Meet Damilola Awosusi: The size 4 petite EYDNE woman spurred by a passion, fashion market endless possibilities
Charles Abuede
July 30, 2021
Most conversations about the Nigerian fashion market tend to fuss on the luxury and mid-market segments, disregarding thousands of value brands that represent a large volume of an industry estimated to be worth over $2.5 trillion globally on which Nigeria’s fashion market is valued at $4.7 billion according to Euromonitor. This value segment, however, serves […]
Economic uncertainties, FX instability behind low participation of foreigners in Nigeria’s equities market – Ajomale, CEO, NASD
Charles AbuedeJuly 8, 2021
With a focus to be the hub of first call for capital formation in West Africa, the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) plc, a securities exchange platform registered by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to operate a formal Over-The-Counter (OTC) market in Nigeria, it has continued with its provision of trading platforms where […]
Investment in agriculture’s key to developing Southeast region — Ijezie, chairman, Akuluouno
Charles AbuedeJune 28, 2021
There is no doubt about the role indigenes and the Diaspora (those outside Igboland) can play in the regional economic development and transformation of Nigeria through home-driven, development-spurred sustainable investments. Plans to address the problem of zero-investments in the regional economic transformation of Nigeria have become the driving force behind AKULUOUNO, translated to mean ‘Think […]
‘MMA2 phase two would have been among Africa’s best terminals if….’
Sade WilliamsJune 24, 2021
Wake Babalakin is chairman, Resort International Ltd; the parent company of Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Ltd (BASL) which oversees the Murtala Mohammed Airport terminal two (MMA2), Lagos built some 13 years ago. In this interview, the SAN spoke about how he started the project and many others from the scratch, how the MMA2 has become the […]
Nigeria must embrace modern technology to be globally competitive in cocoa output
Onome AmugeJune 4, 2021
Peter Aikpokpodion is an experienced agronomist and cocoa specialist with remarkable competencies in several national and international projects including cocoa variety and national agri-commodities value chain development, International Cocoa Organization and World Cocoa Foundation. In an interview with Business A.M’s Onome Amuge, the Genetics and Biotechnology professor,University of Calabar, speaks on Nigeria’s cocoa industry, position […]
Nigerian workplace professionals can own their own houses with ease – Mayor of housing
BEN EGUZOZIEMay 10, 2021
Alloy Emeka China more commonly also known as My-Ace China, is popular with the sobriquet ‘Mayor of Housing.’ In this interview with Business A.M.’s BEN EGUZOZIE, he speaks on social funding, why housing schemes fail in Nigeria, among others. Excerpts: What is social funding? Social funding is something I am excited about because that is […]
Technology growth will create more jobs for Nigerians, says Cedarview CEO, Owoeye
Businessam StaffMay 10, 2021
Projects top 5 Africa ICT solution companies by 2031 Targets NSE, NYSE listing within 10 years Wale Owoeye is the managing director and chief executive of Cedarview Communications Limited, a major play in Nigeria’s broadband technology space, as well as an IT consultancy. In this exclusive interview with a Business A.M.’s senior team of journalists, […]
Nigerian workplace professionals can own their own houses with ease – Mayor of housing
BEN EGUZOZIEMay 1, 2021
Alloy Emeka China more commonly also known as My-Ace China, is popular with the sobriquet ‘Mayor of Housing.’ In this interview with Business A.M.’s BEN EGUZOZIE, he speaks on social funding, why housing schemes fail in Nigeria, among others. Excerpts.. What is social funding? Social funding is something I am excited about because that is […]
Fintech companies need CBN support, financial inclusion to enhance economic development- Olugbemiro,MD, Liberta Leasing Limited
Onome AmugeApril 19, 2021
AYOKUNNUMI OLUGBEMIRO is the managing director of Liberta Leasing Limited, an innovative consumer finance company optimised to facilitate finance and loans, create accessible credit for individuals and businesses, as well as equipment leasing. In this interview with Business A.M’s ONOME AMUGE, th entrepreneur and consultant provides insights about consumer lending and business financing in Nigeria, […]
Innovation, sales digitalisation key to higher insurance penetration – Apere, CEO, Anchor Actuarial Services
Chris IkosaApril 15, 2021
Motor vehicle insurance has continued to be an important aspect of insurance sales due to the high level of risk tied to driving on the road. Regardless of this, many Nigerians still prefer to go through the back door in getting insurance policies for their motor vehicles. In this interview, Dr. PIUS APERE (Actuarial Scientist/Chartered […]