FirstBank of Nigeria Limited has announced Professor Kenneth Amaeshi as the first occupier of the FirstBank Samuel Asabia Professorial Chair of Business Ethics at the University of Lagos. The announcement …
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Women Bankers Demand 40% Board Representation to Drive Growth in Nigeria’s Financial Sector
The Association of Professional Women Bankers (APWB) has stepped up its advocacy for a more inclusive leadership structure in the Nigerian banking industry, calling for a significant increase in female …
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UBA Names New Executive Directors as Four Long-Serving Leaders Retire
United Bank for Africa (UBA) has announced key changes to its executive management team, with three new Executive Directors set to take office from 1 January 2026, following the retirement …
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MIIF Boss Urges Greater Gender Inclusion, Equity in Ghana’s Mining Sector
The Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), Mrs Justina Nelson, has called for stronger gender inclusion, equity, and empowerment across Ghana’s mining industry, saying a more …
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Access Holdings Moves to Raise N40bn Through Private
Access Holdings Plc, the parent company of Access Bank, has announced plans to raise about N40bn through a private placement as part of its ongoing capital-raising programme. The move is …
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AXA Mansard Urges Firms to See Employee Wellbeing as Strategic Investment, Not Expense
AXA Mansard Health, a leading Nigerian health insurance provider and member of the AXA Group, has advised business leaders and organisations to treat employee wellbeing as a strategic business investment …
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Veritas Kapital Assurance Appoints Babatunde Irukera as Board Chairman, Records 228% Revenue Growth
Veritas Kapital Assurance Plc has announced the election of Mr. Babatunde Irukera, former Executive Vice-Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), as the new Chairman of its …
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CAC Defends Registrar-General, Reaffirms Commitment to Transparency Amid Reform Criticism
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, reform, and efficient service delivery under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, following what it described as a series …
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Dangote Refinery to List up to 10% Shares on Nigerian Exchange in 2026
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to list between five and ten per cent of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) within the next year, …
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Ezeoma Ezeibe Emerges NCRIB’s Third Female President in 63 Years
The Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB) has announced Mrs. Ezeoma Ezeibe as its new president, making her the third female to hold the position in the Council’s 63-year …