People Talk: Do you support Lagos’ relaunch of monthly sanitation exercise?
By Ololade Adewunmi The Lagos State Government is considering a major comeback—for the once-popular monthly environmental sanitation exercise. Suspended in 2016 due to the challenges of restricting movement in a megacity, the exercise may now return as part of broader efforts to tackle flooding, poor waste management, and clogged drainage systems across the state. During […]
People Talk: Can Nigeria reverse the japa syndrome?
By Ololade Adewunmi In recent years, Nigeria has witnessed a mass exodus of its young and skilled population in a trend popularly known as the “Japa Syndrome.” From doctors to tech experts, creatives to teachers —many Nigerians are leaving the country in search of better opportunities, security, and a higher quality of life. Some say […]
Historically: Remembering Adekunle Fajuyi
By Morolake Ademiju Today, June 26, we remember and celebrate the birth of a true Nigerian hero — Lt. Colonel Francis Adekunle Fajuyi, born on this day in 1926 in Ado-Ekiti. Though it’s been nearly six decades since his tragic death, his legacy of courage, patriotism, and sacrifice continues to inspire generations. Fajuyi began his […]
People Talk: On use of CBT for WAEC, NECO exams
By Ololade Adewunmi The Federal Government says WAEC and NECO will fully switch to computer-based testing (Cbt) by 2026. Objective questions are expected to go digital from 2025, with essay papers joining the move a year later. According to the Minister of Education, this new system should make exams more efficient and reduce malpractice. The […]
Adeola Balogun: Freeze-drying guru turning agbalumo, mango, pepper soup into ready-to-eat packages
By Damilola Ogunsakin What began as a kitchen experiment with a “toy dehydrator” has grown into one of Nigeria’s most innovative agribusinesses. Adeola Balogun, an accountant turned entrepreneur, is revolutionizing food preservation in Nigeria through freeze drying – a method she believes is the future of food processing across Africa. In an exclusive interview with […]
People Talk: On poor JAMB results
ByMorolake Ademiju JAMB results has raised a lot of questions across the country. With thousands of students scoring below average, many Nigerians are worried—why are so many candidates failing? Is it a reflection of our education system, a lack of preparation by the students, or something deeper? To get a better understanding, I took to […]
