Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Ecobank: Jeremy Awori explains plan to strengthen communities through innovation   In a revealing interview with Business Insider Africa, Jeremy Awori, the visionary leader of Ecobank, unveiled the bank’s strategic direction less than a year into his tenure. Seizing the vibrant platform of the TotalEnergies CAF African Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023, Ecobank launched an innovative brand campaign, leveraging the continent-wide appeal of football to strengthen its connection with communities across Africa. This move, Awori explains, is just a part of a broader agenda to reinforce Ecobank’s presence and enhance its services across its 35-country network. Jeremy Awori, CEO,…

Super Eagles clinch silver as Cote d’Ivoire win AFCON final Two second-half goals from Franck Kessie and Sébastien Haller cancelled out William Troost-Ekong’s first-half opener as hosts Ivory Coast beat Nigeria 2-1 to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on home soil on Sunday.  After a disastrous group stage that almost saw the Elephants eliminated and only managed to qualify after picking the last best losers slot, with coach Jean-Louis Gasset sacked, it was all worth it for a night that will live long in the memory of Ivorians. The victory means the Elephants have won the AFCON for…

Troost-Ekong, best player of AFCON tournament Nigeria’s stand-in captain Williams Troost-Ekong has been named player of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. Troost-Ekong scored three goals in the AFCON tournament and has been able to hold the Nigerian defence from the beginning of the tournament till the end. South Africa’s goalkeeper, Ronwen Williams emerged the best goalkeeper of the tournament and won the Golden Gloves award. Emilio Nsue won the Golden Boot award after scoring five goals in the AFCON tournament. Simon Adingra of Cote d’Ivoire won the Young Player of the tournament award. The Bafana Bafana of South…

Coronation: Oborevwori Congratulates Tuomo Monarch On 5th Coronation Anniversary Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated His Royal Majesty, Justice Francis Tabai, Pere Esuku I, Ebenanaowei of Tuomo Kingdom on the 5th anniversary of his coronation. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, the governor lauded the monarch for the peace in Tuomo kingdom since he ascended the ancient throne. He described the monarch, who is a retired Justice of the Supreme Court, as “a man of unwavering integrity, a bridge builder, and a man of peace, whose tenure had been of…

BIOGRAPHY: LATE CEO, ACCESS HOLDINGS HERBERT WIGWE Dr. Herbert Wigwe Dr. Herbert Wigwe is a visionary leader, philanthropist, and the founder of Wigwe University. In his professional life, he is the Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc (also known as Access Corporation”), a multi-national financial services organization that offers commercial banking, lending, payment, pension, insurance, and asset management services. Access Corporation is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria and operates through a network of more than 600 branches and service outlets, spanning three continents, 18 countries, and 50+ million customers managed by over 28,000 employees. Access Bank, the Corporations…

Basketmouth encourages 2Baba to return to Nollywood Basketmouth and 2Baba Popular comedian, rapper and actor, Bright Okpocha, widely known as Basketmouth, has urged legendary musician, Innocent Ujah Idibia, also known as 2Baba, to join the movie industry fully. Commending 2Baba’s role in the latest episode of his skits, The Secret Of Lulu, Basketmouth admonished him to pursue a full acting career with his Tiv ascent. He said he already creating a project for 2Baba’s comic character in the skit. “My brother @official2baba we should create something beautiful from this character you played here, I think it’s going to be a…

Rigata: Kebbi River, Sakachi Presents Live Hippopotamus To Governor In a symbolic end to the three days rigata festival in Yauri local government area of Kebbi state, the river guard known as sarkin ruwan Gungu Sakachi village, Alhaji Kasano Sakachi has presented a live hippopotamus to the governor of Kebbi state, Dr Nasir Idris to mark the climax of the Yauri river cultural festival rigata. The annual festival seeks to unite the people of the state through cultural display of Yauri heritage which include mastery of the river and the live wild animals living below the famous Yauri river in…

Electricity: Venture brings clean renewable energy, solar power to 1,200 Osun people The CESEL-Concerto Joint Venture (JV) has delivered clean electricity to 1,200 households in Ife South, Local Government Area of Osun State. The project was carried out in partnership with the Nigerian Electrification Project (NEP) of the Rural Electrification Agency of Nigeria, and with part grant funding from the World Bank. The company announced this in a statement released on Monday. The statement said, “This comes after the JV commissioned four Solar Hybrid Mini-Grid projects in the Osi, Arajoshua, Alutierin, and Olomouja communities of Osun State, marking a significant…

Nigerian-British UK minister, Badenoch, arrives Abuja on trade, working visit The United Kingdom Minister for Business and Trade, Kemi Badenoch, has arrived in Nigeria on a three-day visit, reports The Nation. A statement by Senior Press and Public Affairs Officer and Comms Lead, Prosperity and Economic Development, Ndidiamaka Eze, said the visit is to deepen the UK-Nigeria partnership. During her visit, Badenoch alongside the Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Nigeria, Helen Grant, will have meetings with the Federal Government, state governors as well as British and Nigerian business leaders and investors. “Through these meetings, she will explore current and potential…

Super Eagles: Air Peace CEO Gifts N20M Gift when Final Is Won Allen Ifechukwu Onyema CON a Nigerian lawyer and the CEO is seen here in a viral video clip addressing the Super Eagles before the match on Sunday, February 11 between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Elephants of Côte d’Ivoire today at 8 pm GMT at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan, the capital of Côte d’Ivoire.