Damilola Ogunbiyi Appointed Into United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Inaugural Development Advisory Council

Damilola Ogunbiyi has been approved as one of the first members of the United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) inaugural Development Advisory Council by Corporation’s Board of Directors. Damilola Ogunbiyi will serve as Chief Executive Officer and Special Representative of the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All and Co-Chair of UN-Energy.

Winners Of Standard Chartered Nigeria Inaugural Women In Technology Incubator Project

Standard Chartered Nigeria has announced the winners of the first edition of its Women in Technology Incubator. The winners are: Obiageli Aladejebi (Store Harmony Ltd); Omozino Eguh (Yumidy Services Ltd); Opeoluwa Ashimi (Promane and Promode Limited); Salamat Rahaman (Easygas Energy Solutions Ltd); and Ore-Oluwa Solana (Ibeju-Lekki Connect). Launched in June 2019, the SC Women in … Continue reading Winners Of Standard Chartered Nigeria Inaugural Women In Technology Incubator Project

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Appointed AU Special Envoy To Mobilise International Economic Support Against Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

The Chairperson of the African Union, President of the Republic of South Africa His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Dr. Donald Kaberuka, Mr. Tidjane Thiam and Mr. Trevor Manuel as Special Envoys of the African Union (AU) to mobilise international support for Africa’s efforts to address the economic challenges African countries will … Continue reading Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Appointed AU Special Envoy To Mobilise International Economic Support Against Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Appointed Member Of South Africa’s Presidential Economic Advisory Council

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been appointed a member of the Economic Advisory Council set up by President Cyril Ramaphosa to help give South Africa a coherent economic policy. The Presidential Economic Advisory Council is to ensure greater coherence and consistency in the implementation of economic policy and ensure that government and society in general is … Continue reading Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Appointed Member Of South Africa’s Presidential Economic Advisory Council

University Of Lagos (UNILAG) Wins 2019/2020 CFA Institute Research Challenge

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has emerged the overall winner of the 2020 Chartered Financial Analyst Society of Nigeria, CFA Institute Research Challenge. At an event hosted at the Civic Centre, Ozumba Mbadiwe, Victoria Island, Lagos, UNILAG as the champion and Team OAU will now represent Nigeria at the Europe, Middle-east and Africa (EMEA) regional … Continue reading University Of Lagos (UNILAG) Wins 2019/2020 CFA Institute Research Challenge

Winners Of 2019 UK-Nigeria Tech Hub Pitch Competition

Five female entrepreneurs have emerged winners at the UK-Nigeria Tech Hub pitch competition, aimed at supporting gender inclusive economic growth. The five entrepreneurs who emerged winners during the pitch competition are: Damilola Emuze, founder of Scholarx Damilola Olokesusi, of Shuttlers mobility Dr. Funmi Adewara, of Mobihealth Ifeoma Uddoh, of Shecluded Keturah Ovio, of Limestart