APPOINTMENT

Rite Foods Limited, the dynamic force behind Bigi Drinks, Fearless Energy Drink, Sosa fruit drink, and Bigi & Rite Sausages, has been crowned ‘Food Company of the Year 2024’ at the prestigious Independent Awards 2024. The grand ceremony, held on Saturday at Eko Hotel and Suites, recognized corporate organizations and...

Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has been honored as the ‘Governor of the Year 2024 (Urban Renewal)’ at the prestigious Independent Awards 2024, held at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos. This recognition highlights his visionary leadership, bold infrastructural reforms, and commitment to transforming Anambra State into a modern, livable, and prosperous...

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has emerged the Independent Newspaper’s 2024 Man of the Year. The award was presented to him at a colourful ceremony, held at Expo Convention Centre, Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos on Saturday night. At the ceremony, where the First Lady, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu,...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation after a rigorous selection process. His appointment, approved on Tuesday, takes effect from March 7, 2025, the same day the incumbent, Oluwatoyin Madehin, will retire. Ogunjimi, 57, was first named as Madehin’s successor...

Central Securities Clearing System PLC (CSCS) has been awarded the prestigious Platinum Certification as a Great Place to Work for 2024-2025. This esteemed recognition highlights CSCS’s unwavering commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where employees thrive. Based on a rigorous survey of its workforce, CSCS employees affirmed...

The Police Service Commission has approved the appointment of new Commissioners of Police for Taraba and Anambra States Commands. The development was made known in a statement issued by the PSC’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, on Wednesday. The Commission approved the appointment of Chukwudi Chris Ariekpere...

ACCESS Holdings Plc has announced the appointment of Uche Orji as an independent non-executive director of  its flagship subsidiary, Access Bank Plc effective from January 7, 2025, following the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).   The appointment reflects the commitment of the bank to enhancing its governance practices...

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has celebrated its Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Khalil Suleiman Halilu, for being honoured with the Young Global Leader Award by ThisDay Newspaper during its grand 30th-anniversary celebration held on January 27, 2025, in Lagos. The award recognizes Khalil Halilu’s transformative...

For his exceptional leadership and contributions to banking and finance, the Board Chairman of Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr Mustafa Chike-Obi, has been presented the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Thisday Awards. At a well-attended event featuring leaders across Nigeria’s public and private sectors, the erudite banking professional joined a host...

Governor Ademola Adeleke has congratulated the newly appointed Director General of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), Princess Zahrah Mustapha Audu, describing her as “a fitting choice for the high profile office” In his congratulatory message, Governor Adeleke described Princess Zahrah’s appointment as “a testament to her exceptional leadership...