Ecobank Transnational Incorporated today announces the departure of Group CEO Mr Thierry Tanoh with effect from 12 March 2014. Effective the same date he will no longer be a Director of ETI. Mr Tanoh joined the Ecobank Group as CEO designate in July 2012 and commenced his executive role in October 2012 prior to being appointed Group CEO in January 2013. He will be replaced by Mr Albert Essien, currently Deputy CEO/ Group Executive Director for Corporate and Investment Bank, with immediate effect. Mr Albert Essien has been at Ecobank for more than twenty years rising to the position of Deputy Group CEO two years ago.

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L-R: Manager, Trade Sales, British Airways, Mr. Ademola Sanya; General Manager, West Africa, British Airways, Mr. Kola Olayinka and Legal Adviser, Nigeria College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, Afolake St. Matthew Daniel, at the press conference to announce the launch of the British Airways 'Leaders of Tomorrow'

In a move aimed at further deepening its contribution to the development of the Nigerian aviation industry, British Airways has announced the launch of a capacity building initiative tagged 'Leaders of Tomorrow'.

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In recognition of the role of women in nation building and their contribution to world development, Intel Corporation has joined in the global celebration of International Women’s Day with a call for improved commitment towards the empowerment of women and the girl child in all fields of human endeavor including technology and entrepreneurial skills.

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L-R: Oscar Onyema, Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Stock Exchange; Oluwole Abegunde, Managing Director of Meristem Securities Ltd. and Sulaiman Adedokun,Managing Director of Meristem Wealth Management Ltd. at the launch of Meritrade Online Stock Trading platform recently at NSE building, Lagos.

Leading stock broker, Meristem Securities has unveiled an online stock trading platform, called Meritrade. The online platform with Mobile apps will serve as a virtual stockbroking platform, helping users to trade stocks on the Nigerian Stock Exchange from anywhere in the world.

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British Airways has been named the winning Consumer Superbrand of 2014, securing the top position against 1,500 other brands vying for the prestigious title. It’s the first time an airline or travel brand of any kind has topped the poll.

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L-R: Mr. Ekundare Olubunmi, Country Manager, Intel Corporation, Chief Clement Isok, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Science & Technology, Akwa Ibom, Prof. Chris Ovuworie- (Lead Judge), Department of Production Engineering, University of Benin, Enyioma Anaba, Head of Marketing, interswitch and Dr. Jerry Orhue, Executive Director, Genius Ilumina at the closing ceremony of just concluded 2014 National Festival of School Science Fair held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State

The sponsors of 2014 National School Science Fair has announced its winners as it brings to a close the week-long science competition. This year’s competition showcased intellectual exchange and creativity of science projects ranging from health, food, nutrition to engineering and manufacturing.

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(L-R):  Acting Chief Executive Officer, Etisalat Nigeria, Matthew Willsher; Winner, Etisalat Prize for Literature, NoViolet Bulawayo; Runners-Up, Etisalat Prize for Literature, Karen Jennings and Yewande Omotoso at the award ceremony of the inaugural Etisalat Pan African Prize for Literature which held at Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island

The search for Africa’s most prolific debut fiction writer, the Etisalat Prize for Literature, climaxed last Sunday at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island Lagos, with NoViolet Bulawayo carting home the coveted prize of £15,000.

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