Winners Of 2017 Nigerian Stock Exchange CEO Awards

The Nigerian Stock Exchange CEO Awards has produced winners, who were unveiled on December 13, 2017, at the Stock Exchange House, Lagos.

Dangote Cement Plc was named the Most Compliant Listed Company for 2017, having demonstrated the highest degree of compliance with the rules and regulations regarding disclosure obligations of listed companies on the Exchange in 2017.

The award for the Best Dealing Member firm went to Stanbic IBTC Stockbrokers Limited, for a high performance culture. It was the firm’s sixth consecutive win in the NSE CEO Awards. Stanbic IBTC Stockbrokers Limited accounted for the highest value of trades on the Exchange in 2017.

Pilot Securities Limited won the award for the Most Compliant Dealing Member firm of the year 2017, for demonstrating the best level of compliance with the NSE Rules and Regulations. The firm was honoured for its compliance with the Minimum Operating Standards of the Exchange, adequate and timely rendition of statutory and regulatory returns.

Chief Executive Officer of NSE, Mr. Oscar Onyema stated:

“I would like to congratulate all the 2017 award winners who are all deserving of recognition. The awards are given solely on merit and are awarded to commend listed companies and dealing members for their excellent and exceptional performance, compliance to NSE rules and regulation, high ethical standards and impressive customer service that leave no room for any penalties.

The awards offer winners a year-round marketing opportunity and a big morale-booster for companies who have made extraordinary contributions to the Nigerian capital market and exemplify the highest standards.”

The Nigerian Stock Exchange CEO Awards was initiated in 2012 to motivate listed companies and dealing members to a higher level of corporate governance and compliance to reinforce investor confidence in the Nigerian capital market.

Winners Of 2017 GenesysIGNITE Innovation Prize

Three startups have emerged winners of the 2017 GenesysIGNITE innovation prize organised by Genesys Tech Hub in collaboration with CFAtech.ng.

The GenesysIGNITE innovation prize, is a South Eastern [Nigeria] startup convergence with a $10,000 cash prize reward for each of the startups.

Presenting the (mock) cheques to the winners, the Special Guest of Honour and Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu stated:

“Nigerian processes were not designed to turn research findings to commercial products; we are working seriously to address this.

Any nation that produces science and technology experts is always the toast of the world. [GenesysIGNITE] is doing what the Government has in mind with regards youths development- capacity building, incubation, venture capitals, and other supports.”

Winners Of 2017 GenesysIGNITE Innovation Prize

  1. Tutor Finder NG

Tutor Finder NG, home tutors in South East Nigeria with reach in Owerri, Awka, Enugu and Aba and over 54 professional tutors.  

Tutor Finder NG provide learners with the advantage of quality, experienced and innovative teachings that make them become the finished articles, far beyond the limitation of class room learning.

Tutor Finder provide support to classroom instruction and assignments and go back and deal with building blocks that were missed.

One-to-one tutoring helps students build confidence, and get individualized support and better grades.

2. PlayJoor

PlayJoor is a platform for real time multiplayer games. The developers make it possible for players to earn while competing against other players at a game they are skilled at.

The startups founders believe that people should enjoy games they are skilled at and to cap it up, earn while playing the games.

3. House of Uwe (cloth)  

Uwe.ng is an e-commerce shop selling made-to-order African apparels proudly designed in Africa by very experienced African designers.

House of Uwe provides a solution to the need of the fashion market by allowing shoppers order a custom made, individually tailored piece they truly love.

Obaseki John Folorunsho Eseiwi Emerge UNIBEN Best Graduating Student

Obaseki John Folorunsho Eseiwi has emerged the best graduating student at the University of Benin (UNIBEN) with a Cummulative Grade Point of 4.96.

He also gave the valedictory speech at the convocation ceremony which held on 24th of  November, 2017, the convocation had in attendance the university’s chancellor, HRM Emir Muhammadu Sanusi Lamido II, Emir of Kano.

Obaseki John Folorunsho Eseiwi graduated from the Department of Plant Biology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Life Sciences. He surpassed slightly Tochukwu Okafor of the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering with a CGPA of 4.95.

Awards won by Tochukwu Okafor include:
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  • Best Graduating Student, University of Benin.
  • Dean’s Prize to the Best Graduating Student in academic performance, Faculty of Engineering.‎
  • Department Prize to the Best Graduating Student, Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering.
  • Nigerian Society of Engineers Prize to the Best Overall Graduating Student in the Faculty of Engineering.
  • Arch. Aminu Abubakar Prize to the Best Graduating Student in the Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering.
  • Nicholas and Victoria Osifo Memorial Scholarship to the Best Graduating Student in Engineering.

Viola-Nuela Echebima: 1st Class/BGS At UNN [2016] & NLS [2017]

Viola-Nuela Echebima, who graduated from the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) in 2016 with a First Class and the best graduating student, also made First Class at the Nigerian Law School (NLS).

Apart from Viola-Nuela Echebima, 28 out of the 4,294 candidate’s called to the Nigerian Bar on the 12th of December 2017, bagged First Class after the August 2017 bar examinations.

Peace Eze Is University of Louisiana 2017 Outstanding Graduate

Peace Eze, a geology major with a 3.82 GPA, has emerged the University of Louisiana (UL) 2017 Outstanding Graduate.

Peace Eze received her award during ceremonies held at the UL Lafayette Alumni Center.

Peace Eze was nominated by the Ray P. Authement College of Sciences. She joined seven other Outstanding Graduate nominees, including: Lauren Lawson, College of the Arts; Andrew Albritton, B.I. Moody III College of Business Administration; Julia Ross, College of Engineering; Brandy K. Milliman, College of Education; Ashley Bernard, College of Liberal Arts; Patrick Williamson, College of Nursing and Allied Health Professions; and Sarah Martin, University College.

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Winners Of 2017 Nigeria Media Merit Award (NMMA)

Winners have emerged at the 2017 Nigeria Media Merit Award (NMMA), held at the Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos.

Winners Of 2017 Nigeria Media Merit Award (NMMA)

  • Nigerian Tribune won four awards

Nigerian Tribune won the Prize for Editorial Writing of the Year; Sulaimon Olanrewaju won the Coca-Cola Prize for Brand and Marketing Reporter of the Year, and the MTN Prize for Telecommunications Reporter of the Year; and Yejide Gbenga-Ogundare won the Saraki Prize for Agriculture Reporter of the Year.

  • Vanguard Newspapers had its Senior Health Correspondent, Mrs. Chioma Obinna as winner of the 9mobile Most Innovative Reporter of the Year Award.
    She clinched the award with her entry entitled: “National Hospital Where Death is Cheap.”
  • Channels Television has won the Best Television Station Of The Year award – for a record 12th time.
  • The PUNCH won the Newspaper of the Year award.

Eric Dumo was named winner in the Corporate Social Responsibility category with his story titled: “I have sold everything including my wedding ring to stay alive.”

Arukaino Umukoro, emerged winner in the Defence Reporter category with his entry titled: “Our Police their servants: How Nigeria’s VIPs use officers, others as domestic servants.”

 

Ozioma Ubabukoh, clinched the Notore Prize for Environment Reporter of the Year prize, with the story titled: “How apps help motorists to navigate Lagos’ chaotic traffic.”
  • New Telegraph Newspaper clinched a total of eight awards.

New Telegraph’s Head of Investigation desk, Mr. Isioma Madike, won in two categories of both the Energy and Entertainment Reporter of the Year.

The Aviation Editor, Wole Shadare, won the Aviation Reporter of the Year with his entry; “White elephant airport.”

The newspaper’s Group Political Editor, Mr. Felix Nwaneri, was declared the winner of the Lateef Jakande Prize for the Political Reporter of the Year with his entry entitled; “A Federation of Unequal,” while the Assistant Editor, Oluwatosin Omoniyi was named the Female Reporter of the Year with her two-part story; “Dustbin Estate: Paradise of filth.”

Similarly, the newspaper’s Property Editor, Mr. Dayo Ayeyemi, was declared the winner of the Real Estate/Construction category with his story titled: “Faulty foundations: The Unanswered Questions.”

Also, New Telegraph’s Finance Editor, Mr. Abdulwahab Isa won the former Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola Prize for Culture and Tradition with his story titled: “Zuma Rock: A monstrous Home of Mysteries.”

Mojeed Alabi, won the Education Reporter of the Year award with his entry, “Ivory towers of fraud.”

  • Alhaji Lateef Jakande received the Distinguished Leadership Award; Eminent Media Icon was awarded to Dr. Alex Ibru; Distinguished Leadership Award went to Founder of Punch Newspapers, Late Chief Olu Aboderin, while Legendary Doyen of Nigeria Media was awarded to Late Dr. Ismail Babatunde Jose.

Winners Of 2017 CBN Sustainable Banking Awards

Winners have emerged in the inaugural Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN Sustainable Banking Awards.

Access Bank PLC received top honours at the inaugural Nigeria CBN Sustainable Banking Awards convened by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in recognition of its outstanding success and leadership in Nigeria’s sustainable development.

Access Bank emerged the winner across all four categories during the award presentation which took place in Lagos on December 9, 2017. The categories are as follows: Sustainable Bank of the Year; Sustainable Transaction of the Year (Oil and Gas Sector); Sustainable Transaction of the Year (Agriculture) and Excellence in Women Economic Empowerment.

As stated by Dr. Herbert Wigwe, the Managing Director/CEO of Access Bank Group:

“We are truly honoured to have been selected as the overall winner in all the categories of this prestigious award. Sustainability is embedded into every aspect of our business operations, it is simply a way of life for us at Access Bank. It is inspiring to receive recognition for our longstanding success in adhering to sustainable banking principles.”

While we are delighted by the numerous accolades, this level of recognition from our regulators is particularly significant because it serves as validation that our tireless efforts are essential to the development of Nigeria’s Sustainability journey.”

Access Bank began its sustainability journey in 2008 and has led various initiatives in line with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. In 2012, the bank championed the implementation of the Nigerian Sustainable Banking Principles, which have now been adopted nationwide.