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Heirs Holdings tells bold story of transformational investment in Africa, launches maiden television commercial showcasing impact.

Heirs Holdings has launched its first-ever television commercial. The newly released television commercial (TVC) showcases the company’s diverse portfolio, spanning the power, energy, financial services, hospitality, real estate, healthcare and technology sectors while highlighting its commitment to driving positive change and sustainable development across Africa and beyond. With its compelling …

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Afreximbank’s Kanayo Awani Receives African Diaspora Advisory Board Global Award

CAIRO, Egypt, March 14, 2024 The Global Woman Award celebrates exceptional women of African descent who have made significant contributions to global communities Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President, Intra-African Trade Bank at the Africa Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), has received the African Diaspora Advisory Board (ADAB) Global Woman Award in …

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Heirs Technologies appoints Obong Idiong as Chief Executive Officer

•Heirs Technologies primed for delivery of leading Enterprise Solutions and IT Consulting services for businesses Lagos, Nigeria – 13/03/2024 Heirs Technologies, a leading digital transformation company, has announced the appointment of Obong Idiong as its Chief Executive Officer. Idiong brings considerable experience in the technology sector and a visionary approach …

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Aig-Imoukhuede, pioneer Access Bank CEO, returns to Holdings as Chairman 

By Rukayat Adeyemi Lagos, March 13, 2024 Access Holdings Plc has announced Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Access Bank’s pioneer Group Chief Executive Officer (Group CEO), as its Non-Executive Chairman. Mr. Sunday Ekwochi, Company Secretary, Access Holdings, said this in a disclosure sent to the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) on Wednesday in …

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Hillside, New Jersey, US’ Mayor Vertreese honors Nigerian-born Dr. Nelson Aluya

Mayor of Hillside Township, New Jersey, United States of America (USA), Mayor Dahlia Vertreese, as part of the Black History Month, celebrated every February, honored some deserving individuals. Among those who received the Black History Month awards at a ceremony held on February 25, 2024 are Nigerian-born Dr. Nelson Aluya, …

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Ghana Independence: Diaspora Perspective By Jerry Kwabena Adinkra

As Ghana commemorates its 67th Independence, it is important to reflect on the significant contributions of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the “big six,” and the other unsung heroes who played pivotal roles in the country’s journey to freedom and independence. Alongside these iconic figures, there are also countless Ghanaians living abroad, …

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Tinubu congratulates AfDB President, Adesina, on award of Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), on the award of the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership. In a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, his Special Adviser (Media & Publicity), the President said “Dr. Adesina joins the pantheon of other previous winners …

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Don advocates shared responsibility, servant leadership as way out of Nigeria’s economic challenges

Vice-Chancellor of Ahman Pategi University, Patigi, Kwara State, Professor Mahfouz Adedimeji, has urged Nigerians and state governors to accept responsibility and stop the blame game regarding the high cost of living in the country. Adedimeji emphasized the need for governors and Nigerians to play their part in improving the economy …

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Azuh Arinze out with journalism book, dedicates it to Dele Giwa, Dimgba Igwe

The publisher/editor-in-chief of YES INTERNATIONAL! Magazine, Azuh Arinze is out with a new book. Entitled Anything And Everything Journalism, the 448-page book is dedicated to two of Nigeria’s greatest journalists whose sudden deaths shook the nation, Dele Giwa and Dimgba Igwe. Giwa, one of Nigeria’s most colourful and charismatic journalists, …

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UK agency hails NUC boss, Maiyaki, names him committee member, as FG approves two new private universities  

In recognition of an outstanding contribution to the tertiary education sector at home and abroad, the Acting Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Mr. Chris Maiyaki, has been appointed by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) of the United Kingdom (UK), to its International Advisory Committee (IAC), Empowered Newswire …

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Capacity Development: NIMASA delivers Institute of Marine and Transport Technology building to University of Port Harcourt.

The Management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, today handed over the ultra-modern complex housing the Institute of Marine and Transport Technology to the Management of the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. According to the Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, the building which is …

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