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A smoke-free Nigeria is possible: Learning from Sweden’s public health revolution

By Dr. Akinwande Puddicombe – Public Health Expert On November 13, 2024, Sweden became the first country in  Europe to officially achieve “smoke-free” status, with just 4.5% of its Swedish-born adults smoking. This milestone, reached 16 years ahead of the European Union target, offers a profound lesson for Nigeria and the global community: there is […]

Assessing Engr Farouk’s impactful leadership in NAMA, one year after 

By Umar Abdulyekeen The Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Engr Umar Farouk has shown examplary leadership in just 12 months in office.  It was due to the positive changes that the NAMA MD has brought to the agency that made the management organise a get-together at the Obudu Gardens of the Abuja […]

Navigating path to sustainable telecom services for subscribers

By Dinesh Balsingh As Nigeria continues its journey towards becoming a digitally-driven economy, reliable telecommunications services remain the backbone of our collective progress. At Airtel Nigeria, we are committed to delivering world-class connectivity to millions of Nigerians, enabling economic growth, empowering businesses, and enhancing lives. We understand that the future technology needs of the country,as […]

Ahmed Dikko: A visionary leader in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector

By Nnamdi Ojiego The recent resumption of production by the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC), and the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (WRPC), is a testament to the tireless efforts of dedicated professionals who have worked towards this milestone. Among them is Engineer Ahmed Dikko, the former Managing Director of the PHRC, whose contributions played […]

As Mountain Top varsity honours Alex Mbata…

By Fehintola Akinmade  BECAUSE we currently inhabit an increasingly indivdualized world where certain people tend to prioritize personal gain anything else, some may pay scant attention to the value of giving. But giving, especially the institutionalized giving called philanthropy, has towering benefits, not just for the larger human community but for the giver himself/herself. As […]

Don’t plan for 2025

Saying don’t plan for 2025 sounds almost sacrilegious, doesn’t it? Especially in these early days of the new year

As we usher in 2025

By Emeka Alex Duru We had huge expectations of 1979, growing up. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), had proclaimed the year as the International Year of the Child. On Assembly Ground, we were made to sing; “International Year of the Child// A Year of joy// A Year of Peace// A year […]

NIPOST: The sleeping last-mile delivery giant

By Temitope Owoeye As a Nigerian with a deep-rooted love for our traditional cuisine, I frequently find myself scrolling through Instagram, hunting for food content and gift ideas for loved ones. Recently, a post caught my eye that stirred up some troubling thoughts. The post narrated a tale of a delivery driver absconding with a […]

[Right Of Reply] Re: Economic disadvantages of private airstrips

By EMAMEH GABRIEL As an avid follower of newspaper opinions and columns, I have learned to preserve my sanity by steering clear of Dele Sobowale’s writings. However, occasionally when I do read his column, I am inevitably left disappointed, questioning the sincerity of his “Frankly Speaking” moniker. This sentiment has also been widely expressed by many […]

10th MINILS Labour summit, more than a gathering of stakeholders

By Issa Aremu As the Director-General of the Michael  Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies, MINILS, yours comradely bear witness that almost one thousand participants registered and participated at the 10th Labour Summit held on Tuesday, 26th in Ilorin. The  Minister of Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha,  was  the Chief Host of the significant event, […]

Anioma State as panacea to South-East marginalisation 

By Emmanuel Onwubiko  The quest for state creation in Nigeria has always been fraught with intense debates, political maneuvering, and calls for equitable representation. Among the numerous demands, the clamour for Anioma State stands out as a compelling case rooted in justice, equity, and the urgent need to address the systemic marginalisation of the South-East region. The […]

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