Tag: CEO
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Masked man followed Gokada CEO before death, CCTV reveals
Fresh evidences have emerged that a masked fellow trailed the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Gokada, Fahim Saleh, before he was killed on Tuesday. According to a video of closed-circuit television obtained by Manhattan Police, Saleh was shown in his residence at 265, East Houston Street, Manhattan, entering an elevator with the fellow…
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Breaking: Chris Olakpe, LASTMA CEO is dead
The Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, Chris Olakpe, is dead. TheNewsGuru gathered that the retired Assistant Inspector General of Police died on Sunday. LASTMA Director of Research and Statistics, Isaac Adetimiro, confirmed the incident . He said Olakpe did not show any symptom of sickness and no one…
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FedEx appoints first black female CEO
Ramon Hood who began as a receptionist at FedEx has been named its newest CEO. The company announced on Wednesday, February that the former VP of operations, strategy, and planning is now CEO, bringing more than 28 years of company experience to her role. She will be overseeing the Custom Critical division. As the announcement…
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Ousted Grammys CEO Dugan threatens to ‘expose’ organisers
Eight days ahead of the 62nd Grammy Awards, the Recording Academy is in the throes of a ‘Dugan storm’ as the ousted CEO threatened to expose shenanigans in the organisation. CEO Deborah Dugan has been placed on “administrative leave” after six months on the job following a misconduct allegation, the Academy confirmed to USA TODAY…
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Jobberman CEO resigns
The Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of the biggest job site in Sub-Saharan Africa, Jobberman, Ayodeji Adewunmi has resigned to build a professional career in investment. Adewunmi resigned as the CEO of the company after nearly 10 years to pursue his new career. “I think it is great timing to say goodbye and explore what…
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Ecobank Nigeria appoints new CEO
Mr Patrick Akinwuntan has been announced as the new Managing Director & Regional Executive-designate of Ecobank Nigeria A statement issued on Thursday by the parent company of the financial institution, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) disclosed that the new chief executive is a seasoned banker with over 20 years of senior and executive management experience. Akinwuntan…
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FirstBank CEO, Adesola named African Banker of the Year
Dr. Adesola Adeduntan, the Managing Director/CEO of First Bank of Nigeria Limited & Subsidiaries, has been named the African Banker of the Year in the African Leadership Magazine Persons of the Year Award which took place in Johannesburg, South Africa on Saturday, February 24, 2018. He was also inducted into the African Leadership CEOs Hall…
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Buhari re-appoints Awolowo as CEO of NEPC
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the re-appointment of Mr Olusegun Awolowo as Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC). According to a letter signed by Mr Boss Mustapha, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the appointment lasts for four years. Mr Awolowo, a lawyer and scion of the Obafemi Awolowo…
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Foreign partners exit inconsequential to 9mobile, CEO assures stakeholders, subscribers
Telecoms company, 9mobile has reassured its customers and key stakeholders that the exit of its foreign partners would not affect the quality of its network or its ability to deliver excellent products and services. Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services (EMTS), which formerly traded as Etisalat Nigeria, is now 9mobile following the unveiling of a new brand…
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Uber CEO pulls out of Trump’s business council
The Chief Executive of Uber, Mr Travis Kalanick on Friday backed out of a business advisory council set up by Donald Trump, a week after the new U.S. president issued an immigration order that raised concerns for the ride-hailing company and its employees. Kalanick spoke briefly with Trump about the order “and its issues for…