Pascal Dozie, the former Diamond Bank CEO, was born on April 9, 1939, in Egbu, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.‎‎

Dozie began his educational journey at Our Lady’s School in Emekuku, eventually advancing to the prestigious London School of Economics, where he earned a degree in Economics and a master’s in Administrative Science.

‎‎In 1990, Dozie established Diamond Bank, before its eventual merger with Access Bank. He later handed the reins to his son, Uzoma.‎‎

He served as the pioneer chairman of MTN Nigeria.

‎‎He received the prestigious National Award of the Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) for his contributions to Nigeria’s banking industry.‎‎

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, said that the Federal Government’s Economic Team will review the impact of the ongoing global tariff war on Nigeria.

He spoke yesterday at the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) Corporate Governance Forum for Government Owned Enterprises (GOEs) in Abuja.

Edun said, “For the economic management team of Mr. President and indeed his whole government, we are going back to the drawing board to look at the scenarios that may play out if the current tariff situation is prolonged.“

For Nigeria, in terms of exports, it’s not too bad because oil minerals are excluded by America from being in any way sanctioned with tariffs.

But based on our non-oil exports and based on the formula that the Americans are using, we do have a 14% tariff on our exports.

But it’s a lot better than Vietnam, which has 46%.“So we need to look at these situations and see what the opportunities are.

The Nigeria of today, with a relatively stable economy and an attractive investment environment, including attractive exchange rate, is a place where if they can’t produce in Vietnam, they can come and produce in Nigeria.

We are here, we are ready, we are waiting, and we have what will be attractive to them in terms of policies, in terms of market ,and in terms of export capacity.

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Pascal Dozie, a renowned Nigerian entrepreneur and business leader has died. He was 86.

According to sources close to the deceased, Dozie died a battle with old age-related illness.

Dozie, was a man of many parts, best known for founding Diamond Bank and serving as chairman of Pan-Atlantic University.

He was born on April 9, 1939, in Egbu, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.

Dozie’s educational background includes a degree in Economics from the London School of Economics and a master’s in Administrative Science from City University in London

Dozie also founded theAfrican Development Consulting Group, which worked with notable clients like Nestle and Pfizer.

He served as MTN Group chairman but later resigned and was succeeded by Ernest Ndukwe.

Dozie received the prestigious National Award of the Order of the Niger (OON) for his contributions to Nigeria’s banking industry.

Dozie is survived by his wife Chinyere Dozie, and five children among other relatives.