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Dangote Cement praised by shareholders on buyback plans
Desire of the Management of Dangote Cement to ‘buy back’ 10 per cent of its entire issued shares from shareholders was unanimously granted on Wednesday as the company’s shareholders’ voted in support of the ‘share buy back’ plans. Dangote Cement, which currently has 17.04 billion fully paid up ordinary shares of 50 kobo each, would be buying back 1.70 billion shares.
President Buhari appoints Ahmad Salihijo as electrification agency chief
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Engr. Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA).
FirstBank appoints Ado Yakubu Wanka non-executive director
Speaking on his appointment, Dr. Adesola Adeduntan, Chief Executive Officer, First Bank of Nigeria Limited said, “We are delighted to welcome Alhaji Ado Yakubu Wanka, to the FirstBank Board. We are especially excited that he is bringing a combination of complementary skills and rich experience to the table which will no doubt enhance the quality of governance towards meeting our strategic goals.
Ernest Ndukwe resigns from Access Bank board
Access Bank Plc on Tuesday announced the resignation of Dr. Ernest Ndukwe as an independent Non-Executive Director from its board.
AIICO appoints new managing director
AIICO Insurance Plc. has announced through a disclosure on the Nigeria Stock Exchange the appointment of Babatunde Fajemirokun as its managing director.
Ex-CBN deputy chief Tunde Lemo resigns from GSK Board
A former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Tunde Lemo, has resigned from the board of GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Nigeria Plc (GSK) as a non-executive director.
MTN appoints ex-minister, ex-revenue chief, ex-NBA president as board members
Telecommunications firm, MTN, has notified the Nigeria Stock Exchange of a substantial change in its board structure. Pioneer board chair, Pascal Dozie, is stepping down along with five other directors.
MTN appoints Emir Sanusi as non-executive director
Nigeria’s telecoms giant, MTN, has appointed Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, and former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as a Non-Executive Director effective July 1, 2019.
Muhammadu Buhari has no interest in Keystone, Etisalat – Investor group
A group of investors in Lagos State has denied claims that members of President Muhammadu Buhari’s family own shares in Etisalat Nigeria and Keystone Bank, declaring that the allegation was false.
Teleology takes over 9mobile, appoints new board of directors
After series of twists and legal turns in the takeover process of 9mobile, Teleology Technology Limited on Monday officially took over the operational affairs of the telecoms company.
Sehinde Oladapo emerges new NAHCO chairman
The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (nahco aviance) has announced the appointment of Mr. Sehinde Fadeni Oladapo as its Chairman, Board of Directors.
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Undergraduate jailed for 13 years in Ondo
A Federal High Court sitting in Akure, Ondo State capital, on Friday, sentenced a final year student of Achievers University, Owo, Fisayo Adetoro, to 13 years imprisonment and a fine of N1m over impersonation, forgery and money laundering.
Frank Lampard unsure about Tammy Abraham ankle injury
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard is facing an anxious wait to learn how long England striker Tammy Abraham will be sidelined with his ankle injury.
President Buhari: It might take time, but we‘ll remedy things in North East
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the European Union (EU) that though it might take a bit longer, the nation will surely put the issues associated with the troubles in the North East in order and move ahead.
Afenifere warns Police not to cover up Oko Oloyun murder
The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Friday, warned the Nigeria Police not to cover up the murder of renowned alternative therapist, Alhaji Fatai Yusuf, populary known as Okooloyun.
Central bank raises banks’ cash reserves ratio to 27.5 percent
The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria on Friday altered the Cash Reserves Ratio from 22.5 per cent to 27.5 per cent.
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PDP, APC governors bicker over supreme court judgment in Imo
The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) were, at the weekend, locked in a verbal duel over the Supreme Court judgment which replaced PDP’s Emeka Ihedioha with APC’s Hope Uzodinma as governor of Imo State.
Brazil minister quits over accusations of Nazi quotes
Brazil’s culture secretary Roberto Alvim resigned on Friday over a speech in which he appeared to quote Adolf Hitler’s propaganda minister, Joseph Goebbels.
Aussie Open: Deposed Naomi Osaka says she lacks ‘champion mentality’
Naomi Osaka said she had been overwhelmed by the pressure of defending her Australian Open title and admitted she does not have a “champion mentality” after losing to 15-year-old Coco Gauff on Friday.
Kensington Adebutu: I’ll continue to support humanity with my wealth
The Odole Oodua, Sir Kensington Adebutu, has vowed to use his resources to support noble cause and ventures that would improve the well-being of the citizenry.
Why I killed my pregnant girlfriend – suspect
Jigawa State Police Command has paraded a 29-year-old Mustapha Idris, from Ringim Local Government Area of the state, who was arrested for killing his 20-year-old girlfriend, Nafisa Hashimu, who was three months pregnant for him.