February 2025 – Page 2 – African CEO Magazine

International Finance Corporation (IFC) Invests in Lagos Free Zone to Support Industrial Growth and Economic Diversification in Nigeria

February 22, 2025 Nigerian CEO Magazine Comments Off

IFC has announced an equity investment of up to $50 million in Lagos Free Zone (www.LagosFreeZone.com) Company to support the development and expansion of Nigeria’s […]

IFC makes Nigeria free-trade zone investment

February 22, 2025 Nigerian CEO Magazine Comments Off

The development finance institution has made a USD 50 million investment in the Lagos Free Zone, Nigeria’s inaugural privately developed free-trade zone. The World Bank-affiliated […]

Abimbola Ozomah, Executive Director, Polaris Bank Limited.

February 22, 2025 Nigerian CEO Magazine Comments Off

Abimbola Ozomah (Mrs.) is the Executive Director in charge of Corporate and Investment Banking at Polaris Bank Limited. She has over three decades of experience in […]

Oluseyi Popoola Oyefeso, Executive Director, Retail Banking South, First Bank of Nigeria Ltd.

February 22, 2025 Nigerian CEO Magazine Comments Off

Oluseyi Popoola Oyefeso was appointed the Executive Director, Retail Banking South in January 2023. Prior to this appointment, he was the Group Executive, Retail Banking […]

Sharafadeen Muhammed, Executive Director, Polaris Bank Nigeria Ltd.

February 22, 2025 Nigerian CEO Magazine Comments Off

Mr. Sharafadeen Muhammed is the Executive Director in charge of Operations of the Bank. He served as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Citibank, where […]

The Rising Stars In Africa’s Evolving Startup Landscape

February 22, 2025 Nigerian CEO Magazine Comments Off

Africa’s next wave of innovation will likely emerge not from Lagos or Nairobi but from Kigali, Dakar, or Tunis — offering global investors the chance […]

Africa’s Richest Man Doubled His Fortune On A Massive — And Risky — $23 Billion Bet

February 22, 2025 Nigerian CEO Magazine Comments Off

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote broke his government’s oil monopoly by building the largest petroleum refinery in Africa. So far, only he has reaped the rewards. […]

Meta Will Spend Record $60 Billion On AI This Year, Zuckerberg Says

February 22, 2025 Nigerian CEO Magazine Comments Off

Meta Will Spend Record $60 Billion On AI This Year, Zuckerberg Says—After Trump Announces Stargate Deal With OpenAI Topline Meta will rapidly ramp up its […]

“History Is In The Making, And I Am One Of The Few Holding The Pen.” – Nigerian Singer Yemi Alade

February 22, 2025 Nigerian CEO Magazine Comments Off

In November last year, Yemi Alade earned her first Grammy nomination in the 2025 Best African Music Performance category. That moment is already a major […]

Ngozi Akamelu, Director, Internal Assurance, Airtel Africa

February 20, 2025 Nigerian CEO Magazine Comments Off

Ngozi Akamelu is Director of Internal Audit & Risk (Internal Assurance) at Airtel Africa. She joined Airtel Nigeria in September 2022, with over 20 years […]

Month: February 2025

International Finance Corporation (IFC) Invests in Lagos Free Zone to Support Industrial Growth and Economic Diversification in Nigeria

IFC makes Nigeria free-trade zone investment

Abimbola Ozomah, Executive Director, Polaris Bank Limited.

Oluseyi Popoola Oyefeso, Executive Director, Retail Banking South, First Bank of Nigeria Ltd.

Sharafadeen Muhammed, Executive Director, Polaris Bank Nigeria Ltd.

The Rising Stars In Africa’s Evolving Startup Landscape

Africa’s Richest Man Doubled His Fortune On A Massive — And Risky — $23 Billion Bet

Meta Will Spend Record $60 Billion On AI This Year, Zuckerberg Says

“History Is In The Making, And I Am One Of The Few Holding The Pen.” – Nigerian Singer Yemi Alade

Ngozi Akamelu, Director, Internal Assurance, Airtel Africa

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