In a world where national identity and global influence are increasingly shaped by individual excellence, Nigeria stands tall — thanks to the trailblazers, changemakers, and visionaries across diverse fields who continue to elevate the country’s reputation. This special feature honors 65 Nigerian Reputation Icons as Made-in-Nigeria Ambassadors, celebrated for their outstanding contributions to public READ MORE
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President Tinubu celebrates accounting icon, Akintola Williams at 104
President Bola Tinubu rejoices with the doyen of accounting in Nigeria and Africa, Chief Akintola Williams, on the joyous occasion of his 104th birthday. This is contained in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Thursday in Abuja. “Tinubu shares in the special moment with all READ MORE
President Buhari congratulates Otunba Bimbo Ashiru, new board chairman of Odua group
President Muhammadu Buhari felicitates with Marketing and Strategic Management Expert, Otunba Bimbo Ashiru, on his appointment as Board Chairman of Odua Group, a conglomerate owned by governments of South-west States. The President opines that Ashiru’s emergence is a vote of confidence in his track record as a banker of repute, Fellow of Chartered Institute of READ MORE
Nigeria’s Osimhen wins Serie A best player award
MINA Blog- Nigeria’s Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, has been named Serie A player of the month for March. The Nigerian striker scored four goals in three games for the Partenopei in the month under review. He has also bagged 15 goals in 25 appearances for Italian Serie A title-chasers Napoli this term. According to a READ MORE
Tribute to Daddy G.O at 80: Pastor Adeboye’s humility not altered by his many achievements – Osinbajo
As Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) clocks 80, a unique lesson for all and sundry remains his humility, integrity and exemplary behaviour despite his huge achievements, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. In a tribute he personally signed on behalf of himself and his wife, READ MORE
Gov Sanwo-Olu, Atiku, Orji Kalu congratulate Pastor Adeboye at 80
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated the General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, on the occasion of his 80 years birthday. Sanwo-Olu, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary Mr. Gboyega Akosile on Wednesday described the renowned international cleric and global preacher as an READ MORE
Emeka Oparah appointed Vice President Corporate Communications and CSR for Airtel Africa
Nigeria’s Emeka Oparah has been appointed Vice President Corporate Communications and CSR, Airtel Africa Plc, with responsibility for 14 countries. In a post on Tuesday, shared on his Facebook page, Emeka acknowledged the support of Nigerians. According to him, “From Nigeria to Africa…!!! Today, after 19 and a half years in Airtel Nigeria, READ MORE
Nigeria’s Amina Mohammed reappointed as UN deputy secretary-general
UN Secretary-General, António Guterres has formalised his prior announcement that Ms Amina Mohammed of Nigeria will continue in her role as Deputy Secretary-General during his second term for another five years. In delegating development coordination to Mohammed, the secretary-general set in motion the most ambitious reform in the history of the UN development system. Guterres, READ MORE
Adia Sowho – MTN Nigeria’s first female CMO
MINA Blog- Adia Sowho has been appointed to lead the marketing drive of MTN Nigeria, becoming the first female Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), of the telecommunications giant’s 20 years of operations in the country. Speaking on the appointment alongside that of Shoyinka Shodunke who becomes the first indigenous Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the READ MORE
Nigeria: Shell unveils first female Managing Director of SNEPCo
World energy giant, Shell, has named Elohor Aiboni as the Managing Director of its Nigeria deep-water business, Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) with effect from 1st August 2021. Elohor is the first female to lead a Shell exploration company in the over 60 years of Shell’s operations in Nigeria. She succeeds READ MORE
Gov Sanwo-Olu congratulates Nduka Obaigbena at 62
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the Publisher of THISDAY Newspapers and Chairman, Arise News, Prince Nduka Obaigbena on his 62nd birthday. Governor Sanwo-Olu described the former President, Newspapers Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria (NPAN) who clocked 62 on Wednesday as a good manager of human and material resources, considering how he has READ MORE
Nigeria’s Oshoala becomes first African winner of Uefa Women’s Champions League
Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala on Sunday became the first African to win the Uefa Women’s Champions League. The 26-year-old striker was part of the winning team as Barcelona defeated Chelsea 4-0 in the final of the 2020-21 edition. The English team conceded four goals in the first 36 minutes; Melanie Leupolz scores an own goal READ MORE
Nigeria’s Ndidi, Iheanacho help Leicester City to first FA Cup win
Two Nigerians, Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho were part of the winning team on Saturday, when Leicester City lifted the English FA Cup for the first time in their history with victory over Chelsea. Youri Tielemans scored the only goal in the closely contested encounter with a spectacular right-foot drive that flew beyond Chelsea goalkeeper READ MORE
Dangote Cement, major contributor to Senegal’s economic devt – Envoy
Dangote Cement Plc’s huge investment has been described as one of the major contributors to the development of the Senegalese economy. Besides, the Cement plant located in Pout, 60 kilometres away from Dakar, has greatly assisted in strengthening the business relationship between Senegal and Nigeria. Dangote Cement Senegal currently holds a capacity of 1.5 million READ MORE
Airtel Africa appoints Nigeria’s Olusegun Ogunsanya as CEO
Airtel Africa plc, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services, with a presence in Nigeria and 13 other countries across Africa, announces Olusegun “Segun Ogunsanya, Managing Director and CEO Nigeria is to succeed Raghunath “Raghu” Mandava, as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer following Raghu Mandava’s informing the Board of his intention to READ MORE