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In this interview on the sidelines of the ongoing Africa Oil Week (AOW) in Accra, Ghana with Mathew Ibiyemi, Engr. Dr. Yetunde Aladeitan, FNSE, National Chairman, Nigerian Institution of Petroleum Engineers (NIPetE) speaks on local content, talent pipeline and quality in the Oil and gas industry. Excerpts. One of the key takeaways from the ongoing Africa Oil Week is ...
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Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso, son of former Kano State governor and 2023 presidential candidate, has resigned from the (NNPP), signalling a significant political realignment. In a statement shared on Monday via his Facebook page, Mustapha confirmed that his decision to exit the party was “deliberate and carefully considered,” adding that he has begun the process of ...
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In this interview with selected journalists, Makinde, a former House of Representatives member reflects on his legislative milestones and outlines his vision for Ife Federal Constituency Hon. Makinde, you are a former lawmaker. What distinguishes you as the pre-eminent candidate for this position? My track record speaks for itself. Throughout my career, I have consistently fulfilled ...
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In this interview with select journalists, the Managing Director of Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Dr Abba Aliyu speaks on Nigeria's emerging leadership in the renewable energy space and how the country is becoming a major exporter of solar-PV panels. He also provides updates on the federal government’s plan to provide electricity to 17.5 million Nigerians ...
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As the world marks International Women’s Day 2026, the spotlight shines on the architects of organizational culture and financial stability. At Continental Hotels Group, Mrs. Abimbola Adekoya, the Director of Finance & Business Support, stands as a testament to the power of resilience and inclusive leadership. In this interview, she reflects on the "Give to ...
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On the sidelines of the landmark 10th-anniversary edition of the Sub-Saharan African International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (SAIPEC), the President of Oil & Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria (OGTAN), Chris Osarumwense, spoke with NewsDirect about the critical intersection of human capital, emerging technology, and the federal government’s ambitious production targets. Excerpts We are currently at ...
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Elekwachi Ifeanyichukwu, a leading fashion designer, has warned of a growing crisis in the industry that many have not fully acknowledged. He explained that the global tech boom, particularly the rise of artificial intelligence, is pushing the fashion world into new territory. While innovation is celebrated, he stressed that hands-on craftsmanship is declining, with potentially ...
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In an exclusive interview with NewsDirect, Senator Iyiola Omisore laid out his vision for the state’s economic future, positioning a radical transformation of its agricultural sector and a strict local content policy as the twin cornerstones of his governorship campaign. The Senator, who officially launched his bid for the 2026 gubernatorial election, argued that the ...
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In this interview, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Industrial & Medical Gases (IMG) Nigeria PLC, Mr Ayodeji Oseni, offers some tips on the policies that the Federal Government can initiate to drive activities in the industrial and manufacturing gases Industry in Nigeria and why IMG is resilient Can you provide an insight into ...
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Tijanee AbdulGafaar Adeneye, a Fellow of Institute of Chartered Chemists, is the current Chairman, Chemicals Society of Nigeria, Lagos chapter, he is also the MD/CEO, Fundamental Technology Limited, the producers of Funda Paints: a rising on-demand coating Company with diverse subsidiaries. He bagged a Master in Business Administration from Ladoke Akintola University, Final Diploma in ...
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In this interview, the First Female Group Managing Director (GMD) of Chams Holding Company PLC and an astute Chartered Accountant, Mrs Mayowa Olaniyan, explains how Chams PLC is navigating the uncertain operating climate in Nigeria and creating value for its shareholders. Excerpts: Congratulations on your appointment as the first Female Group Managing Director (GMD) of ...
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In this interview with Deputy Business Editor of Nigerian NewsDirect, Mr Mathew Ibiyemi, the Director General/CEO of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engr Aliyu A. Aziz highlights the transformational approach he has undertaken in reinventing NIMC into a 21st century organisation bolstering Nigeria’s Digital Economy. Excerpts: NIMC has grown from just being an agency ...
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Princess Fadekemi Fadojutimi is the Managing Director of the Ife Grand Resorts and Industrial Park, Ile-Ife, Osun State. She is an uncommon leader destined to take the industry to the next level. In this interview with Jeleel Olawale, the entrepreneur cum motivational speaker, spoke on hospitality industry and how Ife Resorts stands out in the ...
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In this interview with Bankole Taiwo, the Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Dr Sunday Solarin speaks on readiness of the opposition party to give Nigerians a new lease of life when it gets to power in 2023 among other topical issues. What is the situation of things as far as ...
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Oluyinka Adewoye, a banker and an event planner extraordinaire is the founder of Lawrence Grace Foundation. She however has passion for helping widows and indigent school children. In this interview by Bankole Taiwo, the seasoned banker with heart of gold speaks more on this and plights of widows in the country among other topical issues. ...
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Iddo Local Government Chairman, Honourable Sheriff Aderemi Adeojo recounts Governor Makinde’s achievements in Agriculture, stating that the recent global economic crisis has led to a renewed interest and developmental focus on Agriculture. According to him, the Oyo State Government under the leadership of Engr. Seyi Makinde has appeared to focus on Agricultural development as one ...
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Honourable Durojaye Isaac (SIKOMOLE) is the former Ife-East Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party in Osun State. He is a chieftain of the Party in the state. In this interview with Jeleel Olawale, he speaks on the Executive Orders issued by the Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke at his inauguration. The PDP stalwart also speaks on ...
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ESV. Biodun Olapade is the CEO of Biodun Olapade & Co, a registered and professional firm of Estate Surveyors and Valuers that offers services in estate agency and auctioneering, property and facility management, valuation for all purposes, land use and advisory services. It is a registered firm with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). The partners are ...
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Transcorp Hotels Plc recently released its results for the Q3 2022 recorded double-digit revenue growth of 55 per cent, to close Q3 at N22.7 billion and grew Profit after Tax by 206 per cent over the previous year, closing Q3 2022 at N2.3 billion. No doubt, the Company continues to set the standard in the ...
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In this interview by Bankole Taiwo, the Special Assistant to Gov. Dapo Abiodun on Youths and Sports, Comrade Olamide Lawal speaks on why the youths in the state are mobilising for another term of four years for Gov Abiodun as well as the presidential aspiration of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Excerpts: What is your assessment ...
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In this interview with Seun Ibiyemi and Oladosu Olanrewaju, Oba Muftau Adebayo Lawal. The Onipe of Ipee land, speaks on his achievements, issues of leadership in the county among others. We would like to know you My name is Oba Muftau Adebayo Lawal. The Onipe of Ipee land (Titiloye 3rd) Oyun Local Government in Kwara ...
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…lndigenous companies have capacity to make Nigeria energy secured … Oilserv has capacity for onshore, offshore operations Engr. (Sir) Emeka Okwuosa is the Chairman/Group Chief Executive Officer, Oilserv Group, a conglomerate that straddles the energy sector and some other sectors of the economy. In this interview on his conferment with the national award of Commander ...
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Engr. Kent Bright Keremu is the Managing Director/CEO of Doxa International Engineering Services Limited. In this exclusive interview with Bisi Adewumi, Barth Ndubuwah and Ijeh Ekpowaji, he bares his mind on a number of issues, ranging from achievements of his company, role of NCDMB in driving local content, insecurity, relationship with IOCs, CSR among others. ...
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Group Chief Executive Officer, Oilserv Group, Sir Emeka Okwuosa, declared in an interview with Nigerian NewsDirect that huge investment in capacity building helped the Group in delivery of several pipeline projects in difficult and challenging terrains. Excerpts We congratulate you on the award of CON by the president, and we are aware that it came ...
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Honourable Bukola Ojuade is a former Councilor in Kuduru Ward, Bwari Area Council of Abuja. He is now a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Ile-Ife and a loyalist of the National Secretary of the Party, Senator Iyiola Omisore. In this interview with Jeleel Olawale, the APC stalwart speaks on myriad of political issues ...
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In an interview with Afolabi Dayo Esther, the overall best student from Osun State University from the Department of Business Administration spoke with Ismail Azeez on how she achieved the feat. She revealed that four of her friends graduated with first class. She charged students to make use of their first opportunity to become successful ...
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Dr. Bunmi Bajomo is the Head Group Corporate Banking and Chief Operating Officer, Corporate and Investment Bank Ecobank Transnational. She covers Corporate Banking in Africa and the Financial aspects of it which comprises dealing with Corporate Finance and international organisations, government and public sectors as well as multinationals, regional and the world generally. In this ...
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The Director General of Asiwaju Tinubu Presidential Campaign Organization (ATPCO) and former Minister of Communication, Adebayo Shittu in this interview with Olaseinde Gbenga and Matthew Denis speaks extensively on the 2023 general elections on the chances of the All Progressive Party’s (APC) Presidential Candidate, Ahmed Bola Tinubu winning the elections among other sundry issues. Excerpts: ...
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The Managing Director and Co-founder of Frontier Homes, Nigeria, Dr. Oseni Olalekan in this interview with Omolola Dede Adeyanju, reveals how the Real Estate industry has been able to increase the country’s GDP Sir, you’re a graduate of Petrochemical Science. This, obviously doesn’t correspond to real estate management. So what inspired you into the real ...
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In this interview with Bankole Taiwo, Mr Ola Oresanya, the immediate past Special Adviser on Environment to Gov Dapo Abiodun, who is newly sworn in as Commissioner for Environment, speaks on the efforts to make Ogun sparkling clean, flood free among others. Congratulations sir on your new role as the substantive Commissioner for Environment, what ...