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I’m being persecuted for dumping APC — Gov Ortom

On August 18, 20183:15 amIn Interview, News by Nwafor PolycarpComments

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state in this interview spoke on why eight lawmakers in the state moved to serve him an impeachment notice and why he dumped the All Progressives Congress, APC for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. He also expressed his fear on the looming famine and hunger in the state following the displacement of farmers as a result of their clashes with herdsmen.

2019: We must be willing to sacrifice for Nigeria — Rev Chris Okotie

On August 16, 20189:00 pmIn Interview, News, Politics by adekunleComments

Rev. Chris Okotie, founder of the House of God International Ministry who recently renewed his ambition to run for the President of this country in an exclusive interview with Vanguard has said that political gladiators must be willing to sacrifice themselves for Nigeria, adding that only nationalistic sentiments with option of peace as articulated in his letter to the two political parties recently would take the country to the next level.

Lack of regulation causing recklessness in the maritime industry – Tony Nwabunike

On August 15, 20184:38 amIn Interview, Maritime Report, News by adekunleComments

National President of Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents, ANLCA, Tony Iju Nwabunike recently in this interview with Vanguard Maritime Report’s Godfrey Bivbere, spoke on the gridlock in Apapa, the condition of the port access roads, regulation problems, crisis in ANLCA and CRFFN, haulage cost and many more.

ASKIA OGIE: To whom much is given

On August 15, 20183:54 amIn Interview by Emmanuel OkogbaComments

That element of luck has followed me till date. At that time, I already applied to work in a bank. I left that job for the banking sector and the transition was easy. Of course, I suffered as a young man, but I found myself always lucky when I started working. A lot of my colleagues, who stayed back in the village at the time, didn’t grow beyond village life

Insurance is the safest form of risk transfer mechanism -Ilori

On August 13, 20184:38 amIn Business, Finance, Interview, News by TonyComments

We have different kind of losses and they could be financial, psychological, emotional or sentimental. On the other hand, people have different ways of handling their risk either through risk avoidance, risk reduction, risk retention, risk sharing and risk transfer. There is one way of risk handling that is cultural but fast disappearing especially when it comes to supporting ourselves, which is our large family culture.

Bitcoin is the future of global money payments — Jack Williams

On August 12, 20182:06 amIn Interview, News by Nwafor PolycarpComments

Notwithstanding the Federal Government’s advice against Nigerians’ involvement in bitcoin/cryptocurrency transactions over perceived link with Ponzi schemes, Thomas Jack Williams, Co-founder, B4U Global, in this interview with Egufe Yafugborhi, says with innovations, bitcoin is redefining ease of foreign money transfer and the push for a global currency.

Some Nigerian communities face radiation risk, says CAR’s director

On August 10, 201812:36 amIn Interview, News by adekunleComments

Professor A. Babatunde Rabiu, arguably Africa’s leading space physicist, specializes in Space Weather and is founding Director of the Centre for Atmospheric Research (CAR), Anyigba, Kogi State.

World CEO Forum connects business leaders from all over the World

On August 8, 20184:14 pmIn Interview by Emmanuel OkogbaComments

The key focus of the WCF is on facilitating business whilst sharing thoughts on case studies with internationally recognized CEOs some of the world’s leading companies

How smuggling contributes to unemployment — CAC, Zone A FOU

On August 8, 20188:03 amIn Interview, Maritime Report by adekunleComments

Customs Area Controller of the Federal Operations Unit, FOU Zone “A”, Garba Uba Mohammed, spoke with Vanguard Maritime Report’s Godfrey Bivbere & Ebuka Oko, on effect of smuggling, why border communities support the act, the contribution of neighbouring countries, Customs efforts and the way forward.

ORAKWUE: Pain, gain, fun of living with incurable disorder

On August 8, 20184:03 amIn Interview by Emmanuel OkogbaComments

I’m always around those I share the same values with.Perfection is a very important goal for anyone.I’m motivated by my ambitions

Right business environment, key to diversifying oil, gas sector — SPE chairman

On August 7, 20187:08 amIn Interview, Sweet Crude by adekunleComments

THE nation has come to over-depend on oil and gas for too long because of many issues. In this interview with Ediri Ejoh, the Chairman Society of Petroleum Engineers, SPE, Nigerian Council, Mr. Chikezie Nwosu, spoke on a wide range of issues, including the way forward.

TRACE Group represents a cultural bridge between different regions – Laouchez

On August 6, 20188:03 pmIn Interview, News by adekunleComments

Without Olivier Laouchez, there would be no Trace, the media group dedicated to afro-urban music and entertainment. The French media group which has helped to pave the way into the mainstream for black urban hip hop artists demonstratesLaouchez’s ability to reach across the divide with strong representation through a range of entertainment programming. That has also emerge him as a significant figure in the globalentertainment industry.

Why we are in dialogue with Nigerian government — American investors

On August 6, 20189:23 amIn Finance, Interview, News by adekunleComments

President, American Business Council (ABC), Dr. Lazarus Angbazo, who is also the Managing Director of General Electric (GE) in Nigeria, along with the Vice President of ABC, Darrell McGraw, and US Commercial Counsellor, Brent Omdahl, as well as other leaders of ABC, in this interview against the backdrop of the recent survey report of American businesses in Nigeria, spoke on a number of issues concerning the Nigerian business environment, and the role of American businesses in Nigeria. Excerpts:

There’s need to review listing fees – CEO, Magnartis Finance

On August 6, 20183:46 amIn Finance, Interview, News by adekunleComments

Mr. Oluwaseyi Abe, is the Chief Executive Officer of Magnartis Finance and Investments Limited. In this interview, Abe offers insights into current developments in the capital market, regulatory framework to market infractions, achievement of Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers, CIS among others.

Why CBN’s intervention funds are not making desired impact — MD Coastline MfB

On August 5, 201810:00 pmIn Finance, Interview, News by adekunleComments

Managing Director, Coastline Microfinance Bank Limited, Mrs. Fejiro Ugute, in this interview stressed the need to review the criteria for accessing intervention funds of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN so as to make them accessible to microfinance banks. She also spoke on efforts of the bank towards the financial inclusion target of the apex bank.