Profiles Archives - Nairametrics https://nairametrics.com/category/people/profiles/ Destination for Business news and analysis from Africa's largest economy Mon, 27 May 2024 12:07:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://nairametrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/cropped-cropped-favicon-1.png?resize=75,75 Profiles Archives - Nairametrics https://nairametrics.com/category/people/profiles/ 32 32 201037849 Meet climate tech CEOs positioning Nigeria for $13.9 billion Green Investment Fund https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/19/meet-climate-tech-ceos-positioning-nigeria-for-13-9-billion-green-investment-fund/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/19/meet-climate-tech-ceos-positioning-nigeria-for-13-9-billion-green-investment-fund/#respond Sun, 19 May 2024 11:01:36 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=489350 Meet Climate tech CEOs positioning Nigeria for $13.8B Green investment fund

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/19/meet-climate-tech-ceos-positioning-nigeria-for-13-9-billion-green-investment-fund/feed/ 0 489350 Nigerian-born Giannis Antetokounmpo named among world’s highest-earning athletes https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/16/nigerian-born-giannis-antetokounmpo-named-among-worlds-highest-earning-athletes/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/16/nigerian-born-giannis-antetokounmpo-named-among-worlds-highest-earning-athletes/#comments Thu, 16 May 2024 15:51:04 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=489165 Giannis Antetokounmpo, representing the Milwaukee Bucks in NBA has been named one of the world's highest-earning athletes in Forbes' 2024 rankings.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/16/nigerian-born-giannis-antetokounmpo-named-among-worlds-highest-earning-athletes/feed/ 1 489165 Meet Titi Cole, one of the most powerful women in global finance https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/15/meet-titi-cole-one-of-the-most-powerful-women-in-global-finance/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/15/meet-titi-cole-one-of-the-most-powerful-women-in-global-finance/#respond Wed, 15 May 2024 10:15:42 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=488993 Meet Titi Cole, one of the most powerful women in global finance.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/15/meet-titi-cole-one-of-the-most-powerful-women-in-global-finance/feed/ 0 488993 Meet Ikenna Okezie, brain behind $2.5 billion kidney care company in United States https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/07/meet-ikenna-okezie-brain-behind-2-5-billion-kidney-care-company-in-united-states/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/07/meet-ikenna-okezie-brain-behind-2-5-billion-kidney-care-company-in-united-states/#respond Tue, 07 May 2024 05:00:32 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=488094 Meet Dr Ikenna Okezie, The Brain Behind a $2.5 Billion Disruptor in Kidney Care

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/07/meet-ikenna-okezie-brain-behind-2-5-billion-kidney-care-company-in-united-states/feed/ 0 488094 Judith Suminwa: Meet first female Prime Minister of DR Congo  https://nairametrics.com/2024/04/02/judith-suminwa-meet-first-female-prime-minister-of-dr-congo/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/04/02/judith-suminwa-meet-first-female-prime-minister-of-dr-congo/#respond Tue, 02 Apr 2024 06:12:32 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=484596 On Monday, April 1, 2024, President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo appointed Judith Tuluka Suminwa as the nation's first female prime minister bringing an end to weeks of uncertainty.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/04/02/judith-suminwa-meet-first-female-prime-minister-of-dr-congo/feed/ 0 484596 Meet Senegal’s youngest President-elect: Bassirou Diomaye Faye https://nairametrics.com/2024/03/26/meet-senegals-youngest-president-elect-bassirou-diomaye-faye/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/03/26/meet-senegals-youngest-president-elect-bassirou-diomaye-faye/#comments Tue, 26 Mar 2024 06:52:18 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=484002 Senegal has just elected its youngest president -Bassirou Diomaye Faye who was the opposition leader that led the race in Senegal's presidential election.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/03/26/meet-senegals-youngest-president-elect-bassirou-diomaye-faye/feed/ 2 484002 Top MD/CEOs of HMOs in Nigeria https://nairametrics.com/2024/03/24/top-md-ceos-of-hmos-in-nigeria/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/03/24/top-md-ceos-of-hmos-in-nigeria/#respond Sun, 24 Mar 2024 12:57:10 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=483832 Health insurance is vital for financial security in healthcare, crucial for universal coverage. Despite operating ssince 1999 in Nigeria, uptake remains below 5%, with oversight by the NHIA. HMOs resiliently offer affordable packages, yet challenges persist. Dedicated CEOs drive sector advancement, aiming for a brighter future.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/03/24/top-md-ceos-of-hmos-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 483832 Zubaida  Umar: Executive Director FMBN appointed first female DG of NEMA https://nairametrics.com/2024/03/16/zubaida-umar-executive-director-fmbn-appointed-first-female-dg-of-nema/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/03/16/zubaida-umar-executive-director-fmbn-appointed-first-female-dg-of-nema/#respond Sat, 16 Mar 2024 11:24:19 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=483070 Zubaida Umar's appointment as the first female Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) was officially confirmed by President Bola Tinubu on Friday.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/03/16/zubaida-umar-executive-director-fmbn-appointed-first-female-dg-of-nema/feed/ 0 483070 Meet Ruby Onwudiwe, Tinubu’s new nominee to the CBN board https://nairametrics.com/2024/03/14/meet-ruby-onwudiwe-tinubus-new-nominee-to-the-cbn-board/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/03/14/meet-ruby-onwudiwe-tinubus-new-nominee-to-the-cbn-board/#respond Thu, 14 Mar 2024 08:52:42 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=482760 President Tinubu submitted a request to the Nigerian Senate confirming of Dr. Ruby Onwudiwe as a member of the CBN board of directors.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/03/14/meet-ruby-onwudiwe-tinubus-new-nominee-to-the-cbn-board/feed/ 0 482760 Access Holdings board of directors appoints Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede as Chairman https://nairametrics.com/2024/03/13/access-holdings-appoints-aigboje-aig-imoukhuede-as-chairman/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/03/13/access-holdings-appoints-aigboje-aig-imoukhuede-as-chairman/#comments Wed, 13 Mar 2024 21:33:26 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=482733 Access Holdings Plc ('the Holdco'), has announced the return of Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, CFR as its Non-Executive Chairman. Mr. Aig-Imoukhuede, CFR.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/03/13/access-holdings-appoints-aigboje-aig-imoukhuede-as-chairman/feed/ 2 482733 Meet Dr. Mobereola, the new DG of NIMASA https://nairametrics.com/2024/03/13/meet-dr-mobereola-the-new-dg-of-nimasa/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/03/13/meet-dr-mobereola-the-new-dg-of-nimasa/#respond Wed, 13 Mar 2024 07:16:26 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=482594 President Bola Tinubu recently approved the appointment of Dr. Dayo Mobereola as the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) for a renewable term of four years.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/03/13/meet-dr-mobereola-the-new-dg-of-nimasa/feed/ 0 482594 Meet Bola Oyetunji, Australia’s new Auditor-General https://nairametrics.com/2024/03/11/meet-bola-oyetunji-australias-new-auditor-general/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/03/11/meet-bola-oyetunji-australias-new-auditor-general/#comments Mon, 11 Mar 2024 14:22:50 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=482329 The government of New South Wales in Australia named Mr Bola Oyetunji, of Nigerian descent, as its new Auditor-General, to be sworn in in April when the current Auditor-General Margaret Crawford concludes her eight-year term. The announcement was made by Premier Chris Minns, stating Mr Oyetunji will assume the position in April, succeeding Margaret Crawford, […]

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/03/11/meet-bola-oyetunji-australias-new-auditor-general/feed/ 4 482329 Meet 10 Female VC Execs backing Nigeria’s billion-dollar startup ecosystem https://nairametrics.com/2024/03/10/meet-10-female-vc-execs-backing-nigerias-billion-dollar-startup-ecosystem/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/03/10/meet-10-female-vc-execs-backing-nigerias-billion-dollar-startup-ecosystem/#respond Sun, 10 Mar 2024 06:30:13 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=482147 Venturing into the intricate world of African venture capital, Nigeria emerges as a beacon of financial innovation and growth.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/03/10/meet-10-female-vc-execs-backing-nigerias-billion-dollar-startup-ecosystem/feed/ 0 482147 Top female producers in Nigeria’s $6.4 billion movie industry   https://nairametrics.com/2024/03/09/top-female-producers-in-nigerias-6-4-billion-movie-industry/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/03/09/top-female-producers-in-nigerias-6-4-billion-movie-industry/#comments Sat, 09 Mar 2024 11:23:19 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=482170 Nigeria's entertainment sector stands as a vibrant tapestry of creative forces, particularly within the realms of music and movies.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/03/09/top-female-producers-in-nigerias-6-4-billion-movie-industry/feed/ 1 482170 International Women’s Day: 5 women blazing the trail in the NGX https://nairametrics.com/2024/03/08/international-womens-day-5-women-blazing-the-trail-in-the-ngx/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/03/08/international-womens-day-5-women-blazing-the-trail-in-the-ngx/#comments Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:41:57 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=482069 In celebration of International Women’s Day, Nairametrics has taken the opportunity to spotlight the remarkable leadership of five women steering some of the most significant companies that are listed on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX).

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/03/08/international-womens-day-5-women-blazing-the-trail-in-the-ngx/feed/ 1 482069 Top CEOs/MDs of Mortgage banks in Nigeria by market cap https://nairametrics.com/2024/02/25/top-ceos-mds-of-mortgage-banks-in-nigeria-by-market-cap/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/02/25/top-ceos-mds-of-mortgage-banks-in-nigeria-by-market-cap/#respond Sun, 25 Feb 2024 10:25:02 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=480824 Nigeria faces a staggering housing deficit of 28 million units, demanding an estimated N21 trillion for meaningful intervention.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/02/25/top-ceos-mds-of-mortgage-banks-in-nigeria-by-market-cap/feed/ 0 480824 Ibrahim Khalil Gaga: The lawyer appointed Executive Director at NEXIM bank    https://nairametrics.com/2024/02/22/ibrahim-khalil-gaga-the-lawyer-appointed-executive-director-at-nexim-bank/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/02/22/ibrahim-khalil-gaga-the-lawyer-appointed-executive-director-at-nexim-bank/#respond Thu, 22 Feb 2024 07:56:15 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=480541 Ibrahim Khalil Gaga has been appointed as the new Executive Director of Corporate Services at the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM), following the approval by President Bola Tinubu, as announced in a statement on Wednesday. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/02/22/ibrahim-khalil-gaga-the-lawyer-appointed-executive-director-at-nexim-bank/feed/ 0 480541 Meet Kemi Nandap, the third female Immigration Service boss  https://nairametrics.com/2024/02/22/meet-kemi-nandap-the-third-female-immigration-service-boss/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/02/22/meet-kemi-nandap-the-third-female-immigration-service-boss/#comments Thu, 22 Feb 2024 06:36:06 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=480534 On Wednesday, February 21, 2024, the Presidency confirmed the appointment of DCG Kemi Nanna Nandap as the new Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/02/22/meet-kemi-nandap-the-third-female-immigration-service-boss/feed/ 3 480534 Meet Mohamed Malick, UN’s new Resident Coordinator in Nigeria https://nairametrics.com/2024/02/21/meet-mohamed-malick-uns-new-resident-coordinator-in-nigeria/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/02/21/meet-mohamed-malick-uns-new-resident-coordinator-in-nigeria/#respond Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:57:17 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=480460 Mohamed M. Malick Fall from Senegal has been appointed by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as the UN Resident Coordinator in Nigeria, receiving the host government's approval.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/02/21/meet-mohamed-malick-uns-new-resident-coordinator-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 480460 Meet Derrick Nnadi, the talented Nigerian-American Superbowl NFL player   https://nairametrics.com/2024/02/17/meet-derrick-nnadi-the-talented-nigerian-american-superbowl-nfl-player/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/02/17/meet-derrick-nnadi-the-talented-nigerian-american-superbowl-nfl-player/#respond Sat, 17 Feb 2024 12:24:13 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=480112 The National Football League (NFL) in the United States has gained global recognition over the past years, at the same time, attracting a diverse set of players who have their roots outside the United States.  

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