Mrs. Toyin Oke-Osayintolu, the Permanent Secretary of Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development, addressed the dire issue of inadequate access to basic health care services among adolescents and young people in Nigeria. She highlighted these concerns during her keynote address at the 23rd Biennial Conference of the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN) Read More…
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OpenAI shakeup: Altman sets sights on new AI venture; departures rattle company
Sam Altman, ousted CEO of OpenAI, is steering towards a new artificial intelligence (AI) venture following his dismissal, sources familiar with the plan disclosed on Saturday. The departure of Altman has sent ripples across the tech industry, leaving numerous questions about the future of the company. Former OpenAI president Greg Brockman, who exited the company Read More…
Manchester United’s CEO Richard Arnold set to depart as club nears stake sale
Manchester United’s Chief Executive Officer, Richard Arnold, is preparing to exit the club by year-end, marking a departure after a brief two-year tenure. Sources reveal this move aligns with the imminent sale of a minority share to billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe within the club’s ownership. According to Sky News, the official announcement of Arnold’s departure Read More…
CIoD calls for strong corporate governance to fuel economic diversification
The Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD) emphasised the pivotal role of good corporate governance in unlocking the potential of sectors like agriculture, solid minerals, and the blue economy to diversify Nigeria’s economic landscape. During a press briefing in Lagos, Alhaji Tijjani Borodo, President of CIoD, highlighted the upcoming 2023 Annual Directors’ Conference (ADC) at Transcorp Read More…
What Does Nigeria Need from Her Next President?
Fundamentally, what does Nigeria need from her Next President? The answer is simple! Visionary leadership. I use the term visionary leadership because as a nation and for many decades we have made the mistake of confusing titles with leadership. As the statesman, diplomat, and former U.S. President John Quincy Adams once said “if your actions Read More…
Searching for what is not missing
We live in a baffling world in which many leaders believe that their people can be led by the nose. They assume they are wise and that those they govern are stupid. This leads to all sorts of situational comedies, some with tragic consequences. A few definitions. A joke is when a ruling party in Read More…