Category: Columnists

Life and the Power of Forgiveness By Oluwole Solanke PhD, FCIB We carry our wounds like invisible armor, believing they protect us. Yet with each unhealed hurt, each unresolved grievance, we add another layer between ourselves and the life we were meant to live. Forgiveness, often misunderstood as weakness or surrender, stands as one of the most transformative forces available to the human spirit. The Weight We Carry Every day, millions of people wake up carrying resentments from yesterday, last year, or decades past. A parent’s harsh words. A friend’s…

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The Gift of Time: Making Each Day Count By Oluwole Solanke (PhD, FCIB) Time is life’s most precious gift. Unlike money, it cannot be saved. Unlike opportunities, it does not wait. And unlike possessions, it cannot be replaced. Every new day we wake up to is a silent miracle, an unopened gift wrapped in moments, choices, and possibilities. How we spend our time is how we spend our lives. Time: The One Gift Given Equally Rich or poor, young or old, powerful or humble—time gives everyone the same 24 hours.…

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A Monument of Hope: Celebrating Alhaji Dangote’s Historic Education Initiative By Oluwole Solanke PhD, FCIB In a world where wealth is often measured by the size of one’s bank account, Alhaji Aliko Dangote has reminded us of a profound truth: greatness is not measured by wealth but by the number of lives one lifts from the shadows into the light. By committing 25% of his personal wealth to the Aliko Dangote Foundation, Africa’s richest man has launched the largest private education support initiative in Nigeria’s history, a monumental N1 trillion…

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The Power of Consistency: Small Steps, Big Miracles By Oluwole Solanke (PhD, FCIB) In a world obsessed with speed, overnight success, and quick results, many people overlook one of life’s greatest secrets: the quiet, unstoppable power of consistency. It is not the giant leaps that transform our lives, but the small daily steps, taken with commitment, that eventually create big miracles. Consistency is the invisible force behind every success story. It turns dreams into reality, ideas into achievements, and ordinary people into extraordinary champions. Small Steps: The Gentle Path to…

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LIFE and the Paradox of Our Age By Oluwole Solanke PhD, FCIB We live in an age of dazzling achievements. Technology has shrunk the world into a small digital village, knowledge is produced at a rate faster than ever before, and opportunities exist today that our grandparents could never dream of. Yet, despite all these advancements, humanity faces a strange and troubling contradiction—a paradox of progress. Today, we have more, but often value less.We move faster, but truly arrive nowhere.We communicate constantly, yet understand each other poorly.We gain information daily,…

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LIFE and the Creation of Reality By Oluwole Solanke (PhD, FCIB) Life is not merely something that happens to us; it is something we actively create every single day. Every thought we entertain, every decision we make, and every belief we hold contributes to the unfolding reality around us. Whether we realize it or not, we are co-creators with God—shaping our experiences through our mindset, our actions, and the energy we project into the world. Your Mind: The Architect of Your Reality The world we see is a reflection of…

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Humanity is not a Religion By Oluwole Solanke (PhD, FCIB) In a world increasingly divided by borders, beliefs, and ideologies, we often forget the most fundamental truth: humanity is not a religion. It is not a creed to be subscribed to, not a doctrine to be debated, not a sect to be joined. Humanity is the common thread that weaves through every soul on this planet, transcending the labels we wear and the paths we walk. The Universal Language “We may have different religions, different languages, different colored skin, but…

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There’s No Deadlines in Life By Oluwole Solanke (PhD, FCIB) “Life is not a race, but a journey to be savored each step of the way.” — Brian Dyson The Tyranny of the Clock We live in a world obsessed with deadlines. Graduate by 22. Marry by 30. Buy a house by 35. Have children before 40. Retire at 65. As if life were a timed examination where late submissions receive failing grades, we rush frantically from milestone to milestone, measuring our worth by how closely we adhere to an…

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LIFE And The Act of Kindness By Oluwole Solanke (PhD FCIB) Life has a peculiar way of unfolding. Sometimes it arrives as a gentle whisper, other times as a thunderous roar. Yet amid all its chaos and beauty, one truth remains constant: kindness is the thread that weaves our individual stories into a tapestry of shared humanity. The Ripple Effect of a Single Act We often underestimate the power of a simple gesture. A smile to a stranger. A door held open. A kind word spoken at just the right…

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10 Self-Discipline Rules That Quietly Build Lasting Wealth  By Oluwole Solanke (Phd, FCIB) When people think of wealth, they often picture lottery wins, billion-dollar startups, or golden inheritances. But for most of us, real wealth isn’t built in a moment—it’s built over time. Quietly. Steadily. With self-discipline. Take a closer look at the lives of Warren Buffett, Oprah Winfrey, and countless other self-made millionaires who aren’t splashed across headlines. What’s their secret? It’s not luck. It’s not just talent. It’s discipline—the kind that shapes daily decisions, long before success becomes…

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