Author: Gboyega Adedeji

Touched and inspired, by the current debate on the place of Oranmiyan in Ife history, it has become necessary and expedient to draw the attention of the public once again to part of the content of that article written eleven years ago with a view to throw some light on some historical facts relating to:- (a) The sacredness of the city of Ile-Ife that gave it an immunity from external attacks invasion and destruction for many centuries in Yoruba. (b) The phenomenon of Oranmiyan in Ife history and his historical place among the lists of past Oonis of Ife. (c)…

Sport in Nigeria is almost synonymous with football; however, the scope almost limitless in most developed societies. Games like Hockey, Ruby, Cricket, Tennis and Swimming are scarcely in commercial presence in Nigeria. The problem of Nigerian sports was aggravated by the neglect of active governmental projects or programmes in sports. Many Local Governments in Nigeria can hardly boost of any meaningful sport complex; while most State Governments are only concerned with the monthly ritual at the Aso Villa. There is indeed no better time for Nigeria to divest from corruption and laziness; which has yielded little or nothing to our…

The automotive industry plays a pivotal role in the economic activities of any given nation and it’s currently one of the world’s most important economic sectors. Companies and organizations whose activities include design, development, manufacturing, marketing, and selling of motor vehicles, make up the automotive industry. Most industrialized countries possess the ability to manufacture cars using indigenous technology using the available resources within their disposal. This capacity enabled them create jobs, which help to improve the life of the masses, thereby driving the economy forward. Nigeria is not left out in the global pursuit of economic relevance and industrialization. Over…

Made in Nigeria are simply the goods and services that are creatively processed, engineered and made ready for public (consumer) satisfaction in Nigeria. There are very few countries in the world that can bold say that everything that  is used in the making of any product is from them; however, only countries that combine resources together in a productive manner; can call themselves true producers of goods and services. Nigeria is indeed a developing economy; however, hugely blessed with enormous human and natural resources. Most products imported into Nigeria can bold be described as products whose raw materials were imported…

Ajaokuta Steel Project is located on 24,000 hectares of sprawling green-field land-mass. The Steel Plant itself is built on 800-hectares of land. The chosen Technology for Steel Production is the time tested Blast-Furnace – Basic Oxygen Furnace route for Steel Production. The Ajaokuta integrated steel complex was conceived and steadily developed with the vision of erecting a Metallurgical Process Plant cum Engineering Complex with other auxiliaries and facilities. The complex is meant to be used to generate important upstream and downstream industrial and economic activities that are critical to the diversification of our economy into an industrial one. Ajaokuta Steel…

I will try not to make any conclusive point in this review; but will try to make a presentation of points. In the Month of June, 2015, Bukola Saraki emerged as the President of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on what could described simply as dramatic events. It is understandable that the political party, which he belongs to did not want him on the seat as the President of the Senate – they preferred Ahmed Lawan, who is from the North-Eastern part of Nigeria. The drama went on until many parties accepted their “fate” on the matter;…

Honour is a virtue that is chased by many, but enjoyed by very few across regions, races and generations. One thing that is certain in this uncertain world is that, “we all live today, we will all die someday”. Also, everything that rises up, must fall in time – the law of gravity stated! The painful thing in life is not to fall; neither is death – but dishonour! Dishonour is an experience that can lead to death or any other travail. A man who is in honour and does not know, is like a beast (animal) that perishes says…

Ever since the emergence of the All Progressive Congress (APC) as the ruling (governing) political party in Nigeria; one thing more that all else has become synonymous with the style and methodology of the political party – and it is “slowness”! It got so serious that many Nigerians started calling the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, “Baba-go-slow”. Mr President was aware of it; and even commented that he was not just going to be slow in his dealings; he will also be steady. President Muhammadu Buhari became President in the month of May; but he did not announce…

It is claimed that majority of Nigerians live below the poverty line. The poverty threshold or poverty line is the minimum level of income deemed adequate in a particular country. In practice, like the definition of poverty, the official or common understanding of the poverty line is significantly higher in developed countries than in developing countries. In October 2015, the World Bank updated the international poverty line to US$1.90 a day. However, at $1 dollar poverty line, with the exchange rate at over 300 Naira; most Nigerians cannot boast of being above the poverty line. It is also a known fact that the wealth…

Apart from life, Religion is the most common word used by all men across the nations of the earth. One would have thought that the word would have been examined and re-examined for validity, consistency and reliability; in order to know if it is truly a blessing or a curse; the ideal or an ideology; established or imposed and accepted or complied with. Like life I have come to realize the misconceptions of many people about Religion; how it came, why it came, and through whom it came. Life is known to have come from the LORD. God, the Creator…