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- 17 Nov 2018
NCC Chairman Applauds Channel VAS Founder for Company’s Growth
Senator Olabiyi Durojaiye, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Chairman, has congratulated Channel VAS founder and CEO Bassim Haidarfor his company’s achievements, during a meeting at the…
- 30 Jun 2016
Diamond Bank, Dangote Foundation, Others Celebrated at NHEA Awards’16
Price Julius Adelusi-Adeluyi, founder and chairman of Juli Pharmacy; Professor Olu Akinyanju, chairman and founder of Sickle Cell Foundation; Diamond Bank, Dangote Foundation and the Ondo State…
- 2 Nov 2020
Interpol Placed Me on Red Alert for Fraud —Subair, HiTV Founder
Mr. Toyin Subair, founder of HiTV and executive chairman of Digital Play Limited, has narrated how he was arrested multiple times in three different countries —United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom…
- 2 Nov 2021
Elumelu@ GEN-U Sahel, Says TEF Funded 10, 898 Entrepreneurs across Africa
Tony Elumelu, founder and chairman of Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), has said that the foundation has funded 10, 898 entrepreneurs across Africa, who have gone on to create further 400, 000 direct…
- 24 May 2024
Musk Makes Terrifying AI Prediction, Warns Parent about Dangers to Children
Elon Musk, founder, chairman, CEO, and CTO of SpaceX, has made a terrifying prediction about artificial intelligence (AI) and warned parents about how the technology is harming children. Elon Musk,…
- 23 Nov 2019
US Accuses Onyema, Air Peace Boss of $20m Fraud
United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia, said it has charged Allen Ifechukwu Athan Onyema, chairman, CEO, and founder of Air Peace, with bank fraud and money laundering…
- 5 May 2026
Jim Ovia Steps Down as Zenith Bank Chairman, Bello Takes Over
Zenith Bank has confirmed the retirement of Jim Ovia, its founder and group chairman, following the completion of his tenure in line with regulatory requirements. Jim Ovia and Mustafa Bello The…
- 26 Nov 2015
Eke, Sidmach Technologies' Chairman Bags NCS Professional Fellowship Award
Mr. Chijioke Anthony Eke, co-founder and chairman‎, Sidmach Technologies Nigeria Limited, has been conferred with the professional fellowship of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS). Eke was…
- 23 Jul 2017
ICTEL Expo ‘17: Aladekomo, Chams Founder to Deliver Keynote
Demola Aladekomo, founder, Chams Group Plc and Chairman, SmartCity Resorts Plc, will lead an array of panellists as the keynote speaker at the Information Communication, Technology and…
- 28 Nov 2015
Jim Ovia ICT Foundation to Shoulder NCS Scholarship Programme
Jim Ovia, chairman and founder of Zenith Bank Plc, stole the show at the Nigeria Information Technology Award (NITMA) 2015 with the announcement that Jim Ovia ICT Foundation will henceforth sponsor…
- 10 Jul 2020
Adenuga, Others Named in Global List of People Helping World Battle COVID-19
At a time when a few Nigerians are gaining notoriety for involving themselves in some ignoble acts around the world, another set of people from the country are being honoured for their contribution…
- 25 Aug 2017
Dangote, Adenuga Lead Nigeria’s Billionaires Club- Forbes
Forbes, the world renowned organisation for ranking of rich individuals, has released the list of richest people in Nigeria for 2017. The ranking issued today shows Aliko Dangote retaining his spot…
- 21 Feb 2021
Smile Telecoms Holdings Makes Significant Changes in Leadership
Smile Telecoms Holdings Ltd., (Smilecoms.com) a Pan-African telecommunications group with operations in Nigeria, Uganda, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has announced after its…
- 30 Nov 2015
Sidmach Chairman Predicts Indigenous Companies to Drive ICT Growth
Mr. Chijioke Eke, chairman and co-founder of Sidmach Technologies Nigeria Limited, has predicted that the future of information and communications technology development in the country lies squarely…
- 12 Jun 2025
Aliko Dangote Signs out @ Dangote Sugar Refinery as Chairman
In a major leadership transition, Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc (DSR) has announced the retirement of Aliko Dangote, its founder and chairman, from the Board, effective June 16, 2025. Aliko Dangote The…
- 6 Mar 2024
Kingsley Adonu to Launch S Mobile Tech Hub in Enugu
A serial entrepreneur, Kingsley Adonu, the founder/ chairman of S Mobile Group, has disclosed plans to commission an innovation centre in Enugu State, codenamed S Mobile Tech Hub. The Tech Hub, he…
- 27 Aug 2020
Uwaje Urges African Nations to Prioritise Investment On Science & Technology Over Politics
Mr. Chris Uwaje, Founder and Chairman, Mobile Software Solutions Ltd, has called on African nations to prioritise investment on Science and Technology as against politics, contending that Africans…
- 2 Mar 2026
Sunil Bharti Mittal Conferred GSMA Lifetime Achievement Award for Transforming Global Telecommunications
The GSMA has conferred a rare Lifetime Achievement Award on Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, recognising his role in reshaping the global telecommunications landscape…
- 7 Oct 2019
Austin Okere to Keynote as Tunde Coker Chairs MoDiTECH 2019
Mr. Austin Okere, Founder & Vice Chairman, CWG Plc, will present the keynote at the maiden edition of Mobile & Disruptive Technology Forum (MoDiTECH 2019) holding on October 24, 2019 in Lagos…
- 7 Jul 2018
Tony Elumelu Pledges N500m to Delta Sate Focused Entrepreneurship Programme
Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) Founder and Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA), Tony O. Elumelu, has pledged N500 million to create an entrepreneurship programme exclusive to indigenes of Delta…
- 20 Jun 2021
Phillips Oduoza: Inspirational Giant of Banking Industry
Phillips Oduoza, founder and chairman, NOVA Merchant Bank Limited is inspired by Nigeria’s future, which he believes holds potential waiting to be harnessed. Phillips Oduoza NOVA Merchant Bank offers…
- 25 Apr 2016
DIAA2016 to Present Medal of Honour Award to Masiyiwa
The 3rd Digital Impact Awards Africa (DIAA2016) will present “Africa’s Digital Revolution Leadership Medal of Honor” award to Mr. Strive Masiyiwa, executive chairman and founder of the Econet Group.…
- 13 Aug 2016
iSON BPO Takes Over MTN Rwanda Call Centre
iSON BPO has announced the latest addition to its growing portfolio of clients, MTN Rwanda, effective August 1, 2016. Speaking on this new development, Ramesh Awtaney, founder and chairman iSON Group…
- 2 Jul 2016
Telcos Can Tackle Unsolicited Messages- Juma
Although, issues relating to unsolicited SMS should not be dumped on the shoulders of the telcos alone, however, Nadeem Juma, founder and chairman of AIM Group, said that they have duties to perform…
- 26 Jun 2016
Telcos Can Tackle Unsolicited SMS Via Targeted Marketing- Juma
Although, issues relating to unsolicited SMS should not be dumped on the shoulders of the telcos alone, Nadeem Juma, founder and chairman of AIM Group, said that they have duties to perform to end…
- 1 Nov 2016
Nigeria’s ICT Market: Things to Cheer, Worry About- Okere
Austin Okere, founder and vice chairman, Computer Warehouse Group (CWG) has presented a score card of the Nigeria’s IT sector highlighting both cheering and worrying situations in the third largest…
- 18 Oct 2016
Okere to Keynote First ICT Success Summit 2016
Austin Okere, founder and vice chairman, Computer Warehouse Group (CWG) Plc, will be delivering the keynote at the median edition of ICT Success Summit 2016. The summit has been designed to let…
- 16 Jan 2016
Jim Ovia Assures Visafone Subscribers of Better Services
Mr. Jim Ovia, founder and retired chairman of Visafone Communications Limited, has said that Visafone remains open for business and will be leveraged to expand MTN’s roll out of its LTE broadband…
- 1 Sept 2015
Microsoft Promotes Africa’s Innovators through DEMO Africa 2015
Microsoft, under the 4Afrika Initiative, has confirmed its support for the upcoming DEMO Africa event in Lagos, Nigeria. This is the fourth time that the software giant has pledged support to the…
- 8 Jul 2015
Obama Invites Onuegbu to Speak on Global Entrepreneurship Summit
President Barak Obama of the United States of America has invited Collins Onuegbu, executive vice chairman Signal Alliance and founder of Sasware, to speak at the 6th Annual Global Entrepreneurship…