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SanlamAllianz Hosts 2025 NCRIB Empowerment Series, Commits To Supporting Body Of Brokers

Amaka Obiefuna
 SanlamAllianz, the newly launched joint venture between Sanlam and Allianz in Nigeria, successfully hosted the first edition of the 2025 NCRIB Empowerment Series, a flagship initiative designed to empower insurance professionals and drive industry growth. The event, which took place at the Insurance Brokers House in Lagos, brought together top brokers, industry experts, thought leaders, and professionals to share insights and experiences.
“We are proud to have hosted the 2025 NCRIB Empowerment Series, which has helped to build capacity, foster innovation, and drive industry growth,” Tunde Mimiko, MD/CEO SanlamAllianz Life Insurance Nigeria, said in his welcome address at the event. “We are committed to supporting the growth and development of the insurance industry in Nigeria, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers,” he concluded.
The event featured an empowerment session on Insurance Pitching as well as a health talk on Hepatitis. The high point of the event was the special unveiling of the SanlamAllianz brand to the elite association by the MD/CEO, SanlamAllianz General Insurance, Yomi Onifade. “Today, we formally unveil to you a new champion of insurance and non-banking financial services, with ambitions for every player in Africa, whether individuals, public or private employees, large companies and SMEs, major projects, or large risks. But also, workers in the informal sector, he said.
In his speech, the President of NCRIB, Prince Babatunde Oguntade, expressed gratitude to SanlamAllianz for the sponsorship highlighting the significance of the event being the first of the Empowerment Series in 2025.
In alignment with the industry’s recently launched maiden edition of the Nigerian Insurance Awareness week, SanlamAllianz is currently leading a 12-city tour to introduce the brand to its retail customers and promote insurance education across the country. The tour has already covered cities like Akure, Ibadan and Abuja with major cities like Port Harcourt, Jos, Enugu, Owerri, Kano, Uyo Onitsha, Warri and Onitsha on the itinerary.
About SanlamAllianz
SanlamAllianz is a leading insurance company in Nigeria, offering a range of life and general insurance products and services. With a strong presence in the country, SanlamAllianz is committed to providing innovative solutions and exceptional customer service.
Online Poster by — July 8, 2025 in News 0
Union Bank Strengthens Public-Private Partnership At Maiden International Civil Service Conference 

Union Bank, one of the nation’s most respected financial institutions,
reinforced its commitment to national progress as a proud partner of the inaugural International Civil Service Conference held on June 25 and 26, 2025 at the Eagle Square Arena, Abuja.
The conference, themed “Rejuvenate, Innovate & Accelerate,” convened civil servants, policymakers, and development partners to drive reforms and digital transformation in Nigeria’s public service.
Organised by the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation and the Global
Government Forum UK, the conference highlighted critical priorities such as strong inclusive leadership, fostering an agile and digital culture, and effective public service delivery structures that transcend organisational silos. These closely align with Union Bank’s expertise in delivering innovative digital banking solutions and supporting public sector efficiency.
In a statement to the media, Mannir Ringim, Executive Director, North and Public Sector, said: “At Union Bank, we believe in the transformative power of public-private partnerships. Our support for this landmark conference underscores our dedication to modernising Nigeria’s civil service through innovative financial solutions and digital platforms that foster transparency
and efficiency.”
Union Bank’s participation reflects its leadership in public sector collaboration, and this support for the International Civil Service Conference attended by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and senior public sector leaders from across Africa, reinforces the Bank’s role as a key enabler of Nigeria’s development and sustainable economic growth.
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About Union Bank of Nigeria Plc
Established in 1917, Union Bank is a leading provider of financial services in Nigeria,
renowned for its “Simpler, Smarter Banking” philosophy. With a nationwide network and a strong focus on digital innovation, Union Bank continues to empower individuals, businesses, and the public sector to achieve lasting success.
The Bank is a trusted and recognisable brand with an extensive network of over 300 branches across Nigeria. The Bank offers various banking services to individual and corporate clients, including current, savings, and deposit  account services, funds transfer, foreign currency domiciliation, loans, overdrafts, equipment leasing, and trade finance.
The Bank also offers customers convenient electronic banking channels and products, including Online Banking, Mobile Banking, Debit Cards, ATMs, and POS Systems.More information can be found at: www.unionbankng.comMedia Enquiries: Favour Ayeni+234 (0) 201 271 6800mediarelations@unionbankng.com
Online Poster by — July 8, 2025 in News 0
Digital Realty Nigeria’s Ikechukwu Nnamani Bags Digital Economy Icon Of The Year

By Winifred Bosa
 Engr. Ikechukwu Nnamani, Managing Director of Digital Realty Nigeria, has been honoured as the Digital Economy Icon of the Year at the 2025 Digital Innovation Awards (DIA), held at the Labadi Beach Resort in Accra.
The award recognizes his outstanding contributions to the advancement of Africa’s digital infrastructure, cementing his reputation as a transformative leader in the continent’s technology sector.
The Digital Innovation Awards, organized by InstinctWave, is one of Africa’s foremost platforms celebrating excellence in ICT and digital transformation. This year’s ceremony highlighted the pivotal role of data centers and digital infrastructure in shaping Africa’s economic future.
Mr Akin Naphtal, CEO, InstinctWave described Nnamani as an exceptional driver of the continent’s digital economy,” commending his strategic vision and hands-on leadership in building critical data center infrastructure. “Engr. Nnamani’s work has laid the foundation for Africa’s digital growth, making him a standout choice for this honour,” Naphtal said, adding that his influence extends well beyond Nigeria, impacting the continent at large.
Accepting the award, Engr. Nnamani expressed deep gratitude and dedicated the recognition to the Digital Realty Nigeria team, industry partners, and his family. “This recognition fuels my passion to accelerate Africa’s digital transformation,” he remarked. “I’m humbled, but I see this as a call to continue driving innovation for the continent’s prosperity.” Nnamani emphasized that the success of Digital Realty Nigeria is the result of collective effort, and he reaffirmed his commitment to fostering growth and innovation across Africa’s digital ecosystem.
The Digital Economy Icon of the Year accolade adds to a growing list of recognition for Nnamani in 2025. He had received the Datacenter ICON Award at the Africa Digital Economy Awards (ADEA) .
These honours reflect his sustained leadership and vision in positioning Digital Realty Nigeria as  Africa’s most interconnected data center facility and a primary peering point for the region.
Engr. Nnamani’s efforts have not only advanced Nigeria’s ICT landscape but have also contributed to the development of telecom and ICT infrastructure across multiple African countries.His work has empowered businesses with access to world-class data center services, supported the localization of digital content, and attracted foreign direct investment into the region.
Online Poster by — July 8, 2025 in News 0
Stephen Onaivi Set To Headline Brand Handlers Summit 2025 As Keynote Speaker

Marketing Space, the organisers of the Brand Handlers Summit & Awards, has announced Mr. Stephen Oluwatoyin Onaivi, Managing Director of mediaReach OMD Nigeria, as the keynote speaker for the inaugural 2025 edition of the summit.
With over 15 years of leadership across Nigeria and West & Central Africa, Stephen Onaivi stands as a luminary in media strategy, planning, and innovation.
 Having led mediaReach OMD Ghana from 2018 before his appointment as MD of mediaReach OMD Nigeria in 2024, he has driven transformational growth for global brands like Vodafone, Airtel, Google, Uber, Diageo, and GlaxoSmithKline.
An alumnus of the University of Lagos (B.A. Philosophy; M.A. Public & International Affairs), Lagos Business School, and London Business School executive education, Mr. Onaivi is a respected Fellow of the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) and a Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity jury member in 2023.
He also founded the “Play with Stephen” annual golf tournament, supporting autism awareness in Ghana.
Under his stewardship, mediaReach OMD introduced the “OMD Consumer Intelligence” platform to harness advanced analytics for real-time brand insights, celebrating 25 years of agency leadership.
His expertise and commitment to innovation positioned him as the ideal voice to open the maiden Brand Handlers Summit, a gathering dedicated to redefining marketing excellence in Africa.
Themed “Advancing Nigeria’s Marketing Ecosystem To Drive Brand Growth,” the Brand Handlers Summit & Awards 2025 is scheduled to take place on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Regency Hall, Otunba Jobi-Fele Way, CBD, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos by 3:00pm.
According to Lukman Ishau, Publisher of Marketing Space magazine and Convener of The Brand Handlers Summit & Awards 2025, “We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Stephen Onaivi as our keynote speaker. His visionary leadership marked by pioneering media intelligence tools and fostering regional growth embodies the standards we aim to set at our summit. His address will set the tone for a transformative dialogue.”
“Selecting Stephen as the first speaker in our maiden summit reflects his proven ability to bridge strategy, technology, and people. He represents the change-makers who will define the future of African branding,’’ he added.
The Brand Handlers Summit & Awards is designed to be one of Nigeria’s foremost gatherings of marketing minds and brand custodians, offering networking opportunities, knowledge exchange, and a platform for spotlighting excellence in the marketing and communications industry.
The 2025 summit will feature thought-provoking discussions, workshops, and recognition of outstanding contributions to marketing excellence.
Online Poster by — July 8, 2025 in News 0
Nwabunike Oranu Mourns His Sister Late Nwamaka Obielom

By Chikaodi Chukwuleta
It was a moment of grief at the family of late Nwamaka Victoria Obielom( nee Onuegbu) Nri  in Aniocha local government Area of Anambra.
The brother to the deceased  Chief Nwabunike Oranu praised late Nwamaka Obielom for the kind of life lived when she was on earth, describing her a virtous woman dedicates to the things of the lord, peace maker with a nick name Ebubeagu, humble, kind.
According to him, she is a mother in isreal who took care of everybody around her with nuture and care, and a good woman in deed, and prayed that God will guide her children especially at this trying period and give them fortitude to bear the lost.
He prayed that God will protect and lead everybody that came from far and near for the burial of late Nwamaka Obielom  which she describes as her elder sister.
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Keyamo Inaugurates Enugu Air, Commends Mbah

Keyamo Inaugurates Enugu Air, Says Mbah Incredible, Will be Hard to Defeat | PDP Governors ForumLarryBravo Nwaiwu
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, SAN, on Monday, inaugurated Enugu Air, a state-owned commercial airline established by the Governor Peter Mbah Administration with three Embraer airplanes for a start.
Recalling Mbah’s persistence and energy in bringing Enugu Air to reality, Keyamo described him as “an incredible, performing governor”, noting that it would be difficult to defeat him in 2027, given the level of work he had done in just two years.
This was even as governor Mbah described the feat as a triumph of vision, and the beginning of Enugu’s journey to becoming a major aviation hub.
“Governor Peter Mbah was the first governor that visited me immediately I was sworn in as a Minister. I said this man will not even allow me to settle down first. The governor was relentless, persistent and pushing to the extent that I asked, this private sector experience you are bringing into Enugu, do you want Enugu to explode?
“It was incredible. He was not even waiting for us to come to him. Dr. Peter Mbah was coming to Abuja almost every week to press the button to make sure that a couple of things happen and this (launch of Enugu Air) is just one of them,” he said.
He commended the state’s choice of XEJet as partner and operator of Enugu Air, describing XEJet as a highly competent and 100 per cent Nigeria-owned key player in the nation’s and Africa’s aviation industry.
“XEJet is not only supporting Enugu Air, it is running the Sierra Leonean National Airline. That is what the Renewed Hope Agenda is all about,” he stated.
The minister dismissed the misgivings over federal government’s plan to concession the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, AIIA, and lauded Mbah’s strenuous effort towards to ensure the imminent completion and operationalisation of the airport.
“He also came back to us and said, ‘look, I want to attract private sector investment into Enugu Airport. I will not wait for beaurocracy to run this airport for the good of Enugu people. The pace of development is too slow.’
“I said, ‘Your Excellency, just finish the Enugu Air first.’ He said no. As I speak to you, in the next few months, and few years, Enugu Airport will not be what you see here today. Private sector is coming into Enugu Airport, driven by the governor.
“We are running the airport at a loss because we don’t have the drive of the private sector. But Enugu will be a bigger international hub now and we are going to approve regional operations from here to African States. Bring your letter tomorrow we will approve it,” Keyamo stated.
He said that despite being of a different political party from the governor, he could not hide the fact that the governor had performed and would be difficult to defeat in any election.
“Dr. Peter Mbah, you are a PDP, but we are afraid of you. The way you are going, we don’t know what will happen. We don’t know how to draw a scheme to defeat you, but we will be planning.
“It is an incredible vision you have here. Mr. President has said it himself. I am only reflecting what the president said.
“Beyond party lines, we should not be afraid to say it. You have a progressive spirit and you have done well for Enugu State. You are one of the best performing governors,” he said.
He urged the governor and the CEO of Enugu Air to ensure that the airline was run professionally like a business, while also urging the people of Enugu State to patronise their own aircraft.
Speaking, Governor Mbah described the launch of Enugu Air as “a triumph of vision, a testament to Nigeria’s immense aviation potential and economic renaissance.”
He explained that Enugu Air would expand beyong the present routes to various other Nigerian cities and beyond.
“We are starting off with three Embraer aircraft – efficient elegant birds made for our terrain. Our routes begin with a powerful golden triangle: Enugu to Abuja to Lagos. From there, we stretch our wings to Port Harcourt, Owerri, Benin, Kano, and across various other cities.
“But we are not stopping there. In the next phase, we will fly beyond Nigeria, into other African countries, China, Europe, UK, US, and other global business hubs,” Mbah said.
He said that Enugu Air was established to create jobs and career paths for the young people; a faster and more reliable access to markets, clients, and capita by business people; a simpler and more dignified access to home for the diaspora, and a ready gateway to collaboration and opportunity for investors interested in Enugu.
He thanked President Bola Tinubu, Keyamo, and various agencies under the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Fidelity Bank, among others, for their great support towards the realisation of the state carrier.
Earlier, Enugu State Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Obi Ozor, assured that Enugu Air would live up to its dream.
The Managing Director of Fidelity Bank PLC, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, and the CEO of XEJet, Engr. Ayuba Emmanuel, described Mbah as a visionary and courageous leader and assured the state of their continued partnership to actualise his dreams for the state.
The event witnessed a large turnout of Enugu people and was graced by many dignitaries, including the Speaker of Enugu State House of Assembly, Hon. Uchenna Ugwu.
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