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It is often said that hope is the last thing a person loses before giving up finally on all fronts. In essence, hope is sometimes built on incurable optimism. That means hoping against all hopes.…
Online learning eliminates the need for physical commuting, significantly reducing costs for students, while allowing them to learn at their own pace and on their own schedules. This flexibility is especially beneficial for those balancing education with work or family…
As President Tinubu settles down after his long trip around the world, he must get on top of the issue of petrol supply. Nigerians would like to know for once if the government is truly subsidising fuel and by what…
The premier University of Ibadan has not remained the same since the students of the university resolved to troop out in protest against some newly introduced policies of the university, having to do with hike in tuition payable, electricity rationing…
The heartbreaking revelation by Hussaina Iliyasu, the wife of Seaman Abbas Haruna on the Brekete Family Programme, of how a senior military officer, Brigadier MS Adamu has dehumanized her husband for six years has taken the world by surprise leading…
The seamless execution of a robust constitution should be the top priority of any government. In Nigeria, however, our government often engages in selective interpretation of the constitution. To ensure smooth governance, there must be a collaborative effort between the…
In his book, "The Man Who Changed China, & quot; Robert Lawrence Kuhn provided a rare insight into how bold ideas are capable of powering development and prosperity for any society. Kuhn chronicles how Deng Xiaoping, the man famed for…
As Africa continues to assert itself on the global economic stage, African businesses are increasingly looking beyond traditional markets to explore new opportunities. Among the emerging regions that hold significant potential for African enterprises are the Caribbean and Latin America.…
One question that crops up regarding modern marriages is: “Are there duties that should be reserved for males and females, or should couples share duties like cooking, school runs, car repairs, etc? As a bachelor living alone, I cooked all…
Often, people have cause to say ‘a shout-out’ to others especially on radio. It could be at other informal settings where someone is greeting or appreciating others not in the audience. The important thing is that they want to greet…
“Scramble for Africa” historically refers to the late 19th and early 20th centuries when European powers colonised and divided the African continent, seeking political, economic, and strategic dominance. Africa was mercilessly exploited, and to date, the scars remain. With its…
I am not sure what to make of the news that there is finally an agreement in place which will see NNPCL starting to load petrol from the Dangote Refinery from 15th September, which it will then push on to…
Throne of the Alaafin of Oyo. If the Agunloyes and Alowolodus claim that Atiba wanted only two of his children (numbers one and four) to inherit the throne, then the Agunloyes and Alowolodus should go with the Mogba in the…
One of the most painful realisations in life, is to all of a sudden discover that you had possessed things all along that you were busy looking for somewhere else. It is almost an unbearable pain, to suddenly recognise the…
I spend lunch pondering why a certain type of Nigerian thinks that our cultural experiences are valid only when we can render or express them in their English equivalents. Why should àkàrà be described as “bean cake”, for example? And…
PREMIUM TIMES believes in the need for a genuine and holistic reform of the Nigerian economy, for it to deliver better value to the people. If nothing else, by lifting pressure at the expenditure end of government activity, the reforms…
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