Ifeoma Okeke

Nigeria

Correspondent at BusinessDay Nigeria

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Opposition is not just about politicians, it's about the people

1 week ago | businessday.ng | Ifeoma Okeke

Adewole Adebayo is the Leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its presidential candidate in the 2023 election. In a recent interview with Arise TV, Adebayo discussed the current state of Nigerian politics, the wave of defections to the ruling party, and the challenges facing the country. With unflinching honesty, Adebayo shares his thoughts on the opposition’s role, good governance, and the path forward for Nigeria.
Nigeria to Houston: Osuorah pursues sustainable solutions to address increasing complexity of cyber threats

Feb 15, 2025 | businessday.ng | Ifeoma Okeke

Josemaria Osuorah is a software engineer and a current machine learning and cybersecurity PhD student in Praire View A&M University in Houston. He is currently doing research that optimises cybersecurity practices with AI & Machine Learning. In this interview with IFEOMA OKEKE-KORIEOCHA, Osuorah speaks on how he balances academic responsibilities with his role as a research assistant.
Ghana makes history, grants citizenship to 524 Americans

Dec 4, 2024 | businessday.ng | Ifeoma Okeke

Ghana recently made history after it granted 524 people citizenship, most of whom are Philadelphians, thanks to a campaign asking Black Americans to “come home.” Hundreds of Black Americans who have immigrated to Ghana in the past years, after Nana Akufo-Addo, Ghana’s president, invited them to ‘come home’ — to leave the many challenges facing African Americans in the United States. It’s all part of Ghana’s attempt to market this nation of 35 million as a mecca for Black people around the world.
Import duty enforcement on private jets seen boosting govt revenue - Businessday NG

Oct 14, 2024 | businessday.ng | Ifeoma Okeke

The federal government’s imminent enforcement of import duties on private jet operations in Nigeria is seen boosting public sector revenue, stakeholders told BusinessDay. Earlier in the year, Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation and aerospace, had said that the federal government was set to arrest and sanction illegal flights and non-certified personnel. Keyamo had accused new private jet owners of approaching aviation regulators to request approval to use their aircraft to fly family or friends.
FG extends deadline for private jet verification by one month

Oct 14, 2024 | businessday.ng | Ifeoma Okeke

The Nigeria Customs Service has extended the verification exercise for private jet owners by one month, from Monday, 14th October 2024, to Thursday, November 14, 2024. A statement signed Abdullahi Maiwada, Customs Spokesperson, on Monday, said the extension is to further engage operators who have expressed willingness to regularise their import duties.
Air Peace denies involvement in Ajaero's arrest, detention

Sep 9, 2024 | businessday.ng | Ifeoma Okeke

Air Peace has distanced itself from the current ordeals and arrest of Joe Ajaero, president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), saying its petition against the body in 2023 has since been withdrawn. Air Peace noted that it has nothing to do with Ajaero’s arrest.
Youths’ protests force nationwide sit-at-home

Aug 1, 2024 | businessday.ng | John Osadolor |Chuka Uroko |Tony Ailemen |Ifeoma Okeke

,..Four die in Kaduna, Niger…Shootings in Abuja, looting in KanoNigerian youths’ protests on Thursday forced the majority of citizens to sit at their homes in various parts of the nation. Telcos, banks, filling stations, shops, malls, schools and major markets were under lock and key, with several of them staying away for fear of a repeat of the #EndSARS 2020 incident, where scores of people were killed and shops looted.
Stitching Unity: Wakrot Chinshaka's Fabric of Peace in Jos

Jun 1, 2024 | businessday.ng | Ifeoma Okeke

Conflict, often defined as a struggle over values, status, power, and resources, is an inevitable part of human society. However, the way we address and resolve these conflicts can transform societies. Wakrot Chinshaka, an award-winning Nigerian designer based in London, exemplifies this transformative approach.
Pilgrimage: Stakeholders commend airport authorities over conduct of exercise

May 30, 2024 | businessday.ng | Ifeoma Okeke

As the 2024 airlift of Muslim pilgrims to Saudi Arabia commences, stakeholders and pilgrims have commended the airport authorities for the smooth conduct of the exercise. The pilgrims specifically hailed the partnership between the Federal Airports Authorities of Nigeria (FAAN) and the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) which has ensured the smooth conduct of the exercise since the commencement of inaugural flight.
How we’re setting a standard for financial empowerment in Nigeria — Ulaka, Atus West Africa financial analyst - Businessday NG

Apr 19, 2024 | businessday.ng | Ifeoma Okeke

Adam Ulaka, Financial Analyst, Atus West Africa, has said that under the visionary leadership of the leading investment company, Nigerians are experiencing a financial transformation unlike any other. According to a statement by the firm, in the heart of Nigeria’s bustling financial sector, Atus West Africa emerges as a beacon of hope and opportunity, revolutionizing the way individuals and businesses approach their finances and investments.