Nancy Illoh
Nancy Illoh Nnaji | |
|---|---|
| Alma mater | Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| Occupation(s) | TV presenter Journalist Media Consultant |
| Employer | Africa Independent Television |
| Website | https://moneylinewithnancy.com/ |
Nancy Illoh Nnaji is a highly accomplished media professional who has received numerous awards for her work. She is not only a media executive but also an educator, philanthropist, and a key contributor to the development of the nation. Nancy serves as the Host and Executive Producer of "Moneyline with Nancy,"[1] which is considered Nigeria's top business TV program and is broadcast daily on African Independent Television and also the media consultant and Channel Manager of Africa Business Channel in Daarsat.[2] She is the Chief Executive Officer of African Economic Congress.[3]
Personal life and education[edit]
Nancy Nnaji is a native of Delta State and the first of six children. She was born in Lagos State, Nigeria where she had her early educational years before proceeding to Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka where she had a BSc. in Parasitology and Entomology.[4]
Career[edit]
Nancy Illoh Nnaji is a broadcaster, presenter and producer who produces and anchors a financial and economic programme which is shown in Nigeria and the African Continent. Nancy is widely recognized as one of the most influential women in Nigerian journalism. She has hosted and produced over 5000 TV shows, featuring interviews with high-profile guests, industry leaders, innovators, and individuals who have achieved significant feats in Nigeria and globally.
In 2007, she became a part of the MoneyShow team which is a programme on AIT where business and financial interviews are conducted with African individuals. She and her team has interviewed the Former President of the African Development Bank Donald Kaberuka, Professor John Kuffor, Ex- President of Ghana, Adams Oshiomhole and Sanusi Lamido Sanusi amongst others.[5][6]
She has participated in high-stakes debates within Nigeria and on the international stage as a member of the Nigerian Elections Debate Group. Her ability to moderate and facilitate discussions on critical issues demonstrates her skill as a communicator. Her collaborations with esteemed institutions like the World Bank, IMF, CBN, the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), among others, underscore her dedication to local and global economic development and her capacity to bridge the gap between academia, policy, and the public.
Although Nancy was a science student but she found interest in arts when she wrote and directed a play on HIV while in secondary school. She later joined Delta state Television, producing and anchoring different programs as a university student. She joined the NTA during her NYSC days to gather experience and exposure.
She was honoured with a chieftaincy title of Adã Né kwùlí Ùwáa from his royal highness Obi Jideuwa, King of Issele Azagba, Aniocha North in Delta state.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ "'NEPC, PDF II boost Non-oil export'". Vanguard News. 22 March 2020. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
- ^ "Presenters :: Africa Independent Television". AIT. 5 May 2020. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- ^ "Economic Adviser, Shehu Sani disagree on border closure". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
- ^ "Being The Change We Want To See – NANCY NNAJI NEE ILLOH – Loretta Reveals". Loretta Reveals. 26 February 2017. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- ^ "Money Line With Nancy". Money Line With Nancy. 30 April 2020. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- ^ "Edo PDP candidate was detained for three months for financial misconduct – Oshiomhole".
- ^ "AIT Presenter Nancy Illoh Bags Chieftaincy Title Few Weeks After Baby's Birth". CKN News. Retrieved 5 May 2020.