Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), the parent company of the Ecobank Group, has appointed Jeremy Awori as the Group’s Chief Executive Officer, to succeed Ade Ayeyemi, who is set to retire after he attains the age of 60, in accordance with ETI policy. Alain Nkontchou, Ecobank Group Chairman said, “Ade can be rightly proud of his success in leading the implementation of the Roadmap to Leadership strategy, navigating Ecobank through challenges, seizing opportunities, and positioning Ecobank for sustainable long-term growth. “Ade’s deep knowledge, unrivaled vision, commitment and infinite passion made all the difference. It has been a real pleasure working with him. I count on his continuous…
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Medallion Data Centre, a leading provider of carrier-neutral data centre services, announced the appointment of an award-winning financial expert, Dr Oluseyi Olanrewaju as its new Chief Financial Officer. An astute, diligent, value-driven finance professional, with over 20 years of progressive experience from global multi-billion-dollar companies, Olarewaju brings onboard Medallion Data Centre resourceful experience with a proven track record of success. Prior to his appointment, Oluseyi was once the Executive Director of Finance, Board member, and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Vodacom Business Africa (Nigeria). He is currently a member of the Governing Council of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of…
ProvidusBank is partnering with Mastercard, Interswitch and Thales Group to bring a new Tap-to-Pay service into the country. Digital TimesNG understands that the service will allow cardholders to make fast, secure, and convenient in-store payments by tapping their NFC-enabled smart device at any contactless-enabled payment terminal. The move is aimed at reducing dependency on cash transactions, stimulating innovation and driving the growth of digital payments in Nigeria. “Technology has evolved greatly in Sub-Saharan Africa in the last decade with mobile phone technology playing a significant role in that space. “As a Bank, our collaboration with Mastercard and Interswitch to provide additional…
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Emmanuel Kwarteng, Country Manager, MainOne Ghana, applauded Ghana’s selection to host AfPiF 2023 and stated that “Ghana’s strategic location, ease of access, and budding telecommunications industry makes it the best location.”
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Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Professor Umar Garba Danbatta, has hailed the conferment of the Fellowship of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, (fnipr) on two management staff of the Commission, as meritorious. He also described the conferment as a testimony to the Commission’s promotion of professionalism and excellence in its scheme of management. The NCC EVC’s assertion followed the recent investiture and induction of Mr. Reuben Muoka, Director of Public Affairs, and Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan, Head, Media Relations in the Public Affairs Department of the Commission, as Fellows of the Chartered Institute during its AGM…
First Bank of Nigeria Limited will host the Financial Markets Dealers Association’s (FMDA) quarterly meeting scheduled for 5pm on Friday, 16 September 2022, at Federal Palace Hotels, Victoria Island, Lagos. FirstBank said in a statement made available to Digital TimesNG that the event themed “Nigeria Macroeconomic Developments and Outlook: IMF View” will have its keynote address delivered by Ari Aisen, IMF Resident Representative for Nigeria. In the statement issued by the Acting Executive Secretary, Mrs. Mary Gbegbaje, “The FMDA quarterly meeting serves as a platform for in-depth knowledge sharing, dissemination of information and fostering of business relationships of members in treasury market practice. “This…
GODWIN UDU, in this article, discusses moving beyond individual practice to systemic change… The Culture Challenge: Why Good Intentions Aren’t Enough Picture this: A well-meaning designer attends an accessibility workshop, returns to their team energized about inclusive design, and begins implementing what they’ve learned. They add alt text to images, improve color contrast, and advocate for keyboard navigation. Yet six months later, accessibility remains an afterthought in their organization’s product development process. This scenario plays out in companies worldwide, not because people don’t care about inclusion, but because individual enthusiasm cannot overcome systemic barriers. Building truly inclusive design requires more…