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Rahul Savara, Group Managing Director, TGI Group
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Interview: Rahul Savara What are some possible solutions to the challenges facing the sector today ? RAHUL SAVARA: There is no doubt that data is a key enabler in every sector of the economy, and even more so in the agriculture sector. Information on market prices, good agricultural practices, weather and soil conditions, and fertiliser requirements are fundamental to running a sustainable and profitable…
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Audu Innocent Ogbeh, Minister of Agriculture: Interview
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Interview: Audu Innocent Ogbeh How effective has the e-wallet tool been in boosting the usage of fertiliser? AUDU INNOCENT OGBEH: It worked very well in the first two years – 2013 and 2014 – and then things got complicated. Invoices started coming in for supplies that were unaccounted for, and some people were taking products and fertilisers across the border to sell in Cameroon. From there,…
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Ayotunde Coker, CEO, Rack Centre: Interview
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Interview:Ayotunde Coker How is the demand for products such as data services evolving in Nigeria? AYOTUNDE COKER: Demand is evolving and rising rapidly. We are creating awareness of local quality and capability through advertisements, editorials in the business and technology press, and business conferences. This is being done with bodies such as the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry,…
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Hadiza Bala Usman, Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority: Interview
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Interview: Hadiza Bala Usman What are the top priorities in terms of improving the capacity of Nigeria’s port infrastructure? HADIZA BALAUSMAN: We need to improve our operational efficiency to ensure our infrastructure is able to meet the needs of investors coming to the country. We have noticed areas of channel management that require development, and we have channel designs in the Lagos…
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Hadi Sirika, Minister of Aviation: Interview
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Interview:Hadi Sirika What were the biggest challenges involved in the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport renovation? HADI SIRIKA: There were quite a few challenges, beginning with the fact that it was not a proper procurement, but rather an emergency one. Appointing the right consultant for the project, understanding the enormity of the failure at the runway and selecting the right contractors…
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Igbuan Okaisabor, CEO, Construction Kaiser
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Interview:Igbuan Okaisabor What role will public works play in the construction sector in the coming year? IGUAN OKAISABOR: The Nigerian government remains the largest client of construction companies because it undertakes the construction of many of the country’s key buildings and infrastructure, such as dams, roads, bridges, schools, hospitals, and water supply, sewerage and power systems.…
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Jason Njoku, CEO, Iroko: Interview
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Interview:Jason Njoku What are the main challenges in delivering content to viewers in sub-Saharan Africa? JASON NJOKU: We have found that the lack of affordable and reliable broadband internet has been one of the main challenges in reaching the viewership goals we would like to achieve. In 2015 we decided to de-emphasise the streaming platform of our products, and instead reconfigured our…
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Mark Wagstaff, Country Manager West Africa, Pfizer: Interview
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Interview:Mark Wagstaff How will recent changes in the global pharmaceutical market affect the industry in Nigeria? MARK WAGSTAFF: At a global level, we are witnessing more pharmaceutical companies becoming certified by the World Health Organisation, and thus authorised to export pharmaceutical products. This will impact Nigeria’s market, as the number of pharmaceutical firms in the economy…
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President Muhammadu Buhari: Viewpoint
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Viewpoint:President Muhammadu Buhari Economic behaviour is cyclical. All countries face ups and downs. Our own recession has been brought about by a critical shortage of foreign exchange. Oil prices dropped from an average of $100 per barrel over the last decade to an average of $40 per barrel in 2016-17. Worse still, the damage perpetrated by Niger Delta criminals on pipelines has sometimes…
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Kemi Adeosun, Minister of Finance: Viewpoint
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Viewpoint:Kemi Adeosun I think there is now a consensus that the worst is over, but we must act with conviction to ensure that we do not repeat the mistakes that left us so vulnerable. This government is resolved to restore the role of government in the provision of public goods and services. This is not just a function of the fulfilment of constitutional responsibilities, it is part…