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Ukrainian leader, Volodymyr Zelensky, on Friday warned that his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, wanted to “manipulate” Donald Trump, after the Kremlin chief praised the US leader and said he was ready for talks with him. Kyiv earlier warned against any Putin-Trump peace talks on the near three-year war without its and European participation. “He wants
Hot SourceRoosevelt Ogbonna Resigns From Access HoldCo, Remains Access Bank CEO
Nume Ekeghe
Access Holdings Plc has announced the resignation of Mr. Roosevelt Ogbonna, the Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc, from its Board as a Non-Executive Director, after three and a half years of service.
Despite stepping down from the holding company’s Board, Ogbonna will continue to lead Access Bank, the group’s flagship subsidiary, where he has been instrumental in driving growth and innovation across Nigeria’s banking sector.
According to a statement signed by the Company Secretary, Sunday Ekwochi, the decision was taken in compliance with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Corporate Governance Guidelines for Financial Holding Companies, 2023, which caps the maximum number of directors at nine for financial holding companies.
It states: “Access Holdings Pic (the Company’) today announces the resignation of one of its Non- Executive Directors Mr. Roosevelt Ogbonna from the Board after three and half years of dedicated service.Mr. Ogbonna continues to serve as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc, the Company’s flagship subsidiary.
“His resignation allows the Company to comply with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Corporate Governance Guidelines for Financial Holding Companies in Nigeria, 2023, which stipulates a maximum of nine (9) directors for the Board of a Financial Holding Company.
The board commended Ogbonna for his commitment and contributions during his tenure, noting that his insights helped shape strategic decisions at the group level.
“The Board appreciates Mr. Ogbonna for his outstanding and continued contributions to the Access Group.”
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Hot SourceTinubu Orders Six-month Ban on Raw Shea Nut Export
Deji Elumoye in Abuja
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday ordered, with immediate effect, a six-month ban on the export of raw shea nut to curb informal trade, boost processor utilization, capture higher export value and stabilize the sector.
The ban is specifically aimed at boosting Nigeria’s shea value chain to generate around $300 million annually in the short term.
Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, made this known at the State House, Abuja.
Details later…
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