Olufemi “Femi” Soneye is a journalist, media entrepreneur and strategic communications professional whose career has taken him from the newsroom to the centre of some of Nigeria’s most important public conversations.
For decades, Femi Soneye has worked at the intersection of journalism, media and public communication. His career has taken him through newsrooms, media entrepreneurship and high-level corporate communications, giving him a rare perspective on how stories are told, how institutions communicate and how public figures navigate scrutiny.
Before launching The Exchange, Femi served as Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd., where he became a prominent voice on some of Nigeria’s most closely watched energy and economic conversations.
Now, he returns to his first calling—journalism and media—with a platform built around the conversations that matter.
Where it began
Femi’s career was built in the newsroom, where decades of reporting, editing and storytelling shaped his understanding of people, institutions and public affairs. His work has spanned Nigerian and international media, giving him a broad perspective on the issues that matter and the responsibility that comes with telling stories that influence public discourse.
Building platforms
Beyond the newsroom, Femi expanded his work into media entrepreneurship, publishing and digital journalism. Through building and developing media platforms, he explored new ways of connecting audiences with information, personalities and stories—while embracing the changing possibilities of modern journalism.
At the centre of public discourse
Femi brought his journalistic experience into strategic communications, eventually serving as Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd. In one of Nigeria’s most consequential corporate communication roles, he became a prominent voice in national conversations around energy, business, policy and the operations of the country’s national oil company.
The conversation continues
The Exchange with Femi Soneye represents a return to his journalistic roots with a broader ambition. Drawing on decades of experience in media and communications, Femi creates a platform for candid conversations with influential voices across politics, leadership, business, culture and society—going beyond the headlines to explore the people, ideas and experiences shaping Nigeria and the world.
Where it began
Femi’s career was built in the newsroom, where decades of reporting, editing and storytelling shaped his understanding of people, institutions and public affairs. His work has spanned Nigerian and international media, giving him a broad perspective on the issues that matter and the responsibility that comes with telling stories that influence public discourse.
Building platforms
Beyond the newsroom, Femi expanded his work into media entrepreneurship, publishing and digital journalism. Through building and developing media platforms, he explored new ways of connecting audiences with information, personalities and stories—while embracing the changing possibilities of modern journalism.
At the centre of public discourse
Femi brought his journalistic experience into strategic communications, eventually serving as Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd. In one of Nigeria’s most consequential corporate communication roles, he became a prominent voice in national conversations around energy, business, policy and the operations of the country’s national oil company.
The conversation continues
The Exchange with Femi Soneye represents a return to his journalistic roots with a broader ambition. Drawing on decades of experience in media and communications, Femi creates a platform for candid conversations with influential voices across politics, leadership, business, culture and society—going beyond the headlines to explore the people, ideas and experiences shaping Nigeria and the world.
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