FMN: A Longstanding Pillar in Nigeria’s Economic and Industrial Growth
Successfully aligning private sector investment with national development objectives remains a critical challenge for emerging economies. Bridging the gap between corporate strategy and public policy requires long-term vision, substantial commitment, and a conducive business environment. Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN) offers a compelling case study in this regard. Over its sixty-65-year history, FMN’s trajectory has […]
To Sam Amuka at 90
By DELE JEGEDE In a country called Nigeria, there exists a rare breed of personages, nonagenarians they all are who, by circumstances of birth, are not only considerably older than the geo-political space in which they now reside, but who are also blessed with discernment. Within this cohort of Nigerians who are distinguished by the luminousness […]
Tinubu celebrates journalism icon, Sam Amuka at 90, confers national honours on him
IN a historic gesture commemorating the 2025 Democracy Day, President Bola Tinubu has conferred national honours of Commander of Order of the Niger, CON, on the Publisher and Chairman of Vanguard Newspapers, Sam Amuka-Pemu, who turns 90 today.
Tribute to Uncle Sam @ 90
By Prof. Ladipo Adamolekun Uncle Sam was approaching 85 when he wrote the above letter that demonstrates his consciousness about ageing. His “Time, man, Time” as a comment on his “getting back pain these days” echoes a Yoruba saying: “Orisirisi l’aisan agba” (the elderly are faced with a variety of diseases). I can confirm that Uncle Sam […]
Diversify economy, shift from oil to other sectors – Adetutu Audu
Dr. Mayowa Olusoji, a renowned author,professional speaker and financial exponentialist has called on the government to diversify the economy by shifting from oil to other sectors because Nigeria’s economy heavily dependent on oil, leave it vulnerable to fluctuations in global oil prices and create limited opportunities outside the oil sector. Olusoji in an interview believed […]
Uncle Sam and the Virtue of Disobedience
By Lanre Idowu Samson Oruru Amuka, CON, everyone’s uncle, is 90 today, at the Eko Hotel Convention Centre — a departure from his past tendencies to avoid birthday celebrations. For a people whose average life expectancy stands at 62, it is a piece of delightful news that Uncle Sam is officially a nonagenarian, and this time he […]
