MTN Nigeria has completed the first phase of its $235 million Dabengwa Sifiso Data Centre, marking its official entry into commercial data hosting. The Tier III data centre facility is part of the telco’s broader push to strengthen cloud infrastructure. The newly completed Phase 1 features a 4.5MW IT load, spans three floors, houses […]
Author Archives: Iretomiwa Akintunde-Johnson
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Apr
Apr
For decades, financial institutions have struggled to communicate the depth and breadth of their services in a single, coherent message. FCMB Group’s latest TVC, The Power Of The Group, masterfully accomplishes this by placing its subsidiaries at the heart of the narrative. The ad opens with a heated basketball game with a lone basket baller […]
Events, MTN
MIT Students Visit MTN Nigeria: How One Of Africa’s largest Tech Companies Is Influencing Africa’s Digital Economy
15
Apr
Apr
Recently, MBA Students of the Sloan Business School, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) visited MTN Nigeria’s office in Ikoyi, Lagos, for an interactive session on digital innovation and transformation. The visit, a part of an academic exploration, provided the students with an opportunity to engage with executives within the ecosystem of the leading tech company […]
08
Apr
Apr
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Pascal Gabriel Dozie, founding Chairman of MTN Nigeria. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing and working with him. A pioneer, statesman, and titan of industry, Dr. Dozie played a pivotal role in the emergence of […]
business
Old Mutual’s Announcement Regarding The Proposed Sale of Its Nigerian General And Life Insurance Businesses
02
Apr
Apr
Old Mutual Nigeria today announced the sale of 100% of its stake in the General Insurance and Life businesses to the Emple Group. The Emple Group is an investment company managed by experienced Nigerian investors with a proven track record of delivering best-in-class transaction execution across Sub-Saharan Africa as well as growing its investment in […]
Renowned Nigerian journalist, film critic, television host and former Commissioner for Tourism Arts & Culture in Lagos State, Mr Steve Ayorinde, is set to unveil his latest masterpiece, a book that celebrates the landmark achievements and outstanding practitioners in the Nigerian film industry, at an exclusive launch event in Lagos on Thursday, May 18, 2023. […]
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Honeywell Group’s CFO, Kemi Adeoye, Appointed as Ikeja Hotels Plc Non-Executive Director
15
May
May
On Friday, May 12, 2023, leading Nigerian investment holding company, Honeywell Group (HGL) announced the appointment of Kemi Adeoye, its Chief Financial Officer, to the Board of Ikeja Hotel Plc as a non-executive director. Notice of the appointment was given to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) and the appointment is due to be ratified by […]
business, Honeywell Group
Companies That Fail on Corporate Governance are Viewed as High-Risk Investment Option, Yewande Giwa Says
01
May
May
The Head, Governance and Sustainability, Honeywell Group, Mrs. Yewande Giwa, who is responsible for implementing and managing the governance framework for the group, in a recent interview spoke on the implications of corporate governance on companies. See excerpts of the interview with Dike Onwuamaeze of Thisday below: What is your view about the state of […]
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Apr
Apr
– Unveils new global platform for Africa’s creative and entertainment industry – Invite-only membership foundation to launch – Over 100 events in multiple cities across Africa, Europe, and America Organisers of NECLive, West Africa’s largest annual gathering of creative industry professionals, have announced the conception and introduction of a new multi-venue, global format […]
Article, business, Honeywell Group, ID Africa
Over 70 Young Nigerians Graduate from Honeywell Group, LSETF Programme
09
Feb
Feb
Last year, Nigeria’s unemployment rate was estimated to stand at 33%, a 0.5% increase from the previous year. Government and organizations alike have been concerned with finding solutions to the problem of unemployment, especially with a predominately youthful population. The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) was established to address this problem and promote wealth […]