Jaiz Bank Plc has appointed Omolara Muinat Ismail as Executive Director as part of efforts to strengthen its leadership team and accelerate growth in retail and SME banking. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday and signed by the bank’s Company Secretary, Mohammed Shehu. According to the bank, the appointment aligns with its strategy to deepen market penetration and expand its non-interest banking footprint across Nigeria. Jaiz Bank said the appointment became effective on February 28, 2026. “In accordance with Nigeria Exchange Limited (NGX) Rulebook, Jaiz Bank Plc (the Bank) hereby notifies NGX and the general public of the appointment of Omolara Muinat Ismail…
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Former Super Eagles head coach Adegboye Onigbinde, who led Nigeria to the 2002 FIFA World Cup, has died at the age of 88. This was confirmed in a family statement signed by Bolade Adesuyi. In the message, the family described the late coach as a respected traditional chief and a pioneer of indigenous football coaching in Nigeria. The statement paid tribute to his contributions to Nigerian football and the legacy he leaves behind after decades of involvement in the sport. In the announcement shared by the family, they expressed gratitude for what they described as a fulfilled and impactful life. “With…
The British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF), on Monday distributed poultry packages to 50 women with disabilities engaged in the enterprise in Edo. Speaking during the distribution exercise in Benin, Mr Oludare Odusanya, General Manage, BATNF, said the beneficiaries were carefully selected for the empowerment programme. Odusanya, represented by Sadiq Waziri, Executive Director, Eco-lead Imperial Engineering and Global Resources Ltd., also said that the initiative aimed to promote sustainable poultry farming and improve rural livelihoods. According to him, we firmly believe that by investing in our communities, especially in the capable hands of resilient and enterprising women, we are planting…
Nigeria has secured the right to host the fifth edition of the biannual Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) in 2027, with a pledge to accelerate and transform intra-African trade and investment. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, affirmed Nigeria’s pride at the development during the host agreement signing ceremony on Monday in Lagos. Ashenews gathered through NAN reports that the IATF, under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), serves as a marketplace that brings together continental and global players to explore business and investment opportunities in Africa. The fifth edition of the fair is scheduled to hold…
Women in Mining in Nigeria (WIMIN) have called for increased access to technical training and professional development to support women in the sector. The National President of the association, Dr Janet Adeyemi, made the call in a special message to mark International Women’s Day (IWD) on Monday in Abuja. The message was issued by the association’s National Publicity and Social Secretary, Ize Umar. Adeyemi said the association looked forward to stronger institutional support and safer working environments across mining operations. “This occasion(IWD) also reminds us that more progress is still needed to support women working in the sector. “ For…
The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) and Yakubu Gowon University have announced plans to establish an International Centre for Procurement, Governance, Integrity and Assurance. The Director-General of BPP, Dr Adebowale Adedokun said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Adedokun said the proposed centre aimed to position Nigeria as a leading hub for procurement expertise within the Economic Community of West African States region and beyond. He said the collaboration was formalised when the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council of the school, Olanrewaju Tejuosho, led a delegation to visit him in Abuja. Adedokun described the initiative as a significant…
The son of Nigeria President, Seyi Tinubu, on Monday, inaugurated a drug bank for indigent patients at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Enugu, to support maternal and child healthcare. The drug bank meant for indigent patients in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Paediatrics, UNTH Pharmacy Unit, was organised under the Seyi Tinubu Maternal and Child Healthcare Intervention Programme. Inaugurating the bank, Seyi Tinubu, represented by his Personal Assistant, Ojeje Onimisi, said the initiative was designed to provide free essential medicines to vulnerable groups, particularly children and pregnant women. “We gather today with hope and compassion to commission the drug…
The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) and the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) have entered into a partnership to strengthen bioscience education and build public confidence in modern biotechnology. The partnership was formalized during the Train-the-Trainer Capacity Building Programme on Biosafety, Biosecurity, Biorisk Management, Waste Management, and Community Engagement, held in collaboration with NOUN in Abuja on Monday. Mr Bello Bawa-Bwari, Director-General of NBMA (represented by Dr Agha Ukpai Agha, Director of Biosecurity), said the training comes at a critical time when advances in biotechnology and life sciences are rapidly transforming research, agriculture, medicine, and environmental management. “The Train-the-Trainer…
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has appointed Mr Kunle Olawoyin as its new Director of Communications, Policy and Advocacy. This was announced in a statement issued by the Head of Communications and Corporate Branding, Mr Olusomi Oduguwa, on Monday in Lagos. Oduguwa said Olawoyin would lead the organizations communications, policy, and advocacy agenda in support of NCF’s 2025–2030 strategy. According to him, Olawoyin—who previously served as Head of the Media and Public Affairs Unit at NCF from 2009 to 2015—will work with various teams to strengthen the organizations public voice and influence environmental policy outcomes. He added that Olawoyin would…
The Zamfara State Government is set to vaccinate 1.4 million children against polio in a new immunization round across 14 local government areas. The State Incident Manager, Dr Murtala Salaudeen, announced this during a news briefing on Monday in Gusau. Salaudeen said the government had deployed 1,997 teams to ensure no child is left unvaccinated. He noted that the campaign includes a unique strategy of giving noodle packs to vaccinated children to encourage participation. READ ALSO: Edo govt pays medical bills of fire victim, other patients According to him, 16 polio cases were recorded in 2024, with zero cases reported…