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Achunine earns Ashoka fellowship for innovation

12.12.2024

The founder of Health Emergency Initiative, Paschal Achunine, has been named an Ashoka Fellow, joining a global network of innovators creating systemic change. A statement noted that Achunine’s recognition highlights his contributions to emergency healthcare in Nigeria. The Ashoka Fellowship underscores Achunine’s commitment to saving lives and fostering systemic healthcare transformation in Nigeria and beyond....

Edves, Globus Bank partner to ease school-fee payments

11.12.2024

Edves, an education technology company in Africa, has announced its partnership with Globus Bank to ease payment of school fees by parents and guardians across Nigeria. A statement issued by the brand and communication manager, Edves, Cynthia Okonkwo, said the strategic collaboration aims to streamline the school fee payment process, enabling seamless transactions via bank...

USAID partners Nollywood star on malnutrition film project

11.12.2024

The United States Agency for International Development has partnered with Nollywood icon Chioma Akpotha on a new film project aimed at addressing malnutrition in Nigeria. The initiative unveiled in a statement released on Tuesday, features the film titled ‘Beta Food, Beta Life,’ which focuses on promoting healthier dietary habits among Nigerian families and supporting efforts...

Ex-NNPC GED, Ahmed, joins iCentra’s Board

11.12.2024

iCentra, a technology and business solutions company, has announced the appointment of Mr Mansur Ahmed to its Board of Directors. According to a statement, the company stated that the strategic addition has strengthened its leadership team to drive innovation, accelerate growth, and advance its mission of leveraging innovation and technology to transform people and organisations...

Caverton signs shipbuilding agreement with Naval Dockyard

11.12.2024

Caverton Marine Limited has signed a shipbuilding agreement with Dockyard Limited. The signing ceremony, which was held at the Naval Dockyard, Victoria Island, Lagos on Tuesday, marked a significant advancement in the development of Nigeria’s marine infrastructure. The agreement underscores the dedication of Caverton Marine, a subsidiary of the Caverton Group, to enhancing local production...

Omiye Microfinance Bank eyes N1bn share capital

11.12.2024

Omiye Microfinance Bank Limited is making efforts to raise its share capital to N1bn from N500m, targeting an upgrade in its operational license to tier-1 MFB. This was disclosed by the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the bank, Esan Ogunleye, during the its Annual General Meeting on Saturday. The company was incorporated in...

Reuben&Samuel embarks on African brands’ elevation

11.12.2024

Reuben&Samuel, a public relations agency, has announced that it has officially launched a bold mission to elevate African brands on the global stage. The agency founded by Nigerian brothers based in Lagos and Texas seeks to address the longstanding under-representation of African stories in global conversations. In their vision statement, the co-founders declared, “It is...

CBN awards OPay for financial inclusion innovation

11.12.2024

The Central Bank of Nigeria has honoured OPay, a financial institution in Nigeria, with the International Financial Inclusion Conference Award for Financial Inclusion Innovation. A statement made available to our correspondent by the firm on Tuesday stated that the award was presented at the 2024 International Financial Inclusion Conference, an event that brought together global...

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CIPM tasks HR inductees on ethics, standards

11.12.2024

The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria has called on over 400 newly inducted human resource professionals to champion workplace resilience while upholding the highest standards and ethics of the profession. The CIPM President and Chairman of the Governing Council, Mallam Ahmed Gobir, gave the charge during CIPM’s 60th Induction Ceremony, themed: “Driving Organisational...

FG cancels N64bn Osun airport project approval

11.12.2024

The Federal Government has pulled out of the foundation-laying ceremony for the proposed Osun State International Airport in Ede, following a request from the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo. The state governor, Ademola Adeleke, had planned the event for December 13, but the ministry has asked for a postponement until disputes surrounding...