Library services, informatics, and bibliothecography play key role in the dissemination of knowledge, and information management for business organisations and higher institutions. Therefore, the importance of international best practices in the organisation of library materials cannot be overemphasised. The international workshop on data and library management programme focuses on management of data, data exploration and mining for personal and research use, handling of organisation data, and the implications of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on developing countries. The training workshop will also enlighten participants on the best practices, perspectives, tools of management of information technology and education, as well as the collection, organisation, preservation, and dissemination of information resources. It will address the political economy of informatics especially in higher institutions.

WHO MAY ATTEND?

This workshop is for Librarians, Heads of Library Services, Page, Library Aide, Library Clerk, Library Assistant, Library Associate, Library Technician, Library Technical Assistant, Library Services Assistant, Library Specialist, Service Specialist, Special Assistant, Library Information Specialist, Audio Visual Technician, and library staff in higher institutions and business organisations.

Dates, Venue and Fees

The British Library, Euston Road, London, United Kingdom

Sept 20-23, 2021.

April 11 – 13, 2022.

The registration fee per participant is £1,500

 The aim of this workshop is to help develop business networks for international trade. The workshop will address different facets of trade relations, distributions, agent relationships, trade laws, cyber security and understanding customs declaration rules. Delegates will improve their understanding of international business practices and learn more about some business opportunities in the UK. The programme also includes various visits including to the Lord Major of London and to various commercial interests in London.

WHO MAY ATTEND?

Senior management, company directors and all staff who are seeking to appoint agents and distributors or who are responsible for the management of them are recommended to attend the programme.

Dates, Venue and Fees

March 9-13, 2021.

September 2-5, 2021.

The registration fee per participant is £1,850

This is a two-day training workshop which focuses on the maritime leadership, safety and operations such as:

· Engineering leadership in Naval Architecture

· Engineering leadership in Marine Engineering

· Maritime Economics and business

· Maritime capital budgeting and Financing

· Maritime simulator Technology

· Maritime Labour & Cabotage

· Health and Safety in the Maritime domain (Seafarers, Dock officers, etc)

WHO MAY ATTEND?

The training will be most beneficial to all operational and management staff of maritime organisations. These include staff with responsibility for health and safety operations, heads of units and departments, dock cabotage officers, inspection staff, maritime union leaders, seafarers, etc.

Dates, Venue and Fees

March 10 & 11, 2021, August 9 & 11, 2021

The registration fee for participant for the training is on a graduated basis as follows:

10-20 participants @ 1,500 each

21-30 participants @ £1,300 each

31-49 participants @ £1000 each

50 and above participants @ £800 each

This international workshop aims at enhancing labour relations in the local councils. The programme will equip delegates with the optimum negotiation skills required in labour unionism.  It offers excellent opportunity to participants on international best practice in trade unionism and labour relations. The programme is tailored for local government unions. The programme schedule includes: transformational employee, labour & industrial relations; structures and responsibilities of local authorities; how local democracy works and how to engage with councils; and the context for labour, employee & industrial relations.

WHO MAY ATTEND?

• Union Delegates and Officials
• Employee Relations (ER) Personnel
• Industrial Relations (IR) Personnel
• Human Resource Management (HRM) Professionals who need to understand Industrial Relations & Employee Relations
• Those managers who would benefit from an understanding of trade union issues
• Anyone who wants to learn practical skills in labour negotiation and workplace mediation

Dates, Venue and Fees

The registration fee per participant for the programme is on a graduated basis as follows:

10 participants @ £1,000 each

20 participants @ £800 each

30 participants @ £650 each

40 participants @ £500 each

March 2 – 6, 2021.

August 17-19, 2021. 

This session will include:

Leading the team:
◦ What kind of leader am I? ◦ Do we have high impact teaching? ◦ Use of collaborative professional review ◦ When it’s not going well and difficult conversations ◦ Successful resource gathering ◦ Enjoying the role not just surviving

Curriculum matters:
◦ Planning a continuum of learning ◦ Curriculum into learning ◦ developing programmes of study and schemes of work ◦ Avoiding rigidity ◦ Effective pupil grouping

High impact learning:
◦ Challenge for all ◦ Fundamentals of excellence teaching ◦ Building on prior learning ◦ Are our pupils learning – how do we know?  Marking and assessment

WHO MAY ATTEND?

The programme is designed for school administrators, college provosts, principals and teachers.

Dates, Venue and Fees

June 16-18, 2021.

The registration fee per participant for the programme is on a graduated basis as follows:

5-20 participants @ £496 each

21-40 participants @ £487 each

41-60 participants @ £478 each

61-80 participants @ £469 each

81+ participants @ £460 each

Note: This rate includes FOE standard individual rate of £120 or group 5-20 rate of £96 for the full festival and a night accommodation in London.

This training provides up to date information for financial managers in higher education institutions (HEIs) to be more conversant with the developments in critical aspects of IPSAS.
The training will focus on the following keys standards:

IPSAS 40 – Public Sector Combinations
IPSAS 39 – Employee Benefits
IPSAS 32 – Service Concession Arrangements – Grantor
IPSAS 24 – Presentation of budget information in financial statements
IPSAS 22 – Disclosure of Financial Information about the General Government Sector
IPSAS 5 – Borrowing costs
IPSAS 2 – Cash flow statement
IPSAS 1 – Presentation of Financial Statements

WHO MAY ATTEND?

The programme is targeted at Vice/ Deputy Chancellors, Rectors/Deputy, Provosts/Deputy, Registrars, Bursars and Accountants.

Dates and Venue

April 6-8, 2021.

September 16-18, 2021.

November  15-17, 2021.

Course fees

£1,750 per participant

This workshop aims to assist universities to develop and manage their programmes and courses more effectively. The workshop will focus on the following key areas:

– Course review and management

– Programme assessment and review

– Checklist for developing new programmes and discontinuation of existing programmes

– Course introduction and the labour market

– Survey and feedback on programmes and courses

– Constitution of a programme advisory panel

WHO MAY ATTEND?

The programme is designed for all managers in the higher education institutions (HEIs) and board members. These include Vice Chancellors and Deputies, Rectors and Provosts and Deputies, Registrars, Directors and Deans, Members of Governing Councils and Heads of Departments.

Date and Venue

March 9-11, 2021.

August 18-20, 2021.

December 5-7, 2021.

Course fees

£1,850 per participant

List of previous delegates from Nigeria

1.      Professor A. I. Olayinka, former Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), and current Vice Chancellor, University of Ibadan

2.      Professor Samuel Oye Bandele, Vice Chancellor, Ekiti State University

3.      Professor Ogah Ajene, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) Benue State University, Makurdi

4.      Professor Eze B. Eze, Director, Centre for Educational Services (CES) and member of Council

5.      Professor Celestina Isiramen,  Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma,

6.      Representative of Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina

7.      Engr. Prof Emmanuel Iornumbe Kucha,   Vice-Chancellor, University of Agriculture, Markurdi

8.       Prof. Rufus Shatayo,     Governing Council Member/ Dean College of Science, University of Agric, Markurdi

9.      Mr. Momoh J. Sadiq, Bursar, Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State

10.  Dr Olantuji J. Akinranti, Bursar, Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State

11.  Professor  Olatunde O. Fawole, Rector, The Polytechnic, Ibadan

12.  Dr Mufutan Olatinwo, Rector, The Federal Polytechnic Offa,  Kwara State

13.  Professor James Epoke, former Vice Chancellor, University of Calabar

14.  Professor Domnan Sheni, Former Vice Chancellor, Plateau State University

15.  Prince Abdul-Mujib Adetokunbo Mumumi,  Governing Council Member, University of Agriculture, Markurdi

16.  Prof. Adebiyi Daramola, Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Technology, Akure

17.  Chief Samson Oderinde, Member of the Governing Council, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State

18. Professor Ignatius A. Onimawo, Vice Chancellor, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma

19. Professor Tenebe Vincent Ado, Vice Chancellor, Taraba State University, Jalingo,

20. Mr. Nyameh Jerome, Head of Centre for Entrepreneur, Taraba State University, Jalingo

21. Mrs. Mosun Belo-Olusoga, Pro-chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye,

22.  Mr. Olaolu Olabimtan, Member of the Governing Council, Olabisi Onabanjo University,

23. Professor (Mrs.) Ebun Oduwole, Deputy Vice Chancellor – Administration, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State,

24. Professor Ganiyu Olatunde, Vice-Chancellor, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State,

25.  Professor Patrick Osa Oviasuyi, Director of Academic Planning,  Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State

This course is suitable for those who lead and work at senior level. Their skills will be developed to gain willing commitment, develop other’s full potential and achieve high performance. Their confidence will be increased and they will gain a broader perspective of Leadership and Management. The programme focuses on the following vital areas of management:

• Leadership style

• Delegation techniques

• Coaching

• Decision making and problem solving

• Effective use of resources

WHO MAY ATTEND?

Senior and middle level managers, directors and key account managers in organisations. The programme is suitable for both private and public institutions.

Date and Venue

February 10-12, 2021.

July 22-24, 2021.

September 23-25, 2021. 

Course fees

£1500 per participant

This training will help you to identify the big issues and develop an appropriate response. You will learn from global giants such as Siemens, and Shell, exciting new start-ups such as Uber and MKopa, and African player such as the Ruparelia Group and Safaricom. You will leave with a bag full of tools that help you to understand your industry and competitors as well as build a strategy based on your core competencies that prepares you and your organisation for new challenges at home and abroad. The programme focuses on:

• Innovations

• Competitive strategy development

• Engaging stakeholders

• Managing disruption

• Change management and leadership

• Scenario planning

WHO MAY ATTEND?

Top executives and directors, as well as middle level managers with key management responsibilities.

Date and Venue

March 2-4, 2021.

July 22-25, 2021.

September 7-9, 2021.

Course fees

£1800 per participant

The training is designed for middle and senior levels management. The materials covered include: conducting appraisals and, negotiation skills, understanding and developing innovation strategies, the strategy development process, and team building techniques and strategies. The programme focuses on:

• Scenario planning in relation to solving business challenges,

• Change management,

• Political and rational models,

• Negative and positive political influence strategies and political maturation,

• Psychometric instrument for political engagement and management.

WHO MAY ATTEND?

Directors, board members, public relations managers and top executives, as well as middle level managers with key management responsibilities.

Date and Venue

March 9-11, 2021.

August 26-28, 2021.

December 16-18, 2021.

Course fees

£1800 per participant

This training is designed to meet the various challenges of preparing financial statements that meet the requirements of IFRS. The training also provides regular workshops on recent updates and changes in the IFRS account preparation for all industries. This is an intensive programme that runs for 3-5 days and there are courses designed for two weeks.

• Presentation of Financial Statements

• Presentation of Financial Statements

• Events after the Reporting Period

• Employee Benefits

• Accounting and Reporting by Retirement Benefits Plans

• Financial Instruments: Presentation

• Leases

WHO MAY ATTEND?

Finance and accounting managers, senior managers, directors, finance and accounting supervisors, as well as accountants and auditors.

Date and Venue

June 9-11, 2021.

August 5-7, 2021.

September 19-21, 2021.

Course fees

£1550 per participant

This is a specialised sector and the accounting skill and knowledge in the treatment and reporting of transactions are unique. The course begins with the disclosure requirements, treatment of specific items and the presentation and preparation of various items in the mining, oil and gas sector. The programme focuses on:

• Property, Plant and Equipment

• Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources

• Revenue from Contracts with Customers

• Leases

• The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates

• Borrowing Costs

• Related Party Disclosures

• Joint Arrangements

WHO MAY ATTEND?

Finance and accounting managers, senior managers, directors, finance and accounting supervisors, as well as accountants and auditors

Date and Venue

February 10-12, 2021.

May 4-8, 2021.

August 12-14, 2021.

Course fees

£1,350 per participant

This is an intensive course which focuses on the recent developments in the insurance and actuary sector. The accounting treatment for items peculiar to the sector and the full disclosures required by the IFRS are thoroughly covered in the session. The programme focuses on:

• Insurance Contracts

• Leases

• Fair Value Measurement

• Business Combinations

• Related Party Disclosures

• Events after the Reporting Period

WHO MAY ATTEND?

Finance and accounting managers, senior managers, valuers, directors, finance and accounting supervisors, as well as accountants and auditors.

Date and Venue

February 17-19, 2021.

October 5-7, 2021.

December 14-16, 2021.

Course fees

£1,350 per participant

This course is specifically designed for members of parliament and government officials who have the oversight function of budget, approval, appraisal, implementation and management in the public service. Members of parliament and heads of government parastatals will benefit immensely from attending this intensive and hands-on training sessions.

The workshop is organised in collaboration with the Centre for Political and Parliamentary Leadership, London. The programme focuses on:

• Understanding the accounting rules for preparation of budgets

• Managing budget deficits

• Investigating budget performance

• Analysis of budget

• International best practice in budgets and budgetary management

• Managing political conflicts in budgets

• Disclosure of Financial Information about the General Government Sector

• Presentation of Budget Information in Financial Statements

• Parliamentary responsibilities in budgeting

WHO MAY ATTEND?

Members of parliament, government ministers & commissioners, parliamentary clerks and officers, finance directors and government agencies,  councillors, board of directors, accounting managers, heads of ministries and permanent secretaries, director generals, finance and accounting supervisors, as well as accountants and auditors in government establishments.

Date and Venue

July 8 –10, 2021.

September 9-11, 2021.

December 16-18, 2021.

Course fees

£5,000 per participant

This course is designed for members of board of directors and executive management of business organisations.  Some of the areas covered in this intensive workshop include: overview of directors’ leadership roles and responsibilities, corporate governance, values and ethics: tone setting; directors’ leadership and effective stakeholders’ engagement;   engagement of the executive management and stakeholders, board’s role in strategy, etc. The programme focuses on:

• Overview of Boards’ Leadership Roles,

• Boards’ Value Deliverables & Value Creation

• Overview of directors’ leadership roles and responsibilities, corporate governance

• Board’s Role in Developing the Culture & Emotional Intelligence that Create Value

• Leading the Executive Management for Value Creation: Board’s Practices that Work

• Supporting the Board for Value Creation: Executive Management Practices that work

• Best Practice in Evaluating & Boosting Board’s Performance

WHO MAY ATTEND?

Executive directors, CEOs, Non-Executive directors, Finance directors, senior managers and company secretaries.

Date and Venue

August 13-15, 2021.

October 19-21, 2021.

December 7-9, 2021.

Course fees

£1,850 per participant

The course is designed for those in the agricultural sector. The mechanics of accounting reporting and preparation of the financial statements is unique. The course reviews all updates in the international financial reporting standards relating to treatments of specific items peculiar to the agricultural sector. This programme focuses on:

• Revenue from Contracts with Customers

• Leases

• Inventories

• Events after the Reporting Period

• Accounting for Government Grants and Disclosure of Government Assistance

• Borrowing Costs

• Agriculture

• Property, Plant and Equipment

WHO MAY ATTEND?

Finance and accounting managers, senior managers, directors, finance and accounting supervisors, as well as accountants and auditors.

Date and Venue

February 11-13, 2021.

August 12-14, 2021.

December 16-18, 2021.

Course fees

£1,050 per participant

This course is designed for those in the construction and manufacturing industries. The financial reporting and presentation of the financial statements require unique understanding of the treatment of specific items in line with international best practice. This programme focuses on:

• Borrowing Costs

• Property, Plant and Equipment

• Interim Financial Reporting

• Revenue from Contracts with Customers

• Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations

• Fair Value Measurement

• Joint Arrangements

WHO MAY ATTEND?

Cost engineers, construction engineers, finance and accounting managers, senior managers, directors, finance and accounting supervisors, as well as accountants and auditors.

Date and Venue

January 28-30, 2021.

August 12-14, 2021.

December 2-4, 2021.

Course fees

£1,550 per participant

This course is designed for those in the health sector. The financial reporting and presentation of the financial statements require unique understanding of the treatment of specific items in line with international best practice. This programme focuses on:

• Public Sector Combinations

• Service Concession Arrangement: Grantor

• Joint Arrangements

• Presentation of Budget Information in Financial Statements

• Disclosure of Financial Information about the General Government Sector

• Revenue from Non-Exchange Transactions (Taxes and Transfers)

WHO MAY ATTEND?

Medical directors, finance directors and government agencies, board of directors, accounting managers, senior managers, directors, finance and accounting supervisors, as well as accountants and auditors.

Date and Venue

April 20-22, 2021.

August 12-14, 2021.

December 11-13, 2021.

Course fees

£1,150 per participant