Nigeria @66: The Otu Record — Beyond the Rhetoric
By Joseph Odok As Nigeria marks 66 years of independence, the anniversary offers more than an occasion for patriotic speeches. It is also an opportunity to ask a practical question at the sub-national level: what has government actually done with the resources and opportunities available to it?In Cross River State, Governor Bassey Edet Otu’s administration […]
Akure District at a Crossroads: Why unity must prevail over division
By TEMITAYO AJILA I write this appeal from the depths of my heart to the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladelusi Ogunlade Aladetoyinbo, Odundun II; the Iwarafa Mefa; and all sons and daughters of Akure, including many distinguished Nigerians. I plead for understanding and unity among all communities of the Akure District – Akure, Isolo, Isinkan, […]
Caregiving careers soar amid global shortages
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Silicon Valley’s Legacy: Garage startups, and the Rise of Global Tech Giants and Entrepreneurs, in the age of artificial intelligence
By Dr. Charles Orbih Introduction Silicon Valley is synonymous with innovation, entrepreneurship, and technological breakthroughs. It has produced some of the most influential companies in the world, including Apple, HP, Sun Microsystems, Cisco Systems, Oracle, IBM, Network Appliance, Juniper Networks, 3Com, Novell, Silicon Graphics, Intel, and Microsoft. While these firms form the backbone of the […]
Nigeria’s Sugar ‘Crisis’ a Myth – and our economy may pay the price for believing it
By Chudy Uwadiegwu As Nigeria continues to grapple with pressing economic and social challenges, it is imperative that our public policies are grounded in data, logic, and a full understanding of our unique national context. One of such policy currently under debate is the call for increased taxation on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs), led by internationally […]
Rolling back the politics of ‘this road belongs to FG’
By AIYEVBEKPEN OSAKUE The ancient Benin Kingdom had far-flung and well-manned security posts created for the defense of the kingdom in all cardinal directions. The Kingdom could access other communities, territories and kingdoms for peaceful trade transactions and for military expeditions. The nature of these ancient roads connecting different territories could only be better imagined but […]
