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Zenith Bank appoints first female GMD, Dr. Adaora Umeoji

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Zenith Bank appoints first female GMD, Dr. Adaora Umeoji

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Zenith Bank Plc, on Tuesday, appointed Dr. Adaora Umeoji as its new Group Managing Director.

This appointment makes Umeoji the first female to be appointed as the GMD of the bank.

She will be taking over from the current GMD, Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, after his time in office expires on May 31.

Her appointment is to take effect June 1, 2024, according to a statement signed by the Company Secretary, Michael Otu.

Umeoji holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Jos.

She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a first-class honour in Law from Baze University, Abuja.

She holds a Master of Law from the University of Salford, United Kingdom, as well as a Master in Business Administration from the University of Calabar.

She attended the Advanced Management Programme at Harvard Business School.

Umeoji attended the strategic thinking and Management programme at Wharton Business School, USA.

She also attended the executive programme in Strategic Management and has a Certificate in Leading Global Business all from Harvard Business School, USA.

The new GMD holds a certificate in the Global Banking Programme from the Columbia Business School.

The first female Zenith Bank GMD has a Doctorate in Business Administration from Apollos University, USA.

She holds a Certificate in Economics for Business from the prestigious MIT Sloan School of Management, USA.

She is a fellow of the Chartered Banker Institute, UK, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators, the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria, Nigerian Institute of Management, Institute of Credit Administration and the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Nigeria among others.

She is the founder of the Catholic Bankers Association of Nigeria.

In 2022, Umeoji was honoured with the national honour of the Officer of the Order of the Niger, as a recognition of her contributions to nation-building by the Federal Government.

She is a Peace Advocate of the United Nations (UN-POLAC).

The CEO has 30 years of experience in the banking sector.

Before her appointment, Umeoji has been the Deputy Managing Director of the bank since October 28, 2016.

 

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MTN rallies Kano Youths to Embrace Digital Tools, Drive Change

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Telecom giant, MTN Nigeria has urged young Nigerians to embrace digital technology and affordable data services to harness their potential and positively impact their communities.

Speaking at the Kano leg of the Go Make A Difference (Go M.A.D) campaign, MTN’s Regional Manager for Sales and Distribution in Kano, Abu-Sufyan Aliyu, said the initiative is designed to empower youths to showcase their skills, connect globally, and drive social change.

Aliyu noted that MTN’s customized data plans are built to support different lifestyles, making digital access easier for everyone.

He stressed that young people need only the right mindset and internet access to make a lasting difference.

“This campaign is about sparking a movement — using simple tools like mobile data to inspire, educate, and create change,” he said.

Aliyu described Kano as a vibrant youth-driven city ripe for digital transformation.

Ms Oyeronke George, Manager, Go-To-Market, urged Nigerians to take bold steps and make meaningful impact in their communities, stressing that MTN data offers limitless opportunities.

She said the company aims to nurture a generation of tech-savvy Nigerians capable of addressing local challenges.

Also speaking, Mr Hamza Adamu Panda, Managing Director of Fantel Nigeria Ltd., lauded MTN for its role in supporting youth development and entrepreneurship.

He recounted his growth from a three-man team in 2001 to a workforce of over 200 across 30 branches, noting that his journey with MTN inspired the creation of the Fantel Business School to train young entrepreneurs.

The Go M.A.D initiative, which has made stops in Ibadan, Port Harcourt, Jos and Abuja, aims to ignite a nationwide culture of self-empowerment and digital creativity.

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MTN rallies Kano Youths to Embrace Digital Tools, Drive Change

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By Muhammad Nur Tijani

 

Telecom giant, MTN Nigeria has urged young Nigerians to embrace digital technology and affordable data services to harness their potential and positively impact their communities.

Speaking at the Kano leg of the Go Make A Difference (Go M.A.D) campaign, MTN’s Regional Manager for Sales and Distribution in Kano, Abu-Sufyan Aliyu, said the initiative is designed to empower youths to showcase their skills, connect globally, and drive social change.

Aliyu noted that MTN’s customized data plans are built to support different lifestyles, making digital access easier for everyone.

He stressed that young people need only the right mindset and internet access to make a lasting difference.

“This campaign is about sparking a movement — using simple tools like mobile data to inspire, educate, and create change,” he said.

Aliyu described Kano as a vibrant youth-driven city ripe for digital transformation.

Ms Oyeronke George, Manager, Go-To-Market, urged Nigerians to take bold steps and make meaningful impact in their communities, stressing that MTN data offers limitless opportunities.

She said the company aims to nurture a generation of tech-savvy Nigerians capable of addressing local challenges.

Also speaking, Mr Hamza Adamu Panda, Managing Director of Fantel Nigeria Ltd., lauded MTN for its role in supporting youth development and entrepreneurship.

He recounted his growth from a three-man team in 2001 to a workforce of over 200 across 30 branches, noting that his journey with MTN inspired the creation of the Fantel Business School to train young entrepreneurs.

The Go M.A.D initiative, which has made stops in Ibadan, Port Harcourt, Jos and Abuja, aims to ignite a nationwide culture of self-empowerment and digital creativity

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Customs Processes 16,000 B’Odogwu Applications in Kano, Jigawa

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The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Kano/Jigawa Command, has launched the B’Odogwu Data Window System, an indigenous registration portal for shippers, terminal agents, and traders. This system is designed to integrate a unified national data network within the service.

 

Dalhatu Abubakar, the Area Controller in charge of the Command, officially inaugurated the platform on Tuesday during a training session for terminal operators, traders, and shippers in the Kano and Jigawa Operational Area.

 

Abubakar explained that the initiative aims to enhance security, improve operational efficiency, and ensure that Customs operations are locally controlled and managed. He revealed that over 16,000 applications had been processed through the B’Odogwu system between January and March 2025.

 

The Area Controller emphasized that the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has shown competence, commitment, and dedication in transitioning from third-party service providers to the B’Odogwu system, which stands for “Reliable Border System.”

 

He highlighted that the system incorporates new features designed for speed, reliability, transparency, and regulatory compliance.

 

Abubakar further warned that terminal operators not integrated into the B’Odogwu system would be barred from operating in Nigeria.

 

“To ensure full compliance, Customs is actively training terminal operators, shippers, traders, and licensed agents to onboard their licences into the system,” he said. “We urge all stakeholders to onboard now, as those who fail to register will lose access once the system is fully implemented.”

 

“Agents must also register with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) as part of the operational regulations,” Abubakar added. “This system promotes compliance, reduces irregularities in agents’ dealings with Customs, and enhances transparency in trade facilitation.”

 

He assured stakeholders that B’Odogwu operates on an independent network with minimal downtime, ensuring continuous service availability.

 

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