Top 50 Brands Nominated for Innovation Awards 2024

Top brands across different sectors are among the list of nominees for the 2024 coveted awards.

This was made known during a media briefing with select journalists in Lagos. Some of the nominees include: Zenith Pension Custodian, CRC Credit Bureau, Cardinals tone Registrar, FirstCentral Credit Bureau, Leadway Pensure PFA,   Seven Up Bottling Company, First Pension Custodian,  Berger Paints Plc, Vitafoam Nigeria Plc, LAFARGE Africa, Unitrust Insurance, Lasaco Assurance Plc,   and Wema Bank Plc.

Toriola, 12 Others Confirmed Fellows of NAE

CEO, MTN Nigeria, Mr. Karl Toriola, has been conferred the title of Fellow by the Nigerian Academy of Engineering (NAE), alongside 12 other distinguished engineers.

The announcement was made by the NAE Council on March 7th, 2024.

Established in 1997, the NAE serves as a national hub for engineering and technology expertise, offering guidance through research and influencing developmental policies. Its Fellows are esteemed Nigerian engineering professionals, both locally and internationally recognised, who have excelled in various fields including business, academia and government.

Toriola holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronic and Electrical Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, and a Master of Science degree in Communication Systems from the University of Wales, Swansea, UK. His career journey includes significant roles in prominent organisations within Nigeria before assuming leadership at MTN Nigeria in 2006 as Chief Technical Officer. He subsequently held CEO positions at MTN Congo Brazzaville and MTN Cameroun before serving as Vice President of MTN Group’s WECA (West and Central Africa) for five years, eventually being appointed CEO of MTN Nigeria in October 2020.

Expressing gratitude for the acknowledgment, Toriola said, “The Nigerian Academy of Engineering has played a pivotal role in shaping Nigeria’s engineering and technological landscape. Therefore, this recognition not only honours me but  underscores a commitment to national service. It acknowledges the collective efforts of MTN Nigeria, under my leadership, alongside a talented team of engineers and other professionals, towards advancing digital and technological infrastructure in Nigeria.”