MTN Nigeria has appointed Bukola Ajayi as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO). Ajayi, a long-serving technology executive, will take on this leadership role to enhance the company's technological strategies and operations.

WACT-APM Terminals Nigeria has appointed Courage Obadagbonyi as its new managing director, effective July 1, succeeding Jeethu Jose. This decision highlights the company's commitment to fostering leadership from its global talent pool while aiming for sustained growth and operational excellence. Obadagbonyi brings over two decades of international experience to the role.

Champion Breweries has appointed a new managing director following the resignation of Inalegwu Adoga, who served as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the company.

inDrive has appointed media personality KieKie as its Chief Wahala Officer to address transportation challenges in Lagos and to engage with commuters through the #inDriveCWO campaign. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the issues faced by commuters in the city.

Ngumeni began his role as group CEO of Woolworths on June 1, 2026, following the retirement of Roy Bagattini, who led the company for six years. Since taking over, Ngumeni has initiated changes in the leadership structure.

In the first half of 2026, there were significant leadership changes among companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), with boards appointing 12 new chief executives, chairmen, and senior executives to lead their growth initiatives, according to Nairametrics.