… says no hiding place for cart pushers The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), has intensified enforcement activities around the state, leading to the sealing of Ile Iyan, a business outfit on Herbert Macaulay Way, Sabo, Yaba, for violating waste disposal regulations; and a major clamp-down on cart pushers. Commenting on the development, the Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, noted that the business facility was closed for reckless disposal of waste. He said, “Our operatives discovered evidence of Ile Iyan’s waste disposal at an illegal dumpsite near Aje Comprehensive High School’s fence in Sabo, Yaba. Although the facility claimed to…
Author: Lilian Azuh
The Fourth Edition of the Zenith Bank Tech Fair, tagged “Future Forward 4.0: Embedded Finance, Cybersecurity & Growth Imperatives – The Impact of AI”, is set to hold on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, from 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. The fair will showcase leading technological innovations that cut across Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Compliance, Financial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, and Communication Technologies, among others. The event will also feature a Start-up Pitch Competition – Zecathon – to identify innovative startups, panel discussions, masterclasses and exhibitions. Among the rich…
By Esohe Osazu Just as the newly elected governor of Edo state, Senator Monday Okphebolo was sworn in yesterday, I reflected on how the former governor of the state, Godwin Obaseki would have been the happiest man had he listened to the counsel of Nigerian prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele which he shared in September 2023. Primate Ayodele may be controversial, too blunt in his approach, have several enemies but one thing is his prophecies always come to pass exactly the way he put them. You don’t even have to be his friend or know him personally before your name features…
Wema Bank, Nigeria’s innovative leader in banking and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Deputy Managing Director and an Executive Director. These strategic appointments, approved by the Board, come as part of the bank’s commitment to ensuring strong leadership succession. The new roles will take effect on December 1, 2024, following the retirement of Mr. Oluwole Akinleye, the current Deputy Managing Director. Mr. Akinleye, whose retirement will be effective November 30, 2024, has been a vital pillar of Wema Bank’s growth and transformation. Over the past decade, he has…
The Society of Digital Newspaper Owners of Nigeria (SDNON) has successfully concluded its 2024 executive elections, ushering in a new leadership team dedicated to advancing the association’s mission of promoting excellence in digital journalism. In a closely contested election, Mr. Adeniyi Ifetayo emerged as the President-elect, while Mr. Gbenga Shaba was elected Vice President. Their victory signifies a commitment to bringing innovative leadership to the organization. Mr. Adeniyi Ifetayo Moses is a multi-award-winning celebrity journalist, luxury and lifestyle reporter with Ben TV London, and the publisher of Megastar Magazine. With over 15 years of experience, he has carved a niche…
L-R: Olusegun Zaccheaus, Partner, West Africa Lead & Strategy; Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, The Director General, NITDA; Bashir Are, CEO, Lagos State Lotteries & Gaming Authority; Adewale Salami, CTO, First Bank; Premier Owioh, MD & CEO, NIBBS in group photograph after a Regulatory Roundtable discussion on Policy and Infrastructure: Navigating Financial Regulations For FinTech Innovations at the FirstBank FinTech Summit, held at Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos on Thursday 15th November 2024 The present administration focuses on Reforming the Economy for Sustained Inclusive Economic Growth, Accelerating Diversification through Industrialization and Digitization, and Improving Governance for Effective Service Delivery. The Director…
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Adron Homes Welcomes New Executive, Emphasizing Commitment to Professional Excellence In a strategic move to foster growth and elevate the quality of service delivery, the Management of Adron Homes and Properties is thrilled to announce the appointment of exceptional staff members who have exemplified remarkable professionalism and have significantly contributed to the advancement of the Adron brand. We proudly introduce our newly appointed leaders: Adenike Ajobo as Managing Director, Olubunmi Akinfe as Deputy Managing Director, Ihuoma Azuru as Assistant Managing Director of Sales and Marketing (Lagos Nigeria), Barbie Ette as Assistant Managing Director of Sales and Marketing (Northern Nigeria), Odunola…
Access Holdings PLC (“Access Holdings”) today announces that its banking group’s, subsidiary, The Access Bank UK Limited (“the Access UK”) has entered into a binding agreement to acquire a majority equitystake in AfrAsia Bank Limited (“AfrAsia Bank”), the Republic of Mauritius’ third largest bank by total assets. Mauritius, renowned for its robust financial services sector which contributes 13.4% to its Gross Domestic Product, provides Access UK with a solid foundation to expand its operations in the high-growth personal and corporate banking segments.Furthermore, Access Bank will utilise Mauritius as a strategic hub for trade finance and regional connectivity, thereby enhancing its…
Wema Bank, Nigeria’s foremost innovative financial institution and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has announced the grand finale of the 5th edition of its flagship youth and startup-focused tech competition, Hackaholics. Launched in 2019, Wema Hackaholics is a groundbreaking initiative designed to harness the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of Nigeria’s youth, providing them with a platform to turn their tech-driven ideas into reality. The highly anticipated Hackaholics 5.0 grand finale will take place on November 27th, 2024, under the theme, “Meta Idea: Capitalizing Africa’s Growth Through Innovation.” This year’s theme aims to showcase how tech-driven solutions can…