In a Time Where Attention is Currency, Focus Becomes a Form of Resistance
I first heard this statement on the 2025 Workers’ Day edition of The Platform Nigeria now Platform Africa, a national development initiative hosted by Pastor Poju Oyemade. During the public service session, Dr. Oreoluwa Finnih Awokoya, the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on SDGs, was rounding up her remarks when she said something […]
Best Career Options In-Demand for Science Students in 2026
Science is one of the most popular academic streams for students. With subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology, it opens doors to a wide range of careers. Whether you choose traditional paths like MBBS and B.Tech or emerging options like AI, Data Science, and Biotechnology, the opportunities are endless. If you are wondering about […]
Breaking Barriers: Addressing the Education Crisis Among Internally Displaced Children in Nigeria and Africa
Education is a fundamental right, yet for millions of children across Africa, particularly those who have been displaced by conflict and natural disasters, access to quality education remains a distant dream. Nigeria, home to one of the largest populations of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Africa, faces an alarming education crisis that threatens the future […]
Let’s stop calling them “soft skills” — and call them “real skills” instead
What causes successful organizations to fail? What makes stocks fade, innovations slow, customers jump ship? We can agree that certain skills are essential. That hiring coders who can’t code, salespeople who can’t sell, or architects who can’t design is a waste. But these skills — let’s call them vocational skills — have become the backbone of […]