Can democracy work in Nigeria?
By Toyin Falola It is an honor to have been invited to give the 2024 Convocation Lecture at Koladaisi University, Ibadan, on Thursday, December 7, 2024. I chose to speak to the project of advancing Nigeria’s future. I do not address the two practical platforms: can federalism work? Can democracy work? In this piece, I […]
‘Agbako’ Charles Olumo, dies at 101
Veteran actor, Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, popularly known as Charles Olumo or Agbako, is dead. According to a statement by the president of Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) , Bolaji Amusan, popularly known as Mr Latin on Instagram on Thursday, he died on October 31, 2024. He wrote, “#tampanglobal announces the passing […]
Reforming Higher Education in Africa
By Toyin Falola On November 4, 2024, I will address the faculty and students of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria, on the future of higher education. My gratitude goes to Professor Biodun Ogunyemi, who facilitated the invitation. Last May, we assembled a competent and courageous team of educators in Kenya to offer […]
What is African Ancestral Studies?
By Toyin Falola My decision to write this piece could not have come more opportune. First, I gave four well-received lectures in Ghana on African Ancestral Studies and the variety of knowledge connected with them. Its intellectual demonstration was applied to land, politics, and festivals. The set of these papers will be upgraded into a […]
Kola Daisi and the University
By Toyin Falola Chief Kola Daisi is widely recognized as a prominent industrialist of his era. The Chief has been a prosperous entrepreneur for decades. As a philanthropist, he constructed a university to influence the lives and communities of those who value education. He has repeatedly narrated how his modest origins ignited his passion for […]
President issues new directives on reduction in cost of governance
President Bola Tinubu has restricted Ministers, Ministers of State, and Heads of Agencies of the Federal Government to a maximum of three vehicles in their official convoys. No additional vehicles will be assigned to them for movement. The cost-cutting measure was announced today in a statement by the President. In January this year, President Tinubu […]
Tinubu says neglect of livestock was a mistake
President Bola Tinubu has reassured the public that past mistakes, such as neglecting livestock farming and relying on dairy imports, will be avoided. He pledged a robust framework to stimulate prosperity in the sector, instilling confidence in his commitment. The President, who opened a two-day Consultative Workshop on Livestock Reforms on Thursday at the State […]
NIJ: Adefaye and the Midas touch
By Qasim Akinreti, Ph. D I am a member of the old school club, always listening to traditional music of Ebenezer Obey, Sunny Ade, Yusuf Olatunji, and Baba Gani Eto- Haruna Ishola Evergreen songs. However my university room mate, belong the new generation music lover. And so I was forced to listen to a lyric […]
Kola Daisi University: The chief and his vision
By Toyin Falola Chief Kola Daisi is a force to reckon with in Nigeria, most especially in Ibadan—the capital city of Oyo State. His name is synonymous with excellence, leadership, and philanthropy. Chief Daisi is a visionary leader and philanthropist who has left an indelible mark on Ibadanland, where he hails from. He currently holds […]
Patriots inaugurate zonal committees on political reform
The Emeka Anyaoku-led group of eminent Nigerians, popularly known as The Patriots, has inaugurated Zonal Advocacy Committees across the six geo political zones of the country towards the actualisation of a new Peoples Constitution. The Patriots confirmed this in a statement co-signed by the national chairman of Patriots’ Strategy and Advocacy Committee on constitutional reform […]
