The essential Atiku
…Leadership is not a pleasure but a deep and heavy responsibility — George Orwell By Paul Ibe From the get-go, he set his eyes on the horizon, visualising the big portrait that would later show him to the world as a leader,…
Opinion
The goldfish in JAMB
By Kunle Akogun For keen watchers and followers of his enthralling trajectory, the recent news that the Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Is’haq Olanrewaju Oloyede, has become a hot cake for five African…
From COP27 to COP28: Key factors for Africa ahead of the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference
By Tshepo Ntsane The Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) represents an important international forum for countries to gather to discuss and address global climate change issues. However, to date these…
Government extolled on efforts at repositioning Nigeria — C&S Church
By Isaac Olusesi Nigeria’s pursuit of peace and development, away from the scourge of insecurity and social injustice lies at the heart of the nation’s harmonious existence as the government endeavours at better quality of life for the governed. His…
Oil market predictions and what they mean for Africa
By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber Six months after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 is no longer a health emergency, it’s still difficult to fully grasp the far-reaching damage the pandemic has inflicted, from the tremendous…
Transforming Nigeria’s oil and gas industry: Overcoming challenges by employing advanced technologies
The Nigerian economy depends significantly on the oil and gas sector. Despite persistent challenges, recent technological advancements, including robotics, advanced instrumentation, drones, and rapid progress in artificial intelligence solutions, are bringing about a transformative era for the industry. This article…
Re-imagining community innovation spaces and digital labs: Platforms for serendipity
By Dr Bosun Tijani Following a series of engagements with my colleagues from the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy and our agencies, I am pleased to share a comprehensive map highlighting community spaces and digital labs supported…
Osun: Who’s really in-charge of the state’s affairs?
By Waheed Adekunle Painstaking assessments of the happenings within the corridor of power in Osun state are disheartening and disturbing: outcome is capable of raising the public curiosity as to who is really in-charge of the affairs of the state.…
The significance of the IT department in the hybrid era
By Emmanuel Asika, Country Head, HP Nigeria There’s no doubt that hybrid work has become the new norm, an irreversible way of working. This necessitates every business leader to not only establish a secure and interconnected flexible workplace but also…
2023 Kogi Guber Election: Letter to Senator Natasha
By Ismail Omipidan I have never met Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan before. But I have followed her political engagements over the years. She comes across as a politically savvy Nigerian, who is passionate about addressing the plight of her people. This…