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What new electricity tariff will do to the economy — NECAN

On January 18, 20205:15 amIn Interviewby Nwafor

The latest hike in power tariff has attracted comments from many persons and organisations. In this interview with UDEME AKPAN, the National Secretary, Nigeria Electricity Consumers Advocacy Network, NECAN, Mr. Uket Obonga, said the tariff should not be allowed, as it could lead to closure of businesses, unemployment and loss of revenue in Nigeria.

Temi Olajide: Psychologist helping parents unravel digital age kids

On January 15, 20206:21 pmIn Interviewby Nwafor

Temi Olajide is a Certified Child Sleep/Potty Training Consultant and Child Psychologist. She is Nigeria’s first Certified Child Sleep consultant, Founder and Lead Strategist at Mummyclinic Global Services.

Prayers will not build a nation — Dr Emilimor

On January 14, 20205:53 amIn Interviewby Urowayino Jeremiah

Dr John Emilimor is a Dental Surgeon and a Pastor. He left medical practice years ago to go into full-time ministry. In this chat, he speaks on what bedevilled Nigeria and why obviously prayers are not being answered and the type of prayers we need. Excerpts:

Amotekun is tokenism, struggle for real solution continues — Odumakin, Afenifere spokesman

On January 13, 20209:59 amIn Interviewby Urowayino Jeremiah

Publicity Secretary of pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Mr. Yinka Odumakin, in this interview, examines issues surrounding the launch of a security outfit for the South-West region, Operation Amotekun, saying the birth of the platform does not foreclose the need for regional autonomy. He dismisses arguments against the outfit, saying any society facing threats posed by suspected herdsmen, kidnappers and others could have done the same.

ABODERIN-TALABI: Why hard work is not enough for…

On January 12, 20206:55 amIn Interview, Newsby Urowayino Jeremiah

Olubunmi Aboderin-Talabi is the immediate past Executive Council Chairperson of Women in Management, Business and Public Service ,WIMBIZ. She is also the Founding Publisher of Clever Clogs Books and Convener of Akada Children’s Book Festival. In this interview, she shares her experience as leader of Nigeria’s top female platform dedicated to inspiring women to attain leadership roles in management, business, and public service. She also talks about her work as a children’s book author.

Any attempt to use Amotekun for politics ’ll be resisted — Olajide, YCE scribe

On January 12, 20205:00 amIn Interview, Newsby Urowayino Jeremiah

Secretary of Yoruba Council of Elders, YCE, Dr. Kunle Olajide, in this interview, speaks on the launch of Operation Amotekun by Southwest governors. He sees the development as a critical step towards having true federalism.

Minimum Wage: Ngige, Workers unhappy about Ngige’s return as labour minister

Nobody is marginalising you, Ngige tells Igbo

On January 11, 20207:09 amIn Interview, Newsby Urowayino Jeremiah

MINISTER of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige is rated high in the South East. His achievement during his tenure as the governor of Anambra State between 2003 and 2006 is still rated high among Anambra people. In this interview, Ngige spoke on the easiest way for the Igbo person to become the president of Nigeria. He also spoke on the Second Niger Bridge, the ongoing repairs at the Akanu Ibiam International Ariport, Enugu, the leadership of APC in the South East and the controversial zoning arrangement for governorship in Anambra State.Excerpts:

70% of our people now enjoy electricity — ISOPADEC MD

On January 11, 20206:39 amIn Interview, Newsby Urowayino Jeremiah

The Imo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (ISOPADEC), a commission established by the government of Imo State in 2007 to manage the 13% oil derivation for the oil producing communities in the state, has been in the news for the good reasons since the new management led by the Managing Director, Engr. Owuoma Anthony Okwuosha, came on board in July 2019. This is a clear departure from the sordid tales about the Commission some years ago. The act establishing the Commission provides a sharing formula of the 13% oil derivation, with the state government getting 60% of the fund while the Commission manages the remaining 40%. In this interview, the Managing Director explains what the Commission is doing to address the challenges faced by the people of the oil producing communities.Excerpts:

We cannot ignore the widows among us — Mrs. Bode-Akinwade

On January 4, 20206:39 amIn Interview, Newsby Urowayino Jeremiah

Though a top level banker, Mrs. Chinwe Bode-Akinwande, has regularly taken out time to devote herself to catering for needy widows. She has used the platform of the Chinwe Bode-Akinwande Foundation where she serves as president/founder.
Ahead of the January 1, 2020 outreach to widows in Anambra State, she opened up in an interview on her motivation for looking after widows.

Joel Popoola: Nigerian born British genius behind digital democracy project

On January 1, 20206:15 amIn Interviewby Nwafor

Joel Popoola, a British citizen of Nigerian descent, is the founder of a digital democracy project – Rate Your Leader. Joel grew up in Gbongan, Osun State where he had his primary and post-primary education at St Paul’s Anglican Primary School and Gbongan Community High School respectively.