WORLD INDUSTRY LEADERS

Group Managing Director/CEO, United Bank for Africa (UBA), Oliver Alawuba, has reinforced the bank’s commitment to deepening and facilitating Republic of Benin’s economic growth, through dedicated support  for its transformative infrastructure and development projects.  Alawuba made this disclosure during a high-level strategic working visit to the country on the 28th of January 2026.  The one-day engagement, which focused on strengthening ties with the government, key corporate clients, and the bank’s internal team, underscored UBA’s integrated approach to fostering economic growth. Alawuba, who spoke during the courtesy meeting with the Senior Minister of Finance, Economy, and Cooperation of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, highlighted the bank’s ongoing as well as future support for the Government of Benin’s transformative infrastructure and development projects. “Our presence in Benin is that of a committed stakeholder, and we see our role as a catalyst that will continue to c...

" Abundance is the mindset that the world is full of possibilities, and there's enough for everyone to thrive." 🌄 Femi Otedola, a Nigerian billionaire & serial philanthropist with an estimated net worth of approximately $1.7 billion, recently shared his insights on attaining abundance. His business empire spans across energy, aviation, and hospitality, with notable interests in oil and gas, power generation, banking and real estate. According to Otedola, success is a process that requires patience and perseverance. He advises future champions to focus on building a strong foundation, rather than rushing to the top. "Some want to walk before crawling, some want to fly without walking," he says. "Life is a process, and you must pass all processes of life before you attain genuine success." • Brand Placement  Otedola warns against the dangers of seeking overnight success, urging individuals to " always flee from fly by night " opportunities...

•Says govt set aside $2 million since 2021 for redevelopment of Makoko waterfront The Lagos State Government on Monday declared that the recent demolitions in Makoko were part of a broader, statewide safety and environmental policy aimed at preventing disasters linked to unsafe settlements, fire outbreaks, and high-risk infrastructure locations. The State Government made the declaration during a press conference by the Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on eGIS and Urban Development, Dr. Olajide Babatunde, at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa. Dr. Babatunde, flanked by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, and Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, and other state officials, said Lagos State’s intervention in Makoko was driven primarily by the need to protect lives, particularly in areas located in close proximity to high-tension power lines. He said the Lagos State Government remains committed to impr...

The Africa's global bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA), is pleased to announce the appointment of Loknath Mishra as the new CEO of UBA UK. With a wealth of experience spanning decades in wholesale and transaction banking, Loknath brings a high level of expertise and leadership to UBA UK. Loknath's strong track record in regulated UK markets makes him the ideal candidate to steer UBA UK towards greater heights. His appointment marks a significant milestone in the bank's growth strategy, and stakeholders are eager to see the impact of his leadership. In a position paper made available to Cerutti Media subsidiary platform World Industries Leaders Magazine International Online, UBA expressed its confidence in Loknath's ability to drive the bank's vision forward. "We are delighted to welcome Loknath as our new CEO," said the bank. Loknath's experience in wholesale and transaction banking will undoubtedly be a game-changer for UBA UK. His leadership will ena...

 " The greatest leaders are often misunderstood, for they speak truth to power and walk paths unseen."                • By Mike Cerutti Osagie  In staunch defence of Prof. Mike Ozekhome, SAN CON OFR, a titan of Nigeria's legal landscape, we say this: his reputation precedes him. For over four decades, he's been a fearless champion of the oppressed, marginalized, and the constitution. His name is synonymous with human rights, democratic resistance, and the fight against authoritarianism. Ozekhome's life is a testament to his unwavering commitment to justice, not personal gain. He's stood for journalists silenced for speaking truth, activists detained without trial, and communities ravaged by state and corporate excesses. He's a bridge between law and conscience, promoting peace through dialogue, justice over vengeance, and constitutionalism over arbitrariness. The current matter, a civil dispute masquerading as a criminal case, risks sett...

Even if people continue to criticize Primate Ayodele from January to December, those who celebrate him on a daily basis will continue to increase because God has blessed him beyond human understanding. I doubt if there is anyone in Nigeria who releases voluminous prophecies at least two times in a year and records massive fulfilment of the prophecies almost immediately after release. It’s a rare grace that people would love to enjoy, but God has decided to anoint Primate Ayodele for that purpose, and this is why you will hardly see him struggle for attention or try to place himself in the same position as other men of God; he doesn’t really care because what God has given him is more than enough. On Saturday, the 20th of December, 2025, he released his prophecies for 2026 in a 146-page booklet and to the glory of God, nothing less than 50 prophecies have been fulfilled already, yet we are still in January. In the last few days, there were some other prophecies that got fulfilled in add...