Interviews

Adejoke Lasisi is the founder of Jokelinks, an outfit that has revived the culture of Aso Oke; the Yoruba traditional fabric which was gradually going into extinction. She has since gone beyond Aso Oke weaving, introducing recycling of plastic and other fabrics for use. She established the Planet 3R Initiative outfit with which she has empowered many youths. Her hardwork …

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As Nigeria considers diversifying her economy from oil and gas, it has become obvious that agriculture must be given priority once again. In this interview with DAYO EMMANUEL, a young farmer, trainer and final year student of the Federal University of Agriculture (FUNAB) Abeokuta, Ogun State, Grace Alabi advises Nigerian farmers to shun old ways of practicing agriculture. Alabi, founder …

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As Nigeria continue to grapple with the global economic contraption, occasioned by Covid 19 pandemic, Ms. Ronke Onadeko principal consultant drnl consult limited in this interview has outlined the myriads of challenges that will befall the domestic economy, as well as profile some solution to jump start the economy post Covid 19. FRIDAY EKEOBA who attended the webinar lecture organised by the Facility for Oil Sector Transformation (FOSTER) in partnership with the Finance Correspondents Association of Nigeria (FICAN) in Lagos, brings excerpt.

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The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has pledged to sustain market activities, leverage all available opportunities and maintain open lines of communication to all  stakeholders.

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Biodun Bamgboye is the founder and lead facilitator at the Satus Dignus Child Rescue Initiative (SDCRI); a nongovernmental organisation operating a home in Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital. The home since 2017 has seen the reformation and reintegration of erstwhile street children some of who are back to their original families and some who have grown to be responsible adults. …

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Dr. Chief (Mrs.) Atim Eneida George served as the Public Affairs Officer at the United States Embassy in Nigeria. Today she has seen Nigeria as her second home having visited several states. Recently she visited Makoko, a Lagos local community in commemoration of the Black History Month and Women History Month during which visit she sensitised people especially women from …

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Call her ‘The Nation Solution’, and you are referring to Mrs. Purit Abhulimhen, founder of Spangeler Market and Vent SQ. The solution provider has chosen that nickname for herself because of the enterprunural solution she is proffering to Nigeria’s economic problems. Abhulimhen, a graduate of Linguistics and Communication Studies from the University of Port Harcourt is also a serial entrepreneur …

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Mr. Emeka Okafor is the Managing Director, Connect Nigeria, an outfit planning the 8th edition of the annual ‘Connect Nigeria’ business fair. The fair, which promises to attract stakeholders and industry players from the Information Communication Technology (ICT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Agritech, Fintech and many other businesses is scheduled to hold at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos between 6th and 7th …

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Seyi Olowu is the founder of FUTURESAVERS INITIAIVE, a non-governmental organisation that has a bias for the environment. Olowu, an Indian trained computer scientist is now a farmer and environmental activist who champions the cause of climate change with action. He is passionate about the environment and wishes everyone takes time to learn about the dangers involved when the environment …

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Godwin J. Godwin has been singing since his childhood days but he went professional in 2005. A passionate gospel music minister, he said in this interview with DAYO EMMANUEL he gets his inspiration from the Holy Spirit who gives him songs in dreams and while playing musical instruments. According to him, Nigerian gospel music industry is about the best in …

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