Functional Education and the Nigerian Project: Strategic Human Capital Development for National Renewal
By OBIORA OKONKWO Introduction The Founder and Chancellor; Your Excellencies; the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council; the Vice-Chancellor; distinguished members of the Governing Council and Senate; principal officers of this great University; members of faculty; eminent scholars; captains of industry; distinguished guests; proud parents and guardians; graduating students; ladies and gentlemen. It is both a […]
Olaopa’s views on Babalola and Farotimi
By Larry Carlson and Sheila Brooks Distinguished Professor Tunji Olaopa’s article captioned “Babalola and Farotimi: Justice, Just Society and the Nigerian state”, as published by The Punch Newspaper on Monday, 23rd December 2024, at Page 30, has sparked widespread public debates and reactions. It is a fact that Olaopa is a Professor of Public Administration and […]
Biodun Shobanjo: The trailblazer at 80
By Chuddy Oduenyi Within the conclave of eminent advertising practitioners in Nigeria and the consistory of esteemed marketing communications professionals in Africa, he is revered. Even in the larger orbit of the corporate world, whenever his name is evoked, it is always with uncustomary reverence. The reverence stems from an appreciation of his eventful long years of […]
Counting the gains of President Tinubu’s economic renewal
By Mohammed Idris As the first full year of President Tinubu’s administration, 2024 has come with its unique share of challenges and triumphs. As we look back at the ongoing year, this is the perfect time to reflect on the President’s vision for a transformed Nigeria and how 2024 has provided numerous opportunities to manifest that vision. […]
Despite adversity, NNPCL shines with historic milestones in 2024
By OLATUNDE ADEGBOLA With a volatile global oil market in 2024 tied to geopolitical tensions and other local challenges such as oil theft and pipeline vandalism amid the pressure to up oil production levels, the NNPC Ltd, under the leadership of Mallam Mele Kyari, has effectively navigated the challenges with many milestone achievements to show. The state-owned […]
Transforming Leadership in a Digital Era:
The recently concluded Strategic Leadership Programme, organised by TEXEM, UK, was a transformative initiative that empowered leaders to excel in a world characterised by digital disruption and rapid change. With a blend of academic excellence, actionable insights, and innovative methodologies, the programme left participants inspired and equipped to drive growth, resilience, and sustainability in their […]
