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In this interview, the Co-founder, Appzone, Wale Onawunmi discusses with Mathew Ibiyemi the role of technology in improving reliability, building trust, and reducing cost in the corporate world, most especially through the use of blockchain. Excerpts: What inspired you to choose a career in technology especially during a period when banking was probably the most ...
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In this interview with Bankole Taiwo, the Executive Secretary of Ogun State Security Trust Fund, Engr. Adeola Sosanwo, speaks on varied topical issues touching on governance under Governor Dapo Abiodun in the last three years insisting, among other things, that the Governor has done so well to continue his good works beyond 2023 For sometime ...
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The Black Chef African Scholarship Programme is designed for young and passionate aspiring chefs across Africa to achieve their dreams of becoming a professional chef. In this exclusive interview with Amaike Ihuoma Okoronkwo, Chef Anselyn a certified chef by American Culinary Federation highlights some opportunities the foundation proposes for Nigerian aspiring chefs, opportunities and the ...
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Director of Strategic Communication for the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign and former Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy Mr Dele Alake was interviewed on a TVC programme, Journalists Hangout,on Tuesday. He spoke on why Asiwaju Tinubu looks good to clinch the presidential race. He was hosted by BabajideOtitoju and Ayo Ozungbaku. Excerpts: Preparations for the ...
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Dr Isiaq Kunle Salako is a reputable politician from Ogun West who had in the recent past served as Commissioner for Agriculture, Housing as well as Health in the State. The public health trained physician is currently the Chairman, Ogun State Hospitals Management Board as well as the brain behind West to West for Dapo ...
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...Says environment becoming attractive for investors Mr Adamu Michael is the Port Manager, Rivers Port in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State Capital. In this exclusive interview with Barth Ndubuwah, Ihuoma Okoronkwo and Ijeh Ekpowaji, he bares his mind on a number of issues as regards the development operations at Rivers Port. These include upgrade of ...
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Minister of State for Labour, Festus Keyamo, SAN, and Spokesman for All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, in this exclusive interview with Olaseinde Gbenga and Ariemu Ogaga, trailed the antecedents of the APC Presidential flagbearer, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Describing him "as a wealth creator", Keyamo said though they might appear stupid to many ...
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Please may we know you? My name is Mrs. Cynthia C. Amaechi, a teacher, a one time Vice Principal, a Proprietress as well as an entrepreneur. I hold a Bachelors of Arts degree (B. A. Linguistics), a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), Masters Degree in Education Management (Adminstration) M.Ed. and a doctorate degree Ph.D (in ...
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The Jigawa State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Umar Namadi Danmodi, is the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the 2023 governorship election in the State. He said if elected in 2023, he will continue from where Governor Badaru stops. In an exclusive interview with Umar Akilu Majeri, the gubernatorial candidate also denied the rumor ...
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Leading manufacturer of foam products in West Africa, Vitafoam Nig plc, clocks 60 years of operation. In this interview with Nigerian NewsDirect, the Group Managing Director, Mr TAIWO ADENIYI, trails the success story of the organisation, its expansion trajectory, and future projections. Excerpts: How did Vitafoam Nigeria Plc begin? Vitafoam Nigeria Plc, Nigeria’s leading manufacturer ...
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In this interview with Florence Ayoola, the Executive Chairman of Isolo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Bayo Olasoju, reeled out some of his achievements in the past one year. Excerpts: Can we know your name and some of your achievements within the last one year? My name is Hon. Bayo Olasoju Executive Chairman of ...
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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu featured in an interview on Sunday Politics Programme on Channels Television with Seun Okinbaloye. During the interview, he reflected on the demands of governing Lagos, Nigeria’s economic nerve centre with over 20 million residents. Excerpts from his responses to issues of security, and infrastructure, governance, among other pressing needs, ...
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...Pleads with FG to end ASUU strike The lawmaker representing Obokun State Constituency at the Osun State House of Assembly, Adewumi Adeyemi in this interview with Azeez Ismail and Abimbola Abatta, declared that there is no faction in the state chapter of the PDP as he maintained that the party is one. He urged every ...
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Speaking exclusively with the News Editor, Nigerian NewsDirect, Uthman Salami, the former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, who is the current All Progressives Congress (APC) Candidate for the Federal House of Representatives, Abeokuta South, Honourable Afolabi Moruf Afuape speaks on some of his track records whilst in office. He also speaks about some ...
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In this interview with Mathew Ibiyemi, Deputy Business Editor of Nigerian NewsDirect, Francis Ogbuka, Vice President and Chief Sales Officer, Appzonespeaks on the evolution of Appzone, its competitive advantage over competitors and its strategy to maximize financial inclusion. Since your foray into the industry, what are the metrics that make you edge out other competitors? ...
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BY Onatunde Deborah The amazing commodities and valuable experiences we enjoy today are a result of long-lasting commitments made by entrepreneurs with their startups. While everyone seems to be mesmerized by their success, few of us know about the grueling stepping situations they had to face in the beginning. While the turning points may be ...
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Pry to the recently concluded Governorship election in Osun State on the 16th of July 2022, with an emerging winner from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. Ademola Adeleke, Nigerian NewsDirect furthers its interview with the Chairman, Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Osun State Branch, Comrade Oluwagbemiga Olakunle Temidire to bear his mind on ...
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...Otunba Abayomi Odunowo is a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State and National Chairman of Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu Support Group (AATSG) In this interview by Bankole Taiwo, the 2019 Governorship Candidate of Green Party of Nigeria (GPN) speaks on the imperatives of Tinubu’s presidency as well as the need to reward ...
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Akinniyi Olawale is the All Progressives Congress (APC), aspirant vying to represent Akinyele Local Government in Oyo State House of Assembly. In this interview with Anu Oyeleye, he speaks on why he is in the race and the chances of his political party winning the 2023 gubernatorial election What makes you the ideal candidate to ...
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Engineer Yemi Mofikoya, is the General Manager of Vitapur Nigeria Limited. He holds a B.Eng degree in Electrical Engineering and M.Sc (Control Engineering). He is a Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA), Certified Automation Engineer (CAE), Post-Graduate Diploma in Industrial Automation (PGDIA), a member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (MNSE), a Registered Engineer (COREN) and ...
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Professor Adebayo Simeon Bamire was inaugurated yesterday as the 12th substantive Vice Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State. In this interview with journalists, including our correspondent Azeez Ismail and assistant news editor, Abimbola Abatta, the newly inaugurated VC disclosed his plans towards propelling the institution on the path of progress. EXCERPTS: What ...
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In this interview by Bankole Taiwo, Mr Soji Ogunade, a business analyst, security expert, linguist and member of Atiku Abubakar Campaign Team in Diaspora speaks on while the former Vice President and 2023 PDP presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar deserves to be the next president of the country among other topical issues. Let’s have a ...
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In this interview with Tobi Adetunji, the Former APC Ward Chairman in Surulere, Lagos State, and serving Federal Minister representing Lagos at the Public Complaint Commission, Honorable Afeez Odunewu shares fundamental tips on the importance of Integrity, Loyalty, and Mentorship in leadership. He also harps Youth engagement in the Polity and the roles of the ...
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Comrade Ogakwu Dominic is the President Civil Society Group for Good Governance, Publisher CSO News Watch, and President of CSO News24. In this interview with David Obio, he bears his mind on wading the storm of challenging times in Nigeria, the 2023 change of government, and the kind of leadership needed for the Country. According ...
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Olu of Agbegise kingdom in Ifo local government area of Ogun State, Oba Dr. Joseph Adesina Ikudayisi, on Monday clocked three years on the throne of his forefathers. In this interview with ABIMBOLA ABATTA AND AYOOLA FLORENCE, the monarch spoke on his interventions in tackling some of the challenges bedevilling the town since he ascended ...
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In this interview with Bankole Taiwo, a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, Prince Adekunle Adebayo speaks on the party’s governorship primaries, drumming support for the second term bid of Gov. Dapo Abiodun as well as aspiration of Hon. Herman Hembe to lead the good people of Benue State come ...
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In this interview with Bankole Taiwo, the Chairman, Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) Ogun State, Evang. Joshua Olalekan Ifede speaks on the commitment of Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State to revamping the education sector. The former Caretaker Chairman of Ikenne local government was equally positive about the second term bid of Gov. Abiodun, maintaining that ...
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...Says phased enforcement will wradicate Okada riders In continuation of the Lagos State Government’s public enlightenment and advocacy on the reinvigorated enforcement of the ban on Okada riders in six local governments, during the first phase of the clampdown, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso was on Channels TV, to shed light on ...
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It is a year since Ogun State Security Network otherwise known as Amotekun Corps was inaugurated. The Corps Commander, Commisioner of Police, Dave Akinremi (rtd) speaks with Bankole Taiwo on the journey so far, as well as the future of the security outfit among other topical issues. According to him, Nigeria cannot, for too long, ...
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Vitavisco Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of Vitafoam Nigeria PLC was established in 2012 as part of Vitafoam’s innovative drive to revolutionise foam manufacturing in Nigeria. In this interview, Vitavisco’s General Manager and a Chemical Engineer, Joseph Musa speaks on the potentials of domestic production of foam materials and allied products to save the Country of ...