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The World’s Most Educated Countries

What We're Showing This infographic shows countries with the highest share and number of people aged 25–64 who have a bachelor's degree or higher, highlighting the most educated populations. The data comes from a report by CBRE Research. Key Takeaways Ireland ranks highest by education rate, with 52.4% of its working-age population holding a bachelor's degree or…

The Abiola-Tinubu-Aregbesola Triumvirate In Politics By Owei Lakemfa

“Tinubu was carrying on the populist vision of Abiola and Aregbesola was helping to realise that vision. But politically, the three politicians had some divergent positions. Abiola was a populist of the Right, Tinubu was Centre Right, while Aregbesola was Left”.  BY OWEI LAKEMFA Nigeria, this Thursday, May 29, 2025, marks its 26th anniversary ending…

Charted: How Canadians Feel About Traveling to the U.S.

Key Takeaways 52% of Canadians feel that traveling to the U.S. is unsafe for them at the moment. The American–Canadian relationship is unraveling a bit. A survey conducted between May 1st–3rd by Leger Marketing for the Association for Canadian Studies asked Canadians how they felt about traveling to the United States. We visualize the findings from 1,626 respondents,…

Aregbesola: Omoluabi or E’eyan-k’eyan?

By Olawale Olaleye First was the inner struggle on whether or not to undertake this intervention. How to do this as honestly as possible without being seen as making a case for the current “owner of Nigeria” was a concern – a huge one – given one’s long-standing ideology and principles. But then, what has…

Trump’s Clash with Harvard: Legal Battles, Reputational Risks, and the Global Shift in Higher Education

By Sonny Iroche In a dramatic escalation of tensions between the Trump administration and one of America’s most prestigious institutions, President Donald Trump has initiated a series of actions targeting Harvard University, threatening its ability to enroll international students and demanding unprecedented disclosures about its student body. These moves, which include revoking Harvard’s certification to…

Gatekeepers or Spectators? National Assembly’s Two-Year Performance Gap

By Dakuku Peterside Last week’s column took state governors to task, and the response was electric: inboxes flooded, phone lines buzzed, and hashtags trended. Nigerians are starved for public office scorecards that rely on more than rumour and partisan noise. In that spirit, and with the second anniversary of the 10th National Assembly staring us…

Can Pope Leo remain a U.S. citizen now that he’s a foreign head of state?

Pope Leo XIV’s election as the first U.S.-born leader of the Catholic Church elevated him to the extremely rare, and legally thorny, position of being an American citizen who now is also a foreign head of state. Born in Chicago as Robert Prevost in 1955, the new pope for the past decade has held dual…

Ranked: The 50 Best Places to Work in America

Key Takeaways Forbes ranked the best large employers in America (those with 5,000+ employees) The Healthcare sector was the most common industry among top 50 employers, followed by Tech What makes a company a great place to work? In a competitive labor market, top employers stand out by offering strong compensation, a culture of purpose,…

“Abia Rising: Charting a Bold AI Future for Nigeria and Africa Under Governor Alex Otti’s Vision and Expert Guidance”

By Sonny Iroche INTRODUCTION: THE DAWN OF A DIGITAL ERA IN ABIA STATE Abia State, known for its entrepreneurial prowess and industrious population, is entering a transformative phase—emerging as a nucleus for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and technological advancement in Nigeria. Under the bold and reformist leadership of Governor Alex Otti and with the strategic input…

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The World’s Most Educated Countries

What We're Showing This infographic shows countries with the highest share and number of people aged 25–64 who have a bachelor's degree or higher, highlighting the most educated populations. The data comes from a report by CBRE Research. Key Takeaways Ireland ranks highest by education rate, with 52.4% of its working-age population holding a bachelor's degree or…

The Abiola-Tinubu-Aregbesola Triumvirate In Politics By Owei Lakemfa

“Tinubu was carrying on the populist vision of Abiola and Aregbesola was helping to realise that vision. But politically, the three politicians had some divergent positions. Abiola was a populist of the Right, Tinubu was Centre Right, while Aregbesola was Left”.  BY OWEI LAKEMFA Nigeria, this Thursday, May 29, 2025, marks its 26th anniversary ending…

Charted: How Canadians Feel About Traveling to the U.S.

Key Takeaways 52% of Canadians feel that traveling to the U.S. is unsafe for them at the moment. The American–Canadian relationship is unraveling a bit. A survey conducted between May 1st–3rd by Leger Marketing for the Association for Canadian Studies asked Canadians how they felt about traveling to the United States. We visualize the findings from 1,626 respondents,…

Aregbesola: Omoluabi or E’eyan-k’eyan?

By Olawale Olaleye First was the inner struggle on whether or not to undertake this intervention. How to do this as honestly as possible without being seen as making a case for the current “owner of Nigeria” was a concern – a huge one – given one’s long-standing ideology and principles. But then, what has…

Trump’s Clash with Harvard: Legal Battles, Reputational Risks, and the Global Shift in Higher Education

By Sonny Iroche In a dramatic escalation of tensions between the Trump administration and one of America’s most prestigious institutions, President Donald Trump has initiated a series of actions targeting Harvard University, threatening its ability to enroll international students and demanding unprecedented disclosures about its student body. These moves, which include revoking Harvard’s certification to…

Gatekeepers or Spectators? National Assembly’s Two-Year Performance Gap

By Dakuku Peterside Last week’s column took state governors to task, and the response was electric: inboxes flooded, phone lines buzzed, and hashtags trended. Nigerians are starved for public office scorecards that rely on more than rumour and partisan noise. In that spirit, and with the second anniversary of the 10th National Assembly staring us…

Can Pope Leo remain a U.S. citizen now that he’s a foreign head of state?

Pope Leo XIV’s election as the first U.S.-born leader of the Catholic Church elevated him to the extremely rare, and legally thorny, position of being an American citizen who now is also a foreign head of state. Born in Chicago as Robert Prevost in 1955, the new pope for the past decade has held dual…

Ranked: The 50 Best Places to Work in America

Key Takeaways Forbes ranked the best large employers in America (those with 5,000+ employees) The Healthcare sector was the most common industry among top 50 employers, followed by Tech What makes a company a great place to work? In a competitive labor market, top employers stand out by offering strong compensation, a culture of purpose,…

“Abia Rising: Charting a Bold AI Future for Nigeria and Africa Under Governor Alex Otti’s Vision and Expert Guidance”

By Sonny Iroche INTRODUCTION: THE DAWN OF A DIGITAL ERA IN ABIA STATE Abia State, known for its entrepreneurial prowess and industrious population, is entering a transformative phase—emerging as a nucleus for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and technological advancement in Nigeria. Under the bold and reformist leadership of Governor Alex Otti and with the strategic input…

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