By NICK DAZANG Genuine leaders inspire us by their exalted visions, strength of character, charisma, tenacity of purpose, high moral compass, curiosity, competence and empathy. The journeys of two global icons, Lee Iacocca and Satya Narayana Nadella, inspire and proffer leadership lessons. We can learn from them, profit from them and factor them in our collective […]

By Olufemi Jacob Access Bank Group is in a jubilant mood. It’s about to open its rights issue through which it hopes to raise a whopping N356 billion that would shore up its capital base above the mandatory N500 billion. Just as the executives were working hard to finalize the fine details of regulatory requirements, […]

By Tobi Abimbola In today’s rapidly evolving global economy, many nations stand at a critical juncture where the integration of advanced technology and innovation is essential for sustainable infrastructure development.  As an expert with extensive experience in global sales, business development, and technological solutions across various industries, I am compelled to highlight the transformative potential […]

By Kenny Okotie Hon. Agbateyiniro Weyinmi Isaac is a detribalised Deltan from Warri South Local Government Area and he is also gunning for the chairmanship position of the council in an LGA election scheduled for July 13, 2024, on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).  He is blessed with a rich resume which, […]

By Dipo Kehinde As Nigeria’s first and only privately funded airport terminal marked 17 years of operation on the 7th of May 2024, there are grounds for applause because the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2, MMA2, is still a hard act to follow. Since its inauguration on April 7, 2007, and the commencement of flight operations […]

By Morohundiya O. A Nothing impacts more like true leadership birthed on an altruistic ground. The mantle of leadership fell on Captain Chris Najomo after it was clear that a reformer with a penchant for excellence should salvage the mess that has been brought upon the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority. As a man who had […]

By Chris Ekpenyong In recent years, Nigeria has witnessed recurrent strike actions led by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), primarily aimed at demanding an increase in   minimum wage. While the intent behind these strikes is noble—seeking to improve the living standards of Nigerian workers, the effectiveness of such actions has come under scrutiny. Evidence suggests […]

By Olusegun Oruame In the 21st Century, the world is witnessing a paradox: while access to information is at an all-time high, literacy levels are declining globally. This unsettling trend presents significant obstacles to socioeconomic progress, especially in developing nations, Nigeria being no exception. The causes of falling literacy standards are multifaceted, and addressing them requires […]

By Ovie Edomi, Ph.D Hate or love him, you can not but marvel at the personality of the 14th indigenous Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Mr Adewale Adeniyi, whose appointment as the Comptroller General of Customs on 19th, June, 2023 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, marked a turning point in the history of […]

Truth be told, governance in Nigeria has been replete with false starts, failed promises and dashed hopes. Hence, President Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” tagline largely fails to strike a chord with the majority. His records as governor of Lagos were largely that of an effective reformer who brought his private sector exposure to bear in laying the foundation […]

BY TOLA ADENIYI I WROTE ‘Visit the Mortuary’ as Tola Adeniyi in my Sunday Times column [1974] and ‘Death I salute You!’ as Aba Saheed in my Daily Times Aba Saheed column in [1975]. The two articles were primarily written on the theme of Vanity, that terrible affliction which is central, nay, dominant in the pursuit […]

By Tolulope Adebayo Under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has experienced a remarkable resurgence, led by the visionary leadership of Professor Joseph Terlumun Utsev. As the Honourable Minister of Water Resources, Utsev has leveraged his vast expertise and experience in water resources and environmental engineering to champion […]

By COSMAS ODOEMENA God is no longer a Nigerian. The god of football has abandoned Nigeria.  These were the thoughts racing through my head as I watched Nigeria’s Super Eagles being humbled by Benin Republic in a World Cup qualifier. It is one of the most painful experiences any football-loving Nigerian will have.  Nigeria missed the […]

Across the world, an estimated 1.3 billion people experience significant disability. This represents 16 per cent of the world’s population, or one in six of us, according to the World Health Organisation, WHO. This shows that there are more people with disabilities than it is imagined, yet there is little awareness about their lived experience which has led to events of discrimination.

By SAMUEL OLABANJI THE global trend has been revenue generation. Revenue is the receipt of a government or a business. Government revenue is the money received from taxation, fees, fines, inter-governmental grants or transfers, securities sales, mineral or resource rights, as well as any sales made. Government or the public sector create revenue to pay for […]