Examination time in school during our time – I'm talking about our own time from 50 years ago – was usually very tense. Health centres would be on high alert because of people who would faint upon seeing the questions and those who had taken overdoses of Kola nut and Nescafe,

Now's the time to buy seed yams and plant if you want early yams in 2026. Plant now, harvest in August/September 2026, and you will have cash for your 2027 ambitions. Let's make 2026 profitable and hunger-free; invest in the king of all crops!

Examination time in school during our time – I'm talking about our own time from 50 years ago – was usually very tense. Health centres would be on high alert because of people who would faint upon seeing the questions and those who had taken overdoses of Kola nut and Nescafe,

I had the privilege of visiting the Great Wall of China, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and iconic symbol of China, in 2000 (25 years ago), while studying postgraduate vegetable science at the Beijing Vegetable Research Centre, China, on a scholarship from the United Nations

Presence or Friendship? Often, people hastily conclude that it's over for their friend and stay away. But isn't that an opportunity to provide support and lend a helping hand? When someone rules their friend out, they essentially rule out any potential good that could come from

In 1991, in the UK, there were no GSM mobile phones. You could only phone from your residence to a friend and hope that trains, taxis, or buses kept to their advertised schedules, so that each party could work out the expected time of arrival. If you were looking for numbers

When my fiancée and I parted ways at the Rivers State University of Science and Technology close to 30 years ago, I headed to Akure to resume my lecturing job at the Federal College of Agriculture, after completing my postgraduate studies. I had initially taken a study leave from

Between 2013 and 2015, I undertook a certification course in Agricultural Value Chain Development Studies at the Bern University of Applied Sciences, Switzerland. This programme was part of a collaboration with the Swiss Department of Migration, aimed at equipping young,

"The Quiet Ones: A Story of Unspoken Support" The University of Wolverhampton Alumni Honour Award is like the Oscar or an Olympic medal; a nomination for honour among over 100,000 alumni worldwide is considered a significant achievement. When I got wind of my nomination for the

"Proceeds from the Farm: Lessons in Research, Growth, and Gaining" Fifteen years ago, we travelled as a family to Berlin, Germany, to present the exciting results of our research, at our own expense, which we carried out at our own farm, to an international audience during the

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I took this selfie at the instance of the French Ambassador to Nigeria in Paris. It was preceded by her discovery of my little French at the event, especially when they sang the French National Anthem. I was the only non-French person who sang it loudly and fluently. Everyone was

Letter to My Father 36 Years Ago from His 22-Year-Old Son! While going through documents my late father, who passed away last year, had handed down, I found a folder labeled "Letters." Out of curiosity, I opened it and immediately recognized two letters I had written to him over

The Consul General of the United Arab Emirates in Nigeria, His Excellency Abdulla Almandos, extended to me official hospitality and added a human and personal touch; I left happier than when I entered, with bags of gifts and a well-packed, open invitation to explore more of what

Judge no one! Twelve years ago, I attended an International Agriculture dialogue in Uganda and pitched a tent at Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort, located on the shore of the famous Lake Victoria. The resort offered stunning views, top-notch amenities, and world-class hospitality.

Sometimes the finish line is simply the place where a new race begins, still guarded by innocence, calmness, energy, hope, and love. In the race for pleasure, speed cameras work in vain.