Tag: Uche Orji

Access Bank Appoints Uche Orji Independent Non-Executive Director

Ganiyu Amodu

Access Holdings Plc has appointed Mr. Uche Orji as an Independent Non-Executive Director of its flagship subsidiary, Access Bank Plc. His appointment took effect from January 7, 2025, following the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria, a statement said on Saturday. The statement quoted that the appointment reflects the bank’s commitment to enhancing our governance practices and ensuring a diverse and experienced board. Mr. Orji is a renowned investment banking professional, information technology entrepreneur, and finance expert with three decades of professional and board experience. He is the co-founder…

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Russia: Nigeria Buys Emergency Canadian Potash Amid Food Crisis Fears

ADESUPO OSOSANYA

Africa’s biggest economy coughes out money at 250% Cost for Potash, a key fertiliser, to replace lost supply from Russia   Nigeria had to buy emergency supplies of Canadian potash in April after the country was unable to import the key fertilizer from Russia due to the impact of Western sanctions, the head of Nigeria’s sovereign investment authority NSIA said. Platforms Africa reports that Canadian potash will hopefully arrive just in the nick of time for the planting season, which starts as early as end-May in some parts of Nigeria…

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