Author: Optimal Times

By Bukayo Agboluaje, Ibadan  The Chief Executive Officer of First Bank Limited, Dr. Adesola Adeduntan; the Vice Chancellor of University of Ibadan {UI}, Prof. Kayode  Adebowale; the Chief Executive Officer of EZ37 Solutions Limited,  Adaora Ayoade and others, on Friday, called on the graduates of UI not to be afraid of failure but continue to invest in the improvement of their skills and capabilities in order to be relevant in the industry and the world. They made the call during the Career Fair 2023 anchored by EZ37 Solutions Limited as part of activities marking the 2023 convocation and 75th Foundation…

By Odunayo Agboluaje, Ibadan  The Oyo State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Salihu Abdulwaheed Adelabu, on Thursday, said the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde has been adjudged next performing to the late former governor Bola Ige in the Second Republic in Old Oyo State. Adelabu stated this  at the second edition of Journalist Olawale Ogunbusola Competition and Award held at the National Museum of Unity, Aleshinloye, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The commissioner, who was represented by Deputy Director, Secondary Schools in the ministry,  Mrs Gladys Uton noted  that the administration of Governor Makinde had  given an enabling…

By Odunayo Agboluaje, Ibadan  The Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction and sentencing of  41 Internet fraudsters to various jail terms in Oyo and Ogun States respectively. They were jailed after pleading guilty to  one -count charge  each preferred against them by the EFCC. Justices Ladiran Akintola and Adebukola Olajide of the Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan; Justices Abiodun Akinyemi, A.A. Babawale and B.B. Adebowale of the Ogun State High Court, Abeokuta and Justice Uche Agomoh of the Federal High Court, Ibadan, Oyo State, jailed the 41 convicts.…

The 19th Century American philosopher Williams James described the democratic temperament as comprising ‘a willingness to act ,the placing of communal good  ahead of private comfort, generosity towards  one’s opponent and mutual  respect among citizens of different views points, races, genders, classes and religion’. Tellingly,  Prince Aderosoye Emanuel also known as Odundun Asode Dero has within  a short era in Ifedore  politics redefined politicking. As a matter  of fact,it is infused into his character and that is to the advantage of his people. So far ,Aderosoye’s intervention has ranged from human capital development, empowerment, women and youth development, to helping …

By Bukayo Agboluaje, Ibadan  The Chief Executive Officer of First Bank Limited, Adesola Adeduntan; and  other  big brands have thronged into the venue of the Career Fair organized by the University of Ibadan as part of activities marking the 2023 convocation and  75th  Foundation Day ceremonies. The event is taking place at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Ibadan. The brands already present are First Bank, MTN Nigeria, Airtel Nigeria, EZ37 Solutions Limited, Nigerian Breweries Limited, Vintage FM, Bovas, Leadway Insurance,  Psaltary International Company Limited, Law Pavilion, GISKonsult and others. The Deputy Vice Chancellor (DVC, Research, Innovation and Strategic Partnership) of…

By Odunayo Agboluaje The President of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero has been whisked away by the Police at the ongoing protest in Imo state. This is as miscreants have descended on protesters, smashing vehicles and inflicting wounds on labour members. Already, the whereabouts of the NLC President is unknown as heavily armed security personnel took him away. NLC had said it would begin protests in Imo State from November 1, over alleged violation and abuse of rights and privileges of workers by the State government. Ajaero said that “NLC was deeply concerned about the persistent and egregious…

HUMAN DIGNITY IN NIGERIAN LAW Human dignity can be explained to mean no act should be done to any human on the surface of the earth,which has the tendency to dehumanize or derogate or reduce the worth attached to the human person. Such inhuman acts include torture, inhuman or degrading treatment or human trafficking, slavery, compulsory labour and so on.  Torture: it can be in various forms such as physical, emotional, everyone is guaranteed his/her constitutional rights and liberty.This right is enshrined in sec 34 (1) of the 1999 constitution (as Amended) which states,”every individual is entitled to respect for…

By Odunayo Agboluaje  A former Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma,  (Rtd) has observed that the problem of poor university funding is a universal problem that is not peculiar to Nigeria. Danjuma made the observation at his decoration as a UI@75 Ambassador Extraordinaire in Lagos. The retired general  noted that even, America the supposedly wealthiest country in the world, does not fund universities but rather give loans to students. He added that any public university that does not source for funding in addition to subvention received from government would die. He, therefore,  commended the management of…

LBS OCTOBER BREAKFAST SESSION REJOINDER. NEW DEBT IS THE WAY OUT OF BAD DEBT: YOU HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE BUT YOUR CHAINS. Presented by Bismarck Rewane, October 4th, 2023. (Accessed 27th October, 2023). The above presentation is a detailed piece coming from a well-known and respected source; however, it has some submissions which I objectively wish to respond to. However, my response will be brief and limited only to the aspects on the Nigerian economy. Caveat: Opinions expressed hereunder are strictly personal. (Assumptions: Writer is not of any distinct school of economic thought, but rather, believes in aggregation of the…

By Alhazan Abiodun R. “If we have chosen the position in life in which we can most of all work for mankind, no burdens can bow us down, because they are sacrifices for the benefit of all; then we shall experience no petty, limited, selfish joy, but our happiness will belong to millions, our deeds will live on quietly but perpetually at work, and over our ashes will be shed the hot tears of noble people.” – Karl Marx. Whenever I see the nearly-impassable Iseyin-Okeho road, especially at those points where the roads have collapsed and motorists now have to…