The sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) industry loves a good photograph. A group of people in bright shirts gather on a beach, collecting bottles into neat bags. The picture travels online, framed as proof of corporate care for the planet. In Nigeria, these companies are often celebrated, and they never tire of vaunting about their corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. Yet behind these green campaigns lies a harsher truth. The same corporations that present themselves as environmental saviours are among the largest drivers of ecosystem damage and worsening public health.
In the same vein, the National Board for Technology Incubation ,NBTI, established in 1993, had remained relatively unknown both nationally and globally until the appointment of Dr. Raji Kazeem Kolawole on January 10, 2025. His appointment has not only transformed the public perception of the agency but has also fundamentally redefined its operations.
In the complexities of Nigerian politics, the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has emerged as a significant player, representing the aspirations of a diverse electorate. However, recent events have cast a shadow over its leadership dynamics, particularly the attempt by Senator David Mark and a cohort of old school politicians to usurp control of the party.