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IoD Leadership Extend Courtesy Visit To FRCN Broker Partnership To Drive Corporate Governance
Dr. Ije Jidenma, President, Institute of Directors (IoD) in company of the leadership and members of the governing council of the Institute on Wednesday extended a courtesy visit to the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN) as part of its concerted effort to fortify alliances between both organisations.
PIA: IoD holds stakeholders forum to drive collaboration for successful implementation
PIA: IoD holds stakeholders forum to drive collaboration for successful implementation
The Institute of Directors Nigeria (IoD) says it would continue to lend its voice given its mandate as a foremost institution by bringing to fore some Nigerian policies such as the Petroleum Industry Act to drive economic growth and development.
March 2022 Members' Evening- Theme: Emerging Trends in Financial Reporting: The Role of Directors in Upholding Standards
March 2022 Members' Evening- Theme: Emerging Trends in Financial Reporting: The Role of Directors in Upholding Standards
The Members’ Evening is one of the key events of the Institute aimed at promoting interactions and networking opportunities amongst existing members and non-members through knowledge sharing sessions and discourse on relevant issues of economic importance.
IoD Centre for Corporate Governance Appoints New Chairman
Alhaji Shuaibu Idris, mni, FIoD, has been appointed as Chairman for the IoD Centre for Corporate Governance (IoDCCG). His appointment was ratified at the 35th meeting of the Board of Governors of the Centre held on Wednesday, October 9, 2021.
IoD Nigeria holds its Annual Directors Dinner and Awards Night
The Institute of Directors Nigeria held the 2021 edition of its Annual Directors’ Dinner and Awards to round off its 2021 activities. The event which took place on Wednesday 15th December 2021 under strict compliance with the COVID-19 guidelines, was held at the Ballroom,
Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos State.
Communique Issued At The End Of The 2021 Annual Directors’ Conference Of The Institute Of Directors, Nigeria
The Institute of Directors Nigeria (IoD Nigeria) is the apex professional body in Nigeria with a mandate to cater for and represent Directors in their individual capacities across the various sectors of the economy. It has made significant and impressive strides, working closely with government, corporate organisations, bilateral chambers and diplomatic missions to raise the standard of corporate governance and leadership in the private and public sectors.
IoD Nigeria Inaugurates Her New President
The Institute of Directors (IoD) Nigeria has inaugurated her new President, Dr. Ije Jidenma, F.IoD, as the 17th President and Chairman of the Governing Council. The investiture ceremony, which was a Hybrid event, took place on Sunday, October 4, 2021, at Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Inaugural Speech by DR. Mrs. Ije Jidenma
Dr. (Mrs.) Ije Jidenma, F.IoD has been elected the 17th President of the Institute of Directors, Nigeria. Her election took place during the 37th Annual General Meeting of the Institute, held on Thursday, June 24, 2021, held virtually and at the Institute’s Secretariat, 28 Cameron Road, Ikoyi, Lagos
IoD Nigeria Confers Fellowship Award on Members
The Institute of Directors Nigeria held its 2021 edition of Fellows’ Investiture on Thursday, October 14, 2021.
The event, which witnessed the conferment of fellowship awards on 31 members of the Institute, had
the theme, “Stimulating Nigeria's Economic Growth & Development: Lessons and Opportunities from recent challenges…...
IoD Delegation Pays Courtesy Visit to Former President Obasanjo and others.
The President and Chairman of the Governing Council, Chief Chris O. Okunowo, F.IoD has led members of the IoD Delegation to meet with the Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library located at Presidential Boulevard Road, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
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IoD Nigeria Elects New President & Chairman of Council
Dr. (Mrs.) Ije Jidenma, F.IoD has been elected the 17th President of the Institute of Directors, Nigeria. Her election took place during the 37th Annual General Meeting of the Institute, held on Thursday, June 24, 2021, held virtually and at the Institute’s Secretariat, 28 Cameron Road, Ikoyi, Lagos
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IoD Nigeria Inducts 79 New Members
The president and Chairman of Council of the Institute of Directors Nigeria, Chief. Chris O. Okunowo, F.IoD has laid the onus of responsibility and good corporate governance for business success and sustainability on the heads of the newly inducted members of the Institute…
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IoD Nigeria Confers Fellowship Awards on Members and Other Distinguished Personalities
The Institute of Directors Nigeria held its 2020 Fellowship Investiture on Thursday, October 15, 2020. The event witnessed the conferment of five ‘Distinguished Fellowship’ and Thirty-One ‘Fellowship’ categories of the Institute on members and distinguished personalities.
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IoD Nigeria Holds Council and EXCO 2021 Retreat and Other News
The Governing Council and Executive Committee of IoD Nigeria held a Strategic Retreat at the Jubilee Chalets, Epe, Lagos State. The Retreat which started on Friday, 26th March and ended on 28th March 2021 had the theme, “IoD 2021 -2025: Future Forward Planning” …
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IoD Nigeria Pays a Courtesy Visit to the Executive Governor of Ogun State
The Chairman & President of Council of IoD Nigeria, Chief Chris O. Okunowo, F.IoD led members of the Governing Council and the Executive Committee of Abeokuta to pay a Courtesy visit to the Executive Governor of Ogun State, Prince Adedapo Abiodun, M.IoD, on Wednesday 9th December 2020.
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IoD Nigeria Holds its Annual Directors Dinner and Award Night
The Institute of Directors Nigeria has held its 2020 edition of the Annual Directors’ Dinner and Awards to round off its 2020 activities. The hybrid event which took place on Sunday, December 20, 2020
IoD Nigeria Releases its 4th Quarter 2020 Edition of 'The Director' Magazine
The magazine, which is the flagship publication of the Institute, has a global outreach. This latest edition, titled, ‘Is Nigeria Truly Ready for a Digital Economy?’ features and addresses several issues, including health, e-governance, business and leadership, amongst others..
IoD Nigeria Inducts 97 New Members
The president and Chairman of Council of the Institute of Directors Nigeria, Chief. Chris O. Okunowo, F.IoD has laid the onus of responsibility and integrity for business success on the heads of its newly inducted directors. ...
Call For Adverts
IoD Nigeria has recently commenced the process of publishing a fresh edition of The Director Magazine. The magazine, which is the flagship publication of the Institute…...
IoD Nigeria is Set to Hold Its Annual Directors' Conference
The Institute of Directors Nigeria (IoD Nigeria), the foremost corporate governance advocacy Institution in Nigeria is set to hold the 2020 edition of its Annual Directors’ Conference...
COVID-19: IoD NIgeria Secretariat Reopens for Operations
As the situation with COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, IoD Nigeria is concerned about the real and potential impact 19 on our members and their respective organisations and businesses. The Institute will therefore continue to advocate on your behalf and proffer solutions through our daily bulletin and our online advocacy programmes on strategies for dealing with the fall out of the pandemic in your respective organisations.
IoD Nigeria Confers Fellowship Awards on Members and other Distinguished Personalities
The Institute of Directors Nigeria held its 2020 Fellowship Investiture on Thursday, October 15, 2020. The event witnessed the conferment of five ‘Distinguished Fellowship’ and Thirty-One ‘Fellowship’ categories of the Institute on members and distinguished personalities.
COVID-19: IoD Nigeria Secretariat Reopens for Operations
Following the ease of restrictions, the Institute has reopened its Secretariat. However, there would be changes to our mode of operations in compliance with the Federal and State Government’s protocols on social distancing….
Nomination of Candidates For the 2020 Governing Council Election
I wish to formally notify you that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Institute will hold on Thursday, 25th June 2020 at the Institute’s Secretariat, 28 Cameron Road, Off Alfred Rewane Road, Ikoyi, Lagos at 11.00 a.m. At the said meeting elections into the Governing Council of the Institute shall be held.
Now Out! 1st Quater Edition of The Director Magazine
Get an e-copy of The Director Magazine is quarter 2020 edition.
Coronavirus-19 Pandemic and Impact on Corporate Governance Practice in Nigeria
Coronavirus, commonly known as COVID-19, emerged in December 2019 and has quickly become a global pandemic that threatens the health of individuals and the welfare of societies on a vast scale, including its impact on global economic activity and growth.
COVID-19: IoD seeks regulatory mechanism against impacts on businesses.
The Institute of Directors (IoD) at the weekend reeled out workable suggestions, including the need for some regulatory framework, on how Nigerian businesses can navigate the growing challenges posed by the lingering coronavirus pandemic to their survival, profitability and growth.
COVID-19: IoD Nigeria Postpones March/April Training Programmes
In the light of the Global COVID-19 pandemic crisis and the recent directives from the Federal and State Governments on restrictions of movement, IoD Nigeria regret to inform members that it has postponed its training programmes earlier scheduled for March and April 2020 till later dates.
Partial Closure of the IoD Nigeria Secretariat and Its Branches Nationwide
In the light of the Global COVID-19 pandemic crisis and the recent directives from the Federal and State Governments on restrictions of movement, there will be a nationwide partial shutdown of the Institute’s National Secretariat and its branches effective Monday 30th March 2020. During this time, no visitors will be granted access to the National Secretariat and its branches. ...
COVID-19 (Corona Virus)- Message from the DG/CEO of IoD Nigeria
The Institute is concerned not only about the business continuity risks presented by the unprecedented health scare in the COVID-19 (Corona virus) but also in the Health & Safety implications, which is even more catastrophic if due care is not taken by individuals to take extra precautions at this period.
IoD Nigeria Holds Council and EXCO 2020 Strategic retreat
The Governing Council and Executive Committee of IoD Nigeria held a Strategic Retreat on Friday, 27th February to 1st March, 2020 at the Jubilee Chalets, Epe, Lagos State. The theme of the Retreat was “IoD Nigeria: Repositioning for Continued Relevance.”….
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IoD Nigeria Council Visits NIPSS, Speaks On Funding Universal Healthcare in Nigeria
The Chairman & President of Council of IoD Nigeria, Chief Chris Okunowo, F.IoD led members of the Governing Council to pay a visit to the National Institute for Policy & Strategic Studies, Kuru, near Jos.
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IoD Nigeria Morns the Demise of its Past President
The Institute of Directors Nigeria regrets to announce the demise of its Past President, Alhaji A. O. G. Otiti. The sad incident occurred on Sunday, January 5, 2020, and has been buried according to Islamic injunction.
Alleged Corporate Governance Breaches At Oando PLC
The Institute of Directors Nigeria, the frontline advocate of corporate governance in Nigeria, has observed and is deeply concerned about the recent allegations against Oando Plc by the apex regulatory body of the Nigerian capital market, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), for breaches of corporate governance ....
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The Governing Council Election: A Call For Nomination
The Institute of Directors Nigeria held its Annual Dinner and Awards Night recently. The event which took place on Thursday, 12 December 2019 at Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, lagos, was chaired by Alhaji Abdulsamad Isyaku Rabiu, Founder, BUA Group...
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The Director Magazine, Call For Feature Article
IoD Nigeria is in the process of publishing a fresh edition of The Director Magazine. To this end, we invite all members to submit articles on corporate governance, career advancement, certification, human resources practice, recruitment, research, soft issues, work/life balance, and all that bothers on Leadership
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Leadership: very rewarding, very challenging, yet very elusive
Aspiring to be a leader has never been more popular. Everyone wants to be a leader, or so it seems these days. You have people clamouring for the title -and the pay, sometimes. However, not everyone is ready or realises the dangerous traps every leader will face….
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IoD Nigeria Plays Host to the Ethiopian Ambassador to Nigeria
The Ethiopian Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador Azanaw Tadesse Abreha recently paid a courtesy visit to the Institute. The meeting which took place at 2pm on November 1, 2019 at the IoD Secretariat, 28, Cameron Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, was chaired by the President and Chairman of Council of IoD Nigeria, Chief Chris Okunowo, F.IoD....
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The Cosntitution of an Economic Advisory Council
(Mike Myatt is a leadership advisor to Fortune 500 CEOs and their Boards of Directors. Widely regarded as America’s Top CEO Coach, he is recognized by Thinkers50 as a global authority on leadership. He is the bestselling author of Hacking Leadership (Wiley) and Leadership Matters… (OP), a Forbes leadership columnist,
and is the Founder and Chairman at N2Growth.)
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IoD Nigeria's Governing Council Pays Courtesy Visit to the Governor of Lagos State
Remarks by His Excellency, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, GCON, The Vice President of The Federal Republic of Nigeria, at an Interactive Session Titled “Stabilizing the Mediterranean” at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday, 24 January, 2018
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Public-Private Partnership Is Essential To Governance
In this interview by our editorial team, Alhaji Ahmed Rufa’i Mohammed, current President/ Chairman of Governing Council, IoD Nigeria hinted on his plans for the foremost corporate leadership institute, while observing that Corporate Governance is crucial to effective entrepreneurial and prudent management for a long term success. Excerpt:
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Why You Need A War Room
(Mike Myatt is a leadership advisor to Fortune 500 CEOs and their Boards of Directors. Widely regarded as America’s Top CEO Coach, he is recognized by Thinkers50 as a global authority on leadership. He is the bestselling author of Hacking Leadership (Wiley) and Leadership Matters… (OP), a Forbes leadership columnist,
and is the Founder and Chairman at N2Growth.)
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Africa Prefers Fair Trade To Marshall Plans- VP Osinbajo
Remarks by His Excellency, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, GCON, The Vice President of The Federal Republic of Nigeria, at an Interactive Session Titled “Stabilizing the Mediterranean” at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday, 24 January, 2018