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Buhari summons minister over frequent grid collapse, blackout

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By Shakrullah Odunsi President Muhammadu Buhari has summoned Minister of Power, Abubakar Aliyu, to a meeting over the frequent grid collapse which has led to a blackout across the country. Recall the national grid collapsed twice within 24-hours last Monday and Tuesday throwing major parts of the country into darkness. […]

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…As NDLEA recovers in Ogun 865.2kg drugs smuggled from the Benin Republic; 30,880 tablets of Tramadol, Diazepam, Exol-5 in Kaduna
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52-Year-Old Businessman Arrested With 20.75kg Black Liquid Cocaine In Makeup Mascara At Abuja Airport

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…As NDLEA recovers in Ogun 865.2kg drugs smuggled from the Benin Republic; 30,880 tablets of Tramadol, Diazepam, Exol-5 in Kaduna By Olatunde Dodondawa For the first time in history, a 52-year-old father of four children who claims to be a businessman, Okeke Adolphus Anayochukwu has been arrested with black liquid […]

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The SPARK Of Kindness That Is Impacting Communities Through FirstBank Staff Initiatives

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By Olatunde Dodondawa The SPARK of kindness that is impacting communities through FirstBank staff initiatives Have you seen the videos on this link: https://www.firstbanknigeria.com/home/impact/crs-week/? Piece of advice: Please hold your handkerchief or make sure there is a good supply of tissue paper while you view. The initiative that inspired the efforts […]

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…Meets French experts on drug supply reduction
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Why I Had Surgical Procedure – Marwa

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By Olatunde Dodondawa …Meets French experts on drug supply reduction Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) has explained that he had to undergo a surgical procedure recently to treat a long-standing lower back pain that was due to his sporting […]

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Nigeria’s energy crisis cripples SMEs
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Nigeria’s Energy Crisis Cripples SMEs

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By Shakrullah Odunsi Nigeria’s current energy crisis has taken a negative toll on the activities of Small Medium Enterprises(SMEs) that are currently on life support. Indeed, the majority of the SMEs who spoke to Borderless News in separate interviews expressed frustration at the worsening state of the country’s energy supply […]

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…Donates R360,000 to Nelson Mandela Children’s Trust Fund
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Access Bank Commits To Improving Children’s Welfare With South Africa Charity Polo Tournament

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…Donates R360,000 to Nelson Mandela Children’s Trust Fund By Olatunde Dodondawa Access Bank Team, winners of the Access Bank Gold Cup pose with Ajoritsedere Awosika, Chairman, Access Bank Plc (3rd left) and Herbert Wigwe, GMD/CEO, Access Bank Plc (2nd right), during the Access Bank Polo Day which held at Val de […]

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PRESS RELEASE 1. EKO DISCO APPOINTS TINUADE SANDA AS ITS DEPUTY CEO 2. TINUADE SANDA NAMED EKEDC DEPUTY CEO 3. TINUADE SANDA BECOMES THE FIRST FEMALE DEPUTY CEO EKO DISCO The Board of Director of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has approved the appointment of Dr. Tinuade Sanda as the Deputy Managing Director of Eko the Company. Prior to her appointment, Dr. Sanda was the Chief Accounting Officer, a position she had occupied since 2013. This announcement was made by the EKEDC General Manager, Corporate Communications, Godwin Idemudia through an official statement to the press. He stated, ‘we are pleased to announce that the Board of Eko DisCo has approved the appointment of Dr. Tinuade Sanda as the new Deputy CEO, which is in line with the company’s strategies and procedures. The Board and the Management are confident in Dr. Sanda’s proficiency and capacity to assist in leading the company towards its vision of becoming the leading and customer-centric electricity distribution company in Africa.’ In his statement, the Board Chairman, EKEDC, Mr. Oritsedere Otubu said “We are proud to announce Tinuade Sanda our first female Deputy CEO. Her appointment has proven the resilience of our succession planning mechanisms and the value we place on our corporate governance practices, which underpin our philosophy of building and recognizing home-grown talents.’’ Dr. Tinuade Sanda is a senior executive with vast experience in Financial Reporting, Treasury Management, Taxation, Mergers and Acquisitions, Finance Regulation, Risk Management and Financial Modeling. Prior to joining EKEDC in 2013, Dr. Tinuade was the Head, Finance and Administration at Vanguard Energy Resources, a leading oil and gas trading services company. In 2001, she joined the banking sector at Chartered Bank of Nigeria where she rose through the ranks before joining Access Bank as the Head of Retail Risk Management till 2012 when she left the sector. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Financial Accounting from Obafemi Awolowo University, and master’s degree in Business Administration from the Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh. She also attended Strategic Financial Analysis for Business Evaluation Program at the Harvard Business School in 2015. She is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Nigeria; Institute of Management Consultants, United States; and Institute of Professional Financial Managers, London. She is also an Associate Member of Risk Management Association of Nigeria; Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria; and the Institute of Directors, Nigeria. In 2020, She was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy in Financial Management & Entrepreneurship from the ICON University of Management Science & Technology, Benin Republic. Reacting to her appointment, Dr. Tinuade Sanda expressed her gratitude towards her new responsibility in the Company. She stated, ‘I appreciate the Board’s belief in my ability as I look forward to supporting the CEO in developing Eko DisCo further with the formidable workforce. “We know our role in the electricity industry; hence, I am going to give my best to ensure EKEDC continues to deliver on its promise to our customers and enhance collaboration with stakeholders to bring about further growth and development in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry.’ Dr. Sanda is an active participant in the electricity market, and she is a member of the CFO subcommittee of The Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors (ANED) where her innovative ideas have led to positive changes introduced in the financial processes and systems of participants in the power sector.
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Eko Disco Appoints Tinuade Sanda As Its Deputy CEO

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By Olatunde Dodondawa The Board of Directors of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has approved the appointment of Dr. Tinuade Sanda as the Deputy Managing Director of Eko the Company. Prior to her appointment, Dr. Sanda was the Chief Accounting Officer, a position she had occupied since 2013. This announcement […]

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World Civil Defence Day: NSCDC CG, Audi Commissions Vehicles Amidst Promises For More Efficient Service Delivery

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By Olatunde Dodondawa As World Civil Defence Day is been celebrated in all member nations around the world with the theme: “Civil Defence and Management of Displaced Population in the face of Disaster and Crisis; Role of Volunteers and the fight against Pandemic”, the Commandant General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence […]

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ExxonMobil, Seplat Deal Win-Win For Economy – Mackenzie

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By Shakrullah Odunsi The recent disclosure by Seplat Energy Plc on February 25 of an agreement to acquire the entire share capital of Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (MPNU), a subsidiary of ExxonMobil, Wood Mackenzie, a trusted intelligence provider that empowers decision-makers with unique insights on the world’s natural resources, in […]

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