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Kila Debunks ‘Fake Professorship’ Claims, Moves to Court

Posted on October 4, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Professor Anthony Kila has rejected a Premium Times report describing him as a “fake professor”, calling the characterisation inaccurate, misleading and damaging to his reputation and professional standing. In a statement responding to the 3 October 2026 publication, Kila said: “For the avoidance of doubt, I am a professor, and I stand by the title and the professional and academic credentials on which it is based.” He said the report reflected what he described as…

Sky Signals: Reflections on Strategy, Systems, and the Power of Aviation, by Kila

Posted on May 11, 2026May 11, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Sky Does Not Lie There is a temptation, especially in countries where optimism is both a necessity and a habit, to treat aviation as spectacle. We admire the aircraft, we celebrate new routes, and we announce terminals with ceremony and photographs. We speak of national carriers with the language of pride, sometimes even of destiny. In these moments, aviation becomes theatre—visible, impressive, reassuring. Prof. Kila Aviation, in truth, is not theatre. It is a…

Kila at public lecture seeks youths’ growth as Dangote, FAAN boss, others bag excellence awards.

Posted on December 7, 2025December 7, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Director of the Commonwealth Institute of Advanced and Professional Studies (CIAPS), Prof. Anthony Kila, has emphasised the critical need for a national and institutional shift towards deliberate excellence. Kila stated this at the Commonwealth Institute End-Of-The-Year public lecture and awards ceremony held in Lagos on December 4, 2025, at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Lagos. The NIIA auditorium buzzed with anticipation as students, academics, and professionals from different sectors. The theme, “Creating a Culture…