The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, has praised the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, for his trailblazing role in reshaping global development finance …
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Obasanjo Urges Nigerians to Embrace Rotary Club’s Selfless Service for Nation Building
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on Nigerians to adopt the Rotary Club’s culture of selfless service as a way of building the country and promoting personal responsibility. He gave …
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SICL Donates ₦50m to NCRIB Building Project, Celebrates 45 Years of Impact in Nigeria’s Insurance Sector
Standard Insurance Consultants Limited (SICL), one of Nigeria’s foremost insurance and reinsurance brokerage firms, has reaffirmed its commitment to national development with a ₦50 million donation to the building project …
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Mauritania’s Dr. Sidi Ould Tah Elected as New President of African Development Bank Group
Former Mauritanian Minister for Economic Affairs and Finance, Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, has been elected as the ninth president of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB). The announcement was made …
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Parallex Bank Appoints Rachel Akhuetie as Non-Executive Director
Parallex Bank Limited has announced the appointment of Mrs Rachel Akhuetie as a Non-Executive Director and member of its Board of Directors, adding significant depth to the bank’s leadership with …
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WIME Chair Urges Inclusive Leadership, Gender-Sensitive Reforms in Maritime at 2025 Women in Shipping Conference
Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Women in Maritime and Energy (WIME) Awards, Dr. Mrs. Chizoba C. Anyika, has called on governments, investors, regulators, and maritime stakeholders to adopt a …
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Mauritania’s Dr Sidi Ould Tah Elected AfDB President as Nigeria’s Cardoso Wins Central Banker of the Year
Dr Sidi Ould Tah, a renowned economist and national of Mauritania, has been elected as the new President of the African Development Bank (AfDB). He will take over from Nigeria’s …
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Race for Africa’s Next Super Banker Heats Up as AfDB Presidency Election Holds Thursday
The race to lead the African Development Bank (AfDB) enters its final lap this Thursday as five candidates — including one woman — compete to succeed Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, Nigeria’s …
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Wema Bank Appoints 12-Year-Old Chiderije Mbah as One-Day MD in Children’s Day Celebration
Wema Bank Plc has appointed 12-year-old Chiderije Mbah as its One-Day Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) to mark this year’s Children’s Day celebration held on May 27, 2025. …
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Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, Others Urge Nigerian Youths to Take Charge at GiNN 4.0 Conference in Lagos
Labour Party governorship candidate in the 2023 Lagos State election, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has called on Nigerian youths to wake up from passivity and take ownership of the country’s future. He …