate in the Federal Capital Territory, the tower will feature premium corporate office spaces, a state-of-the-art automobile showroom, a five-star restaurant, an exclusive lounge and a rooftop swimming pool, all strategically located in one of Abuja's most sought-after business districts.

Speaking at the ceremony, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Skyewise Group, Dr. Elvis Abuyere, described the project as a major investment that reflects the company's commitment to innovation, quality and sustainable value creation.

According to him, the development is aimed at creating a modern business hub that will attract corporate organisations, investors and entrepreneurs while contributing to the economic growth and urban development of the nation's capital.

Dr. Abuyere noted that the company has demonstrated its capacity to deliver quality developments, citing its recently completed five-storey mixed-use project in Benin City, Edo State, which comprises luxury apartments, premium office spaces, an automobile showroom, a lounge and a rooftop swimming pool.

He expressed confidence that the Abuja tower would further strengthen Skyewise Group's position as a leading player in Nigeria's real estate industry.

Also speaking, the Chief Executive Officer of Prime Elevation Ltd, the construction firm handling the project, Engr. Ibrahim Gidado, assured prospective investors of quality delivery, describing the location as one of the most attractive commercial destinations in the capital city.

He said the project would create new business opportunities, provide secure investment prospects and contribute significantly to reshaping Abuja's skyline.

Veteran Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke, who attended the event, commended the vision behind the development and expressed confidence in the leadership of Skyewise Group, describing the project as a worthwhile investment with enormous prospects.

The event also featured goodwill messages from key industry stakeholders, including the Chief Executive Officer of Suji Motthat the development would boost commercial activities and further enhance Abuja's reputation as a destination for world-classors Ltd, Dr. Sujibumi Ogundele; the Chief Executive Officer of Aiben Properties, Dr. Andy Elerewe; Engr. Jerry Ameh, as well as other prominent players in Nigeria's real estate sector.

Among the strategic partners unveiled at the ceremony were Prime Elevation Ltd, the project's construction contractor, Suji Motors and Aiben Properties, among others.

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Headlines July 14, 2026 Top Diplomats, Business Leaders Headline Colourful 100 Most Notable Africans Leadership Summit in Morocco*

*Top Diplomats, Business Leaders Headline Colourful 100 Most Notable Africans Leadership Summit in Morocco*

The 2026 edition of the annual 100 Most Notable Africans Leadership and Business Summit may have concluded, but the memorable moments, strategic engagements, and lasting impact it generated across the continent will endure for months come.

Organised by the DAVDAN Peace and Advocacy Foundation in collaboration with 100 Most Notable Peace Icons Africa, the prestigious gathering attracted an impressive array of high-profile dignitaries, business executives, policymakers, diplomats, and development partners from across Africa.

The summit was held at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès Marrakech, located within the Mövenpick Hotel complex in Marrakech, Morocco, under the theme: "Uniting Africa's Change Makers for Growth and Impact: A Gate to Sustainable Development."

The event served as a strategic platform for fostering dialogue on leadership, governance, entrepreneurship, peacebuilding, and sustainable development, while strengthening partnerships among Africa's emerging and established change-makers.

Among the distinguished personalities in attendance were H.E. Mrs. Charity Gbedawo, Ambassador of Ghana to Morocco; H.E. Shakilla Kazimbaya Umutoni, Ambassador of Rwanda to Morocco; Lugumi Saidi, Chief Executive Officer of Lugumi Enterprises Limited, Tanzania; Nabila Rmili, Mayor of Casablanca, Kingdom of Morocco; Reginald Max, Senior Advisor at Trade and Development Bank Group, Kenya; Yassin El Moussi, Managing Director of BGM Group and Founder/Chief Executive Officer of Jets and Partners, Morocco; and Dr. Linus Okorie, Founder of GOTNI Leadership Centre, Dr Chuka Nwachukwu, Dr Asu Kunemofa, Director of Finance and Accounts, NDDC,  Hon Dozie Nwankwo, Politician and Business man, Prof Smelly Dube,,Mr Manji Obadiah, Mrs Aisha Hanan Buhari, Mr Eze Samuel, Dr Sindiswa Mzamo, Dr Zama Phakathi, Driss Aarab, Dr Ekwutoziam Ashiedu Ogwus, Francisco Destino, His Royal Highness Thovhele Vho-Kennedy Midiyavhathu Tshivhase Dynasty, Engr Samuel Alabi, Yassine Benabdallah, Engr Dr Mncedisi Dube, Amb Mutfwang N Manasseh, Oshoma Zekeri, Dr Adaora Onyechere, Amb Canon Otto, Ms Laila Benjelloun and Amb Dr Ginika Florence Tor alongside several other notable dignitaries.

A major highlight of the summit was the conferment of awards on distinguished leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and influential personalities whose outstanding contributions have advanced leadership, peacebuilding, business excellence, and sustainable development across Africa.

Among the award recipients were Hanan Buhari, daughter of Nigeria's former President, Muhammadu Buhari; Dr. Asu Kunemofa, Director of Finance and Accounts, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC); Hon. Dozie Nwankwo, former member of Nigeria's House of Representatives; Dr. Sindiswa Mzamo, President of the Circle of Global Business Women, Lesotho; Engr. Dr. Mncedisi Dube, Group Chairman of River Valley Group, Zimbabwe; His Royal Highness Vho Midiyavhathu Tshivhase Dynasty of South Africa; and Engr. Samuel Alabi, Chief Executive Officer of Seven Oceans Oil and Gas Limited, among other eminent personalities.

Speaking during the event, the Project Director of the summit, Amb. Kingsley Amafibe, congratulated the award recipients, thanking them for their modest contributions in impacting humanity. 

Amafibe further stated that the summit has evolved into one of Africa's foremost platforms for recognising excellence, promoting visionary leadership, fostering strategic collaboration, and advancing impactful initiatives capable of driving sustainable peace, inclusive growth, and socio-economic development across the continent.

He recalled that the 2024 and 2025 edition of the summit was held in Kigali, Rwanda, where new members were inducted into the African-Asian Chamber of Commerce, a milestone that further strengthened cross-continental partnerships and enhanced economic cooperation between Africa and Asia. 

Amb Dr Kingsley Amafibe has earlier announced that Tanzania or Zimbabwe will host the 2027 edition.

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Headlines July 12, 2026 Abuja, are you ready? The biggest night of comedy and entertainment is happening TODAY at Transcorp Hilton!_

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Don’t miss out on an unforgettable evening of laughter, great vibes, and premium entertainment. 

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Headline July 11, 2026 NIPR FCT Reiterates Commitment to Nurturing Future Leaders* _...Partners TYCI on Female Leaders Empowerment_

*NIPR FCT Reiterates Commitment to Nurturing Future Leaders* 

_...Partners TYCI on Female Leaders Empowerment_ 

The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Federal Capital Territory Chapter says it is prioritising grooming credible successor generation, who will lead with sound communication and leadership skills.

Chairman of FCT Chapter of the NIPR, Mr. Stanley Ogadigo, who stated this on Thursday in Abuja while receiving in audience, the leadership and team from The Young Communicators Initiative (TYCI) noted that the Chapter has been consistently intentional in designing and implementing projects that add value to the nation.

Mr. Ogadigo, a Fellow of the Institute said some of the Chapter's Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives have significant focus on youth and students across institutions of learning, aimed at providing platforms for tutelage and mentorship that will equip them for effective leadership. 

"We have initiatives that cover secondary schools and tertiary institutions. We just instituted Public Relations Prize for Excellence for the best graduating students of Mass Communication in institutions of higher learning across the FCT, beginning with the Baze University,  Abuja. This initiative seeks to promote academic excellence in addition to providing the right industry exposure to communication students", he said. 

He said that the launch of the first Public Relations and Leadership Clubs across government secondary schools in the FCT was an important project to instill the values of public relations and quality leadership skills in the students, informing that arrangements are on to take public relations to Primary Schools, as a way of deepening the "Catch them Young" concept. 

While appreciating the body for making official presentation of its report to the Chapter, the Chairman expressed readiness to partner with The Young Communicators Initiative (TYCI) in introducing programmes that will form part of Career Day for primary school pupils to create awareness on the public relations profession.  

Earlier in her remarks, Founder of TYCI, Chinenye Priscilla Anaemena expressed gratitude for the Chapter's investment in developing leadership talents, particularly its support to the Initiative during its maiden edition of Vision 2035 AI-Athon 1.0, a Digital LeadHERship Project and Speech Contest for secondary school female prefects in FCT. 

According to her, TYCI is training young people to understand the role of digital skills and AI technology which she said play critical roles in deepening effective leadership. 

While presenting the official report to the Chapter Chairman, the Founder of TYCI solicited the Chapter's partnership for the 2026 edition of the Vision 2035 AI-Athon, which will form part of activities marking International Day of the Girl-Child, she presented report of the 2025 edition of the programme to her host.

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FG should Set up Inter-ministerial Committee for WPRF - BON Chair

The Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to set up Inter-ministerial Committee of relevant ministries that will support the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) in planning and execution of the forthcoming World Public Relations Forum (WPRF) that has the President of Nigeria, His Excellency, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Chief Host. 

Receiving the leadership of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) in Abuja today, Chairman of BON, Senior High Chief Tony Akiotu, said that the WPRF serves as a platform for Nigeria to craft its own narrative that will boost the nation's reputation capital. 

"The NIPR has done Nigeria and indeed, Africa a lot of good by attracting the hosting right for the 2026 WPRF to this country. It is left for us as a people to see it as our collective project, an opportunity to present the true image of Nigeria to the rest of the world. We now have opportunity to correct the false narratives being portrayed about Nigeria - narratives that do not represent us. We can now utilise WPRF as a great platform to tell our story. I am calling on the Federal Government to accept the responsibility that this has thrown up and set up an Inter-ministerial Committee that will support the planning and execution of this national project", he stated. 

According to Chief Akiotu, this Committee when set up will put necessary measures in place to tell the world that Nigeria is a safe haven to invest, live and do business, stressing that such opportunity should not be taken for granted. 

The BON Chair while assuring the support of broadcast media organisations in the country to give the Forum the required visibility, further informed that BON members will participate in the one-week event taking place from 15th - 21st November, 2026. 

Earlier in his remarks, President, Chairman of Council of NIPR, Dr. Ike Neliaku said the visit was aimed at strengthening existing relationship between both organisations and explore areas of collaboration for nation-building. 

He said that partnership with BON will boost efforts towards situating the Nigerian story properly in a way that promotes the nation's reputation among local and international stakeholders.

Stanley Ogadigo

Director, Public Relations, NIPR 

10-7-2026

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Headline July 11, 2026 Tonto Dikeh, Hon. Sarah Adidi, Angel Twani, Dr. Blessing Ogwo, Others Set for Reshaping Her International Conference

Tonto Dikeh, Hon. Sarah Adidi, Angel Twani, Dr. Blessing Ogwo, Others Set for Reshaping Her International Conference

Preparations have been concluded for the maiden edition of the Reshaping Her International Conference, scheduled to hold ony Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Novare Central, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja.

The conference is expected to bring together an impressive lineup of accomplished women leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers and changemakers committed to advancing women's empowerment and entrepreneurship.

Among the distinguished speakers are renowned Nollywood actress and humanitarian Tonto Dikeh; politician and youth advocate Hon. Sarah Ivie Adidi; Chief Executive Officer of Twani Foundation, Angel Twani; Founder of Rita Goloto Foundation, Rita Ladidi Goloto; Chairman of PAMS Group, Mercy Samuel, alongside other notable personalities from diverse sectors.

With the theme, "The Power Within: Reforming Entrepreneurship Mentality, Think Bold, Build Bigger," the conference is designed to inspire women to unlock their full potential, embrace innovation, build sustainable enterprises and develop the leadership capacity required to thrive in today's rapidly evolving global economy.

Speaking ahead of the event, the Convener and Founder of the Madinma Ogwo Foundation, and CEO M.P.S.E.A Company LTD, Dr. Blessing Ogwo, said the conference is more than just a gathering, describing it as a movement aimed at equipping women with the mindset, knowledge and networks needed to succeed.

According to her, "Reshaping Her International Conference is a platform created to awaken the power within every woman. We believe that when women are equipped with the right knowledge, mentorship and opportunities, they become catalysts for economic growth, community transformation and national development. 

"Our goal is to inspire participants to embrace entrepreneurship with confidence, lead with purpose and create lasting impact in their respective fields."

She added that participants will benefit from insightful keynote presentations, engaging panel discussions, practical business sessions, networking opportunities and mentorship engagements designed to foster collaboration and long-term growth.

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