Interviews

VINTAGE AT 40: I didn’t just become successful, it was intentional

By Charles Kumolu, Deputy Editor At 40, many people would consider the journey of businessman and entrepreneur, Chief Francis Nwaogwugwu, aka Vintage, a remarkable story of resilience, enterprise and calculated risk. From starting out as a young trader to building a business empire with interests spanning interior decoration, construction, real estate and manufacturing, Vintage has […]
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Sustained growth momentum in digital payment key to financial inclusion, SME thrust – Dotun Akolade

Dotun Akolade, a digital payment expert, who is also an Associate Director at OPay, a top payment services firm, talks about the growth in digital payments services in Nigeria. Riding on his impressive experience in successfully selling payment solutions and SaaS products to large corporate organisations, local chain stores, closing deals with the likes of Microfinance banks, SMEs, […]

Atiku’s Quest For Nigeria’s Presidency: ‘I’m driven by passion to serve and give back’

Alhaji Atiku Abubakar is a man, who has been around. He’s in the legion of Nigerians, whose first name is easily recognisable because there are no two similar reputational standing: Gani (Fawehinmi);  Fela (Anikulapo Ransome-Kuti); Beko (Ransome-Kuti); Rashidi (Yekini); and the list goes on. The name Atiku can only be followed by Abubakar in contemporary Nigerian political conversation.

Why 178 Reps lost tickets to return to NASS — Hon Ben Igbakpa

Hon. Ben Igbakpa representing Ethiope Federal Constituency of Delta State in the House of Representatives, in this interview, says the decision of President Muhammadu Buhari to withhold assent to Section 84 (8) of the amended Electoral Act on statutory delegates has thrown Nigeria into the unpopular leadership recruitment process.

I am committed to solving funding challenges of CRFFN — Nwakohu

The Registrar, Chief Executive Officer of the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria, CRFFN, Barr Sam Nwakohu, says in this interview that his leadership is committed to achieving adequate funding for the Council. He also spoke about a wide range of issues affecting practitioners’ professionalism, compliance and capacity building. By Eguono Odjegba […]

APM Terminals Apapa provides level playing field for genders — Onyia

Perpetual Onyia is one of the pioneer female crane operators in Nigerian ports industry. A staff of APM Terminals Apapa, started as a reach stacker operator, moved on to empty container handler, rubber tyred gantry crane (RTG), and presently a mobile harbour crane operator. In this interview, she spoke with Godwin Oritse on her experience […]

Nigeria loses $35.81bn from apparel sector annually, says AAMAN President

Folake Oyemade is the President of  Apparels and  Accessories Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, AAMAN. In this interview with Moses Nosike, she lamented that the state of  Apparel sector in Nigeria calls for a great concern; as a result of total neglect by government, thereby creating huge market for China and others, forcing Nigerians to import all […]

Braimoh: I started my first business without money

Mr Olayinka Braimoh is the CEO of Hall Seven Real Estate based in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja. In this interview, Braimoh speaks on the need for the Federal Government to align with private developers in addressing the challenges of housing deficits among other issues.

How President Buhari can fix Nigeria – Emuan

Architect Austin Ilenre Emuan, is a former governorship aspirant in Edo State in 2020, a Chartered Architect, Development Expert, Environmentalist, Moral Economist who holds two Doctorate Degrees; An Honorary one in Public Administration and an Academic one in International Relations – International Business Major. 

SUBOMI BALOGUN AT 88: I knew I will live long

• ‘Why I abruptly quit NIDB’ By Babajide Komolafe Otunba Michael Olasubomi Balogun, Founder of the FCMB Group,the parent company of First City Monument Bank and City Securities Limited, turned 88, last week. In this interview, Balogun shares insights from early days of his career, with advice to banking executives to see financial services beyond […]

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