Ntai Bagshaw
Summary
Strategic communications leader with over 25 years of experience. A thoroughbred journalist and entrepreneur, he holds a BSc in Economics from University of Calabar and a Masters in Media & Communications from Pan African University, Lagos. Besides being named the prestigious CNN African Journalist of the Year (Business & Economy category) in 2005, he is a multi-recipient of the enviable Nigerian Media Merit Award. He founded Terraworks Limited in 2012 and has since led the company through several successful projects and transactions.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Business Development
Terraworks Limited
Lagos
04.2012 - Current
- Directed strategic planning and delivery of ₦6.5 billion in real estate developments across Nigeria.
- Managed developments of luxury and mid-income residential and commercial properties including Greenacres Estate, Ikeja and several others across Apapa and Ogudu GRA in Lagos as well as Port Harcourt and Ilorin
Senior Correspondent
ThisDay Newspapers
Lagos
- Led high-profile investigative reporting on national political, economic, and social issues, breaking exclusive stories that were featured on the front page, shaping public discourse, and influencing policy debates across Nigeria.
- Researched and reported on national policy changes and their impact on the economy, providing comprehensive reports that were regularly cited by government officials, think tanks, and policy influencers.
- Produced in-depth analysis and feature articles on critical national issues that provided clarity and insight for policymakers, business leaders, and the general public.
Internal Communications Manager
Bank PHB
Lagos
- Led the internal communications team and drove strategies during a major corporate rebranding, managing messaging and brand alignment across all communication channels, and ensuring smooth transitions for both employees and customers during a period of transformation.
- Developed and executed employee engagement campaigns, improving internal morale by 35% as measured by employee satisfaction surveys, and increasing overall organizational alignment during key corporate restructuring.
- Collaborated with senior management and department heads to craft clear, transparent, and consistent messaging on corporate policies, performance updates, and crisis management, reinforcing the bank’s commitment to transparency.
- Managed communication during a financial crisis, overseeing internal messaging to mitigate employee anxiety, maintaining morale, and ensuring clear, cohesive communication regarding key decisions to both staff and external stakeholders.
Education
Master of Science - Media And Communications
Pan-African University
Lagos, Nigeria01-2009
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University Of Calabar
Cross River State, Nigeria01-1998
Skills
- Investigative Journalism
- Stakeholder Management
- Crisis Communications and Management
- Business Strategy and Development
- Organizational Change Management
- Leadership Communication
- Employee Engagement & Internal Communication
Accomplishments
- 2005 CNN Multichoice African Journalist of the Year (Business/Economy category)
- NNMMA (Nigerian National Media Merit Award) winner
- NMMA, Maritime Reporter of the Year
- NMMA Energy Correspondent of the Year
- NMMA Tourism Reporter of the Year
- LEAP Africa and the African Leadership Institute 2008 Nigeria Scenario Think Tank
- 2009 CNN African Journalist Award nominee
- Distinguished Community Service Award by the Nigerian Police Community Relations Committee
- Ogudu GRA Presidential Merit Award 2018
Timeline
Director of Business Development
Terraworks Limited
04.2012 - Current
Senior Correspondent
ThisDay Newspapers
Internal Communications Manager
Bank PHB
Master of Science - Media And Communications
Pan-African University
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University Of Calabar
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