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By Sonny Iroche Introduction: On July 7, 2025, the world celebrates the 85th birthday of Ringo Starr, the legendary drummer of The Beatles, whose infectious rhythms and unassuming charisma have left an indelible mark on music and culture. Yet, beyond his musical legacy, Ringo has become a global ambassador for a simple yet profound message:…
July 7, 2025
Key Takeaways China supplies 95% of U.S. ibuprofen imports and 70% of acetaminophen imports Roughly 90% of medicines prescribed in the U.S. are imported from other countries The U.S. heavily depends on overseas suppliers for many of its essential medicines, and China plays a pivotal role in that supply chain. This graphic breaks down the…
July 6, 2025
By Owei Lakemfa To be a citizen of the United States, the universal super power, largest economy, the world policeman and God’s own country, is an opportunity, millions across the earth would grab with both hands. So, to find a man who, as a right, does not want to be an American and has been…
July 4, 2025
The June 12, 1993, pro-democracy struggle in Nigeria is widely remembered for the resistance to military rule and the eventual transition to civilian governance. However, dominant narratives often overlook two critical aspects: the foundational role of the Campaign for Democracy (CD) and the post June 12 Struggle’s international human rights litigation in a U.S. court which remains a…
July 4, 2025
Advanced technologies like drones, sensors, and even artificial intelligence (AI) are deployed on modern battlefields, leading to many governments seeking to modernize their militaries and spending increasingly large amounts on technology. So, how much does the West spend on defence technology? For this, the final graphic in the Defence Innovation series, Visual Capitalist, has partnered…
July 4, 2025
Key Takeaways G7 countries represent 28.4% of global GDP (PPP) today, down from about 50% in the 1980s The G7 accounts for only 9.6% of the world’s population and nearly half (49.3%) of military spending The G7 punches above its weight in terms of military spending, thanks to the U.S. The G7—comprising the United States,…
July 4, 2025
China has avoided buying U.S. crude oil for three straight months—the longest dry spell since 2018—delivering another hit to American shale producers already struggling with weak prices and rising global supply. According to new U.S. Census data released Thursday, China bought no American crude in May, following a similar freeze in March and April. The…
July 4, 2025
By Sonny Iroche West Africa’s Largest Tier III Data Centre Launches in Nigeria MTN Nigeria has officially unveiled West Africa’s largest Tier III data centre – a cutting-edge facility poised to transform the region’s digital landscape . Named the Sifiso Dabengwa Data Centre, this Lagos-based hub boasts a 9 megawatt capacity in its fully built…
July 3, 2025
By Bola Bolawole [email protected] 0807 552 5533 (Published in my TREASURES column on the back page of the New Telegraph newspaper of Wednesday, 3 July, 2025). Three highbrow resignations of recent are those of the presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale; the NNPC Limited spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, and now the chairman of the ruling party, All Progressives…
July 3, 2025
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By Sonny Iroche Introduction: On July 7, 2025, the world celebrates the 85th birthday of Ringo Starr, the legendary drummer of The Beatles, whose infectious rhythms and unassuming charisma have left an indelible mark on music and culture. Yet, beyond his musical legacy, Ringo has become a global ambassador for a simple yet profound message:…
July 7, 2025
Key Takeaways China supplies 95% of U.S. ibuprofen imports and 70% of acetaminophen imports Roughly 90% of medicines prescribed in the U.S. are imported from other countries The U.S. heavily depends on overseas suppliers for many of its essential medicines, and China plays a pivotal role in that supply chain. This graphic breaks down the…
July 6, 2025
By Owei Lakemfa To be a citizen of the United States, the universal super power, largest economy, the world policeman and God’s own country, is an opportunity, millions across the earth would grab with both hands. So, to find a man who, as a right, does not want to be an American and has been…
July 4, 2025
The June 12, 1993, pro-democracy struggle in Nigeria is widely remembered for the resistance to military rule and the eventual transition to civilian governance. However, dominant narratives often overlook two critical aspects: the foundational role of the Campaign for Democracy (CD) and the post June 12 Struggle’s international human rights litigation in a U.S. court which remains a…
July 4, 2025
Advanced technologies like drones, sensors, and even artificial intelligence (AI) are deployed on modern battlefields, leading to many governments seeking to modernize their militaries and spending increasingly large amounts on technology. So, how much does the West spend on defence technology? For this, the final graphic in the Defence Innovation series, Visual Capitalist, has partnered…
July 4, 2025
Key Takeaways G7 countries represent 28.4% of global GDP (PPP) today, down from about 50% in the 1980s The G7 accounts for only 9.6% of the world’s population and nearly half (49.3%) of military spending The G7 punches above its weight in terms of military spending, thanks to the U.S. The G7—comprising the United States,…
July 4, 2025
China has avoided buying U.S. crude oil for three straight months—the longest dry spell since 2018—delivering another hit to American shale producers already struggling with weak prices and rising global supply. According to new U.S. Census data released Thursday, China bought no American crude in May, following a similar freeze in March and April. The…
July 4, 2025
By Sonny Iroche West Africa’s Largest Tier III Data Centre Launches in Nigeria MTN Nigeria has officially unveiled West Africa’s largest Tier III data centre – a cutting-edge facility poised to transform the region’s digital landscape . Named the Sifiso Dabengwa Data Centre, this Lagos-based hub boasts a 9 megawatt capacity in its fully built…
July 3, 2025
By Bola Bolawole [email protected] 0807 552 5533 (Published in my TREASURES column on the back page of the New Telegraph newspaper of Wednesday, 3 July, 2025). Three highbrow resignations of recent are those of the presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale; the NNPC Limited spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, and now the chairman of the ruling party, All Progressives…
July 3, 2025
