7 h. ago SEC Bans Independent Directors From Becoming Executive Directors

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has prohibited Independent Directors from transitioning into Executive Director role within the same company or group. In a circular to public companies and capital market operators titled “Circular to All Public Companies and Capital Market Operators on the Transmutation of Independent Non-Executive Directors and Tenure of Directors,” the Commission […]

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16 h. ago CSO, Media, Lawyers Move To Tackle Illicit Asset Ownership In Nigeria

As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the fight against corruption in Nigeria, the Centre for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity (CeFTPI), a civil society organisation, has raised awareness on asset declaration and recovery under Nigeria’s Asset Regime. Speaking at a workshop in Kaduna tagged ‘An Assessment of Nigeria’s Asset Recovery Regime’, the Executive Director […]

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2 d. ago Corporate Heads urged to brace for digital, unexpected risks

By Henry Uche   Corporate leaders across board have been charged to anticipate unexpected emerging risks and fortify their digital resilience if they must remain in business. Delivering a keynote at the 2025 biennial lecture of the Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD) in Lagos recently, the Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG), […] The post Corporate Heads urged to brace for digital, unexpected risks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Special courts needed for financial justice, economic growth –UBA CEO

The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of United Bank for Africa (UBA), Oliver Alawuba, has made a call for the establishment of dedicated financial courts to fast-track the resolution of banking and financial disputes. He argued that prolonged litigation was stifling economic growth and raising the cost of doing business in Nigeria. Speaking in Abuja […] The post Special courts needed for financial justice, economic growth –UBA CEO appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago RACE Africa Condemns Benue Massacre, Calls On Tinubu To Take Urgent Action

The Centre for Redefining Alternative Civic Engagement for Africa (RACE Africa) has expressed displeasure regarding the continuous killings in Benue State, condemning in particular the recent attack in Yelewata village, Guma Local Government Area of the State, which reportedly claimed the lives of over 200 innocent citizens. Executive Director of RACE Africa, Evelyn Ugbe, labelled […]

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4 d. ago RACE Centre Condemns Benue Massacre, Calls On Tinubu To Take Urgent Action

Centre for Redefining Alternative Civic Engagement for Africa (RACE Centre) has expressed displeasure regarding the continuous killings in Benue State, condemning in particular the recent attack in Yelewata village, Guma Local Government Area of the State, which reportedly claimed the lives of over 200 innocent citizens. Executive Director of RACE Centre, Evelyn Ugbe, labelled the […]

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5 d. ago Akpabio, Otti, Katung, others to be honoured in UK at Nigeria Golden Hearts Awards

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Abia State Governor Alex Otti are among prominent Nigerians set to be honoured at the 2025 Nigeria Golden Hearts Awards International, scheduled for September 14, 2025, at the Hilton Leeds City Hotel in the United Kingdom. In a statement released over the weekend, Executive Director of […] The post Akpabio, Otti, Katung, others to be honoured in UK at Nigeria Golden Hearts Awards appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago SunTrust Bank Refutes Custody Claims, Recommits To Uninterrupted Operations

SunTrust Bank Nigeria Limited has addressed the widespread reports concerning the legal proceedings involving its managing director and executive director, clarifying that both executives are not in custody and that the bank’s operations remain fully uninterrupted. The clarification comes in the wake of news reports detailing the arraignment of the executives by the Economic and […]

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6 d. ago EFCC Arraigns SunTrust Bank MD, ED Over Alleged $12m Money Laundering

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned the Managing Director of SunTrust Bank, Halima Buba, and the Executive Director, Innocent Mbagwu, over alleged money laundering to the tune of $12 million. The two top executives were brought before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, June 14, 2025, on […] The post EFCC Arraigns SunTrust Bank MD, ED Over Alleged $12m Money Laundering appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago June 12: SEDC MD, Mark Okoye reflects on Nigeria’s democratic journey, hails Tinubu’s impact 

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja As Nigeria marked Democracy Day on June 12, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the South-East Development Commission (SEDC), Dr. Mark Okoye II, paid tribute to the nation’s democratic journey, recalling the struggles of the past and the strides made over the years. In a deeply personal reflection shared […] The post June 12: SEDC MD, Mark Okoye reflects on Nigeria’s democratic journey, hails Tinubu’s impact  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago How we are shifting Nigerians’ mindset from‘chop politics’ to ‘serve politics’—Kunle Lawal, Electoral College Executive Director

Tribune Online How we are shifting Nigerians’ mindset from‘chop politics’ to ‘serve politics’—Kunle Lawal, Electoral College Executive Director •Voter turnout may fall below 25 per cent unless Kunle Lawal is a Nigerian political figure and Executive Director of Electoral College Nigeria, where he leads the charge for political literacy, civic engagement, and democratic accountability. Under his leadership, the Electoral College has grown into a nationally respected platform educating thousands of Nigerians on governance, […] How we are shifting Nigerians’ mindset from‘chop politics’ to ‘serve politics’—Kunle Lawal, Electoral College Executive Director Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Nigeria’s democracy backsliding with collapse of accountable governance — CISLAC

Tribune Online Nigeria’s democracy backsliding with collapse of accountable governance — CISLAC Executive Director of Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), Comrade Auwal Musa Rafisanjani on Thursday averred that the country's democracy is backsliding because of the frightening collapse of responsible, transparent and accountable governance under the watch of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Nigeria’s democracy backsliding with collapse of accountable governance — CISLAC Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Underwriting, risk expertise vital for $1trn economy –Onifade

For President Bola Tinubu’s $1 trillion economy target by 2030 to materialise, robust underwriting capacity and advanced risk management expertise must be prioritised, highlighting the critical role of the insurance sector. This was the position of Mr. Yomi Onifade, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of SanlamAllianz General Insurance Nigeria, who spoke recently in Lagos […] The post Underwriting, risk expertise vital for $1trn economy –Onifade appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Power instability, inflation, currency volatility still our biggest challenges — MD Tsebo Nigeria

Oliyide Oluwashina is the managing director/chief executive officer of Tsebo Nigeria, formerly Tsebo Rapid. In this exclusive interview with BusinessDay’s read more Power instability, inflation, currency volatility still our biggest challenges — MD Tsebo Nigeria

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1 week ago 2025 WASSCE: NANS asks FG, WAEC to mandate English Language paper retake

By John Ogunsemore The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has asked the Federal Government to mandate the West African Examination Council (WAEC) to order a retake of the English Language paper in the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). This is contained in a Tuesday statement signed by Executive Director, Administration and […] The post 2025 WASSCE: NANS asks FG, WAEC to mandate English Language paper retake appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago 2025 WASSCE: Mandate English Language paper retake – NANS to FG, WAEC

By John Ogunsemore The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has asked the Federal Government to mandate the West African Examination Council (WAEC) to order a retake of the English Language paper in the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). This is contained in a Tuesday statement signed by the Executive Director, Administration […] The post 2025 WASSCE: Mandate English Language paper retake – NANS to FG, WAEC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Why Criminal Charges Against Fidelity Bank CEO Were Withdrawn — AGF

The Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice has officially withdrawn criminal charges against Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc, following a legal review that found no direct connection between her and the allegations in question. In a statement released on Monday […]

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1 week ago Alleged fraud: Why I dropped charge against Fidelity Bank GMD, Onyeali

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi SAN has faulted public outcry over the discontinuation of criminal charges against the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Nneka C. Onyeali-Ikpe. Fagbemi in a statement yesterday said the decision was taken […] The post Alleged fraud: Why I dropped charge against Fidelity Bank GMD, Onyeali-Ikpe — AGF appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Why we discontinued criminal charge against Fidelity Bank boss — AGF

Tribune Online Why we discontinued criminal charge against Fidelity Bank boss — AGF The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has stated that the decision by his office to discontinue the criminal charge against the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) of Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, reflects a commitment to upholding justice and fairness. Why we discontinued criminal charge against Fidelity Bank boss — AGF Tribune Online

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1 week ago Sokoto budget director named most outstanding public administrator

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The Director of Budget at the Sokoto State Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Buhari Umar, has been named the 2024 Most Outstanding Public Administrator of the Year by Champion Newspapers. The prestigious award, announced earlier this week, celebrates Umar’s outstanding leadership in public finance management, transparency, and effective policy execution, […] The post Sokoto budget director named most outstanding public administrator appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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