SIFAX Chairman urges African firms to build global-scale corporations
By Babajide Komolafe Chairman, SIFAX Group, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, has called on African entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders to prioritise the growth of large, sustainable corporations capable of competing globally, rather than operating fragmented and small-scale enterprises that limit the continent’s economic potential. Speaking at the sidelines of the Africa CEO Forum held in Kigali, Rwanda, […]
Conversation on national textbook ranking system
By Moshood Oshunfurewa The Federal Government’s recent introduction of a National Textbook Ranking System has sparked fresh debate within Nigeria’s education sector. On the surface, the initiative appears commendable. Any policy aimed at improving the quality of textbooks in our schools deserves careful consideration and, where appropriate, support. However, while ranking textbooks may create the appearance […]
To protect our democracy, INEC, Judiciary must be free
Nigeria’s democracy is not dying loudly. There are no soldiers on the streets, no formal suspension of the constitution. The damage is quieter and, for that reason, far more dangerous. It happens through manipulation of processes, selective application of rules and the steady capture of institutions that were created to keep power in check. At […]
Ace journalist joins former students to celebrate retiring teachers
By Elizabeth Osayande Elizabeth Osayande, a prominent journalist with Vanguard Media Limited and the founder of the Female Freelancers Network (FFN), recently joined alumni from her alma mater, State Grammar School, Surulere, to honour two esteemed teachers—Ms. Folasade Ajoke Coker and Mr Gbogboade Adebanjo Adeyemi—on their retirement from the Lagos State Teaching Commission. State Grammar […]
Obasa-backed candidates win APC Lagos Assembly primaries in Agege
The immediate past Executive Chairman of Agege Local Government Area, High Chief Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi, and Barrister Azeez Oladapo Ninalowo have emerged winners of the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Assembly primaries for Agege Constituencies I and II respectively.
APC primary: Plateau speaker Daniel wins Mikang ticket, calls for unity
The Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Naanlong Daniel Gapyil, has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Mikang State Constituency seat, following his victory in the party’s primary election.
