We are moving to make Igboland the Japan of Nigeria by 2025, through investments
Charles Abuede
November 30, 2020
It is no longer news that at least half of the pecuniary means for N’digbo is domiciled outside of the Igboland. An Igboland Economic Union has captured this inconsistency by convincing Igbos worldwide to make Igboland the centrepiece of their investment drives and fast-track development as a top priority. This is seen as one of […]
With technology, cost of distribution is reduced for manufacturers
Hamid AyodejiNovember 25, 2020
VICTOR AFOLABI is the Chief Executive Officer, Eko Innovation Centre, and founder, Retailar Merchant. In this interview with Business A.M.’s Hamid Ayodeji, he speaks on the crucial role e-commerce platforms play towards enhancing the business activities of the ecosystem, by enabling fast moving consumer goods access to consumers, as the global economy tackles the COVID-19 […]
Recapitalisation will create a more stable insurance industry – Benjamin Agili, CEO, Royal Exchange
Onome AmugeNovember 23, 2020
Demand for riots and civil commotion extensions is rising Competition for market size has continued to put the industry on the wrong side of history We are rebranding, repositioning Royal Exchange to take its rightful place We want to reposition the company as a market leader in all key business lines We intend to drive […]
We’re managing Rivers’ oil & gas resources most effectively for overall benefit of the state
BEN EGUZOZIEOctober 28, 2020
Peter Medee was a lecturer in economics at the University of Port Harcourt before his appointment as Commissioner for Energy & Natural Resources, Rivers State. Business A.M.’s BEN EGUZOZIE sat with him at his 13th floor office on Point Block, the imposing 18-storey building housing the state secretariat, where he unveiled the ministry’s activities in […]
At Full Moon Hotels Owerri, we offer personalised, luxurious services- Esther Iwuanyananwu
Dikachi FranklinOctober 27, 2020
Owerri, Imo State capital, is dotted with hotels, many of them of international standards. Full Moon Hotels is one of the hotels situated in this location, described as one of Nigeria’s most competitive hotel clusters. In this interview with Business A.M.’s Dikachi Franklin, ESTHER IWUANYANWU, deputy general manager of Full Moon, speaks about what the […]
Embracing technology, empowering smallholder farmers will change reality of agribusiness in Nigeria -NYFN Coordinator
Onome AmugeOctober 20, 2020
Onome Amuge An agripreneur and experienced farmer, PROMISE AMAHAH is the founder/nation- al coordinator of the Nigerian Young Farmers Network (NYFN), a youth-oriented agricultural empowerment organisation. In an interview with Business A.M’s Onome Amuge, the young agricultural expert discusses the challenges facing the agriculture sector, how Nigerian youths can be empowered towards restructuring the agriculture […]
Our inflation is in excess of 20%, not 13%, says Okwudili Ijezie, banker, accountant, CEO, I&I I Investment
Aderemi OjekunleOctober 13, 2020
We are a country of importers, not producers Economy to go into depression in 2021 until 2024 CBN shouldn’t be expected to remedy falling foreign reserves and also give value to the naira The Nigerian economy is largely dominated by crude oil, but which accounts for only about 10 per cent of the country’s gross […]
Nigeria’s $11bn box office cinema industry can have transformative impact on economy, says Filmhouse GED
Charles AbuedeOctober 5, 2020
By Charles Abuede The industry is estimated to gross between $10 billion to $11 billion in box office IN A PERIOD WHEN THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC is wreaking havoc on global businesses, the Nigerian cinema industry, which is estimated to be worth over $10 billion by industry experts, has found ways to thrive, despite the […]
Significant shift from cash to digital payments a gradual process, say Flutterwave executives
Saviour AdugbaSeptember 30, 2020
In a lot of ways, the COVID-19 pandemic has thrust forward the importance of online and digital payments and brought to more public familiarity technology payment facilitating companies. Flutterwave, one of the leaders in the payment technology space in Africa, helps provide banks and businesses with seamless and secure payment experiences for their customers “We’ve […]
I started with money, but consistency helped me succeed – Omotayo Shoe Goddess Iyanoye, founder, Omar Collecktionz
Saviour AdugbaSeptember 17, 2020
Saviour Adugba We’re promoting Nigerian brands so people don’t go abroad to buy designer shoes It is not commonplace to see female shoemakers in Nigeria. In a world where women are continually striving to break the mould and shatter barriers, it was an interesting phenomenon to see a woman who is not just a shoemaker, […]