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- 12 Sept 2022
Nova Merchant Bank’s Funke Okoya Appointed Chairperson, Women’s Empowerment Commission of Women in Finance Nigeria
Mrs Funke Okoya, an Executive Director, NOVA Merchant Bank has been appointed Chairperson, Women’s Empowerment Commission of the Women in Finance Nigeria. Okoya’s appointment was announced along with…
- 2 Nov 2015
AU Chairperson Visits Huawei's Beijing Research Center, Seeks More Partnerships
Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, chairperson of the African Union, visited the exhibition hall of Huawei's Beijing Research Center during her stay in China. Zuma also met with Gong Xingyuan,…
- 27 Nov 2020
Minister Condoles With BON Chairperson Over Husband's Death
Alhaji Lai Mohammed, minister of Information and Culture, has condoled with Hajia Sa'a Ibrahim, the Chairperson of the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) and managing director of the…
- 31 Jul 2015
Access Bank Announces Retirement Oyebode, Appointment of Belo-Olusoga as Board Chairperson
Access Bank Plc has announced the retirement of Mr. Gbenga Oyebode as a director and Chairman of the Bank and the appointment of Mrs. Mosun Belo-Olusoga as his successor with effect from July…
- 12 Mar 2018
Awosika Becomes Chairperson of Chams Plc
Board of Chams Plc has appointed Dr. Ajoritsedere Josephine Awosika, as its chairman for the next five years. A statement by the company said that her appointment was in line with the…
- 30 Sept 2018
Ibrahim NDIC Boss Emerges IADI Africa Regional Committee Chair
Umaru Ibrahim, the managing director of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), has been elected the new Chairperson of the Africa Regional Committee (ARC) of the International Association…
- 6 May 2024
Google and African Union Partner to Launch #DiscoverMyAfrica
The Office of the African Union Chairperson’s Youth Envoy and Google today announced the launch of the #DiscoverMyAfrica Shorts Challenge, a month-long initiative to celebrate the rich diversity,…
- 14 Apr 2017
Aboderin-Talabi Chairs 2017 TAMS Productivity Summit
Mrs. Olubunmi Aboderin-Talabi, high-flying media executive and council member of Women in Business (WIMBIZ), is the chairperson of the 2017 edition of high-level management meeting - TAMS…
- 14 Oct 2024
Global Technology Leader Appointed Chair of M-KOPA
Leading emerging markets fintech company M-KOPA is pleased to announce the appointment of Rajeev Suri as Chairperson of its Board, effective 1st December 2024. Rajeev Suri Suri is a recognised leader…
- 30 Jun 2024
DigitalSENSE Africa honours Ekuwem, Odusote, Nwannenna, Adebayo, Uzor, others @NDSF’24
Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem, the immediate past Secretary to the Government of Akwa-Ibom State, alongside the chairperson, Board of Trustees of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA), Mrs…
- 29 Sept 2023
NiRA Commits to Nigeria’s Digital Future
NiRA, in its capacity as the chairperson of the Nigeria Internet Governance Forum (NIGF), played a pivotal role in hosting the 2023 NIGF event. This gathering took place in the city of Abuja from the…
- 15 Jul 2019
Dr. Oyedokun, Nigerian Appointed Chair GFVC Federation of Africa
Dr. Oyedokun Ayodeji Oyewole, a Nigerian, has been appointed as Chairperson for Global Fashion Value Chain (GFVC) Federation of Africa and will preside over all African countries working groups.…
- 15 Feb 2010
Akunyili, Dabiri-Erewa, others hail MTN for Caring for Orphans
Professor Dora Akunyili, Information and Communications Minister, and Honourable Abike Dabiri-Erewa, chairperson, Committee on Nigerians in Diaspora at the House of Representatives, have commended…
- 2 Mar 2020
Sanwo-Olu Commissions UBA Business Office at New Ultra-Modern Afriland Towers
United Bank for Africa (UBA) has officially added a new touch point to its network. Chairperson of Avon Healthcare Limited, Dr. Awele Elumelu; Group Chairman, United Bank for Africa(UBA) Plc and…
- 31 Jan 2024
Femi Otedola Becomes chairman of First Bank Holdings
Billionaire businessman Mr Femi Otedola, has emerged as the chairperson of the board of FBN Holdings Plc, whose flagship company is First Bank. He was appointed to the role during a meeting of the…
- 3 Jun 2021
NDIC Partners FCT in Liquidation of Failed Banks’ Assets
Mrs Ronke Sokefun, chairperson, Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) Board of Directors is seeking the cooperation of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration in the liquidation of…
- 25 Nov 2015
IHC, MasterCard Boost Humanitarian Relief Via Sector Round Table Series
Under the patronage of UN Messenger of Peace and Chairperson of International Humanitarian City (IHC) Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, wife of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice-president…
- 8 Nov 2021
Maina Used 2 Banks as Conduits for N2Bn Fraud – Justice Abang
Justice Okon Abang of the federal high court in Abuja, has revealed the roles two Nigerian banks played in the N2 billion pension fraud perpetrated by Abdulrasheed Maina, a former chairperson of the…
- 14 May 2013
Boosting Youth Employment through Digital Jobs
The announcement by the Rockefeller Foundation of an initiative to create jobs in Africa focusing on the digital field has been lauded as an important strategy by Jack Leslie, chairperson of Weber…
- 31 Aug 2015
A4AI Names Johnson, Former CommTech Minster New Chair
Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI) has announced that Dr. Omobola Johnson, the immediate past Minister of Communication Technology of Nigeria, has joined A4AI as its Honorary Chairperson.…
- 25 Jul 2016
Vodacom to Expand African Footprint
Peter Moyo, chairperson, Vodacom, said Vodacom is looking to expand its operations on the African continent, but will be disciplined in its approach. "We have been looking and will not stop looking,…
- 12 Oct 2015
#AIT2015: NCS Ogun Passionate about Applied Computing Knowledge- Onashoga
Dr Bukola Onashoga, chairperson, Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), Ogun State Chapter, has reiterated the Chapter’s interest in promoting applied computing knowledge in the country. She made the remark…
- 19 May 2008
Nigeria heads AU Ministers Bureau on ICT
John Odey, minister of Information and Communications, has in Cairo, Egypt, emerged the chairperson of the Bureau of African Ministers of Communications and Information Technologies under the…
- 14 Dec 2017
Omobola Johnson Seeks Equal Opportunities for Career Women
Omobola Johnson, former Minister of Communications Technology and Chairperson, Alliance for Affordable Internet, has called for equal opportunities within the work force. She made this known at the…
- 18 Sept 2018
IGF Seeks Women Participation in Internet Governance for Development
Mrs Mary Uduma, the Chairperson, Internet Governance Forum (IGF) says active participation of women in the internet process is key to the development of any nation. Uduma made this known on Tuesday…
- 29 Jan 2025
First Lady Commissions Another NITDA’s RHI ICT Centre in Kwara
By Lukman Oladokun As part of its contribution to the Renewed Hope Initiative's (RHI) social investment programme, the Nigeria's First Lady and Chairperson, RHI, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has…
- 8 Sept 2019
SERAP Seeks $10Bn for Victims of Xenophobia in South Africa
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an open letter to Mrs Soyata Maiga, chairperson of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights and the commission’s members…
- 31 Jul 2014
Changes in AFC’s Board, Alade Assumes Chairmanship
Board of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) on Wednesday announced that as part of AFC’s Board succession process, Mr. Adebayo Ogunlesi and Mr. Aliyu Dikko retired from the Board of Directors.…
- 22 Apr 2024
Coronation Group Launches Coronation Women Initiative Network to Empower Women in Finance and Technology
Coronation Group, Africa’s investment management powerhouse, proudly announces the launch of the Coronation Women Initiative Network (Coronation WIN), a transformative program dedicated to empowering…
- 2 May 2017
Omobolanle Johnson, Others Inaugurated into Board of ACT Foundation
Dr. (Mrs) Omobolanle Johnson, former minister of Information Technology; Tunde Folawiyo, group managing director, Folawiyo Group; among others have been inaugurated as Board members of Nigeria’s…