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By General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd.) It is with a deeply heavy heart that I received the news of the passing of my friend, my brother, my course mate, and a fellow soldier in the journey of nationhood — President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR. Our paths crossed in 1962 when we both joined the Nigerian Military…
July 14, 2025
Former President Donald Trump has threatened 50% tariffs on Brazilian imports, specifically targeting crude oil, which is Brazil’s top export to the United States. Analysts suggest that while these tariffs could create short-term disruptions, Brazil’s state-controlled oil company Petrobras is in a position to redirect its oil exports to other countries with limited long-term impact.…
July 13, 2025
Key takeaways In May 2025, over 7% of Earth’s surface experienced record-high monthly temperatures, continuing a trend of frequent heat records. Heat records now vastly outnumber cold records, a dramatic shift from mid-20th century climate patterns. As temperature records shatter across Europe, the latest NOAA data shows a steady, global pattern of rising temperatures. The…
July 13, 2025
Key Takeaways This graphic breaks down the world’s 10 biggest tourism economies in 2024 The WTTC predicts China will overtake the U.S. in the next decade, while India could rise to fourth Tourism is a major economic driver for many nations, powering jobs, infrastructure, and global connections. This chart highlights the top 10 countries by…
July 11, 2025
This dual world map compares global trade dominance by identifying the largest trading partner (combined exports and imports) for each country in the years 2000 and 2024—among the United States, European Union, and China. In 2000, the U.S. was the top trading partner for most of the Americas, several major Asia-Pacific economies, and parts of…
July 10, 2025
This season heralds the donning of new wigs and gowns in Nigeria, and beneath the smiles, hugs, and high fives lie a myriad of emotions. Each of the newly called lawyers has a different tale to tell. As he wears his smile graciously in the hall among others being called, FK cannot contain his true…
July 10, 2025
By Dr. Jude Dike, Ph.D. In the endless cycles of policy drafts, committee reports, and national rebirth promises that define Nigerian governance, one truth remains glaring and painfully unresolved: Nigeria cannot and will not fix itself without fixing its power sector. Accessible, reliable electricity is not just a convenience, it is the protagonist in the…
July 9, 2025
Papa John Oyegun,Domo Sir, I watched my friend and compatriot in the struggle for democracy, Bashorun Dele Momodu, speak glowingly about you on television this morning. He meant well. In his usual passionate manner, he presented you as a symbol of hope and renewal in Nigeria’s political space—as a leading light in the emerging opposition.…
July 8, 2025
By Babalola Johnson Ojuri has lived through more pain than most people could imagine. Sometimes, she wonders if she was specially created to suffer. Her childhood was filled with nothing but strife—her earliest memories are of her parents constantly arguing and fighting. Joy and peace were strangers in her home. School wasn’t an escape either.…
July 7, 2025
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By General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd.) It is with a deeply heavy heart that I received the news of the passing of my friend, my brother, my course mate, and a fellow soldier in the journey of nationhood — President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR. Our paths crossed in 1962 when we both joined the Nigerian Military…
July 14, 2025
Former President Donald Trump has threatened 50% tariffs on Brazilian imports, specifically targeting crude oil, which is Brazil’s top export to the United States. Analysts suggest that while these tariffs could create short-term disruptions, Brazil’s state-controlled oil company Petrobras is in a position to redirect its oil exports to other countries with limited long-term impact.…
July 13, 2025
Key takeaways In May 2025, over 7% of Earth’s surface experienced record-high monthly temperatures, continuing a trend of frequent heat records. Heat records now vastly outnumber cold records, a dramatic shift from mid-20th century climate patterns. As temperature records shatter across Europe, the latest NOAA data shows a steady, global pattern of rising temperatures. The…
July 13, 2025
Key Takeaways This graphic breaks down the world’s 10 biggest tourism economies in 2024 The WTTC predicts China will overtake the U.S. in the next decade, while India could rise to fourth Tourism is a major economic driver for many nations, powering jobs, infrastructure, and global connections. This chart highlights the top 10 countries by…
July 11, 2025
This dual world map compares global trade dominance by identifying the largest trading partner (combined exports and imports) for each country in the years 2000 and 2024—among the United States, European Union, and China. In 2000, the U.S. was the top trading partner for most of the Americas, several major Asia-Pacific economies, and parts of…
July 10, 2025
This season heralds the donning of new wigs and gowns in Nigeria, and beneath the smiles, hugs, and high fives lie a myriad of emotions. Each of the newly called lawyers has a different tale to tell. As he wears his smile graciously in the hall among others being called, FK cannot contain his true…
July 10, 2025
By Dr. Jude Dike, Ph.D. In the endless cycles of policy drafts, committee reports, and national rebirth promises that define Nigerian governance, one truth remains glaring and painfully unresolved: Nigeria cannot and will not fix itself without fixing its power sector. Accessible, reliable electricity is not just a convenience, it is the protagonist in the…
July 9, 2025
Papa John Oyegun,Domo Sir, I watched my friend and compatriot in the struggle for democracy, Bashorun Dele Momodu, speak glowingly about you on television this morning. He meant well. In his usual passionate manner, he presented you as a symbol of hope and renewal in Nigeria’s political space—as a leading light in the emerging opposition.…
July 8, 2025
By Babalola Johnson Ojuri has lived through more pain than most people could imagine. Sometimes, she wonders if she was specially created to suffer. Her childhood was filled with nothing but strife—her earliest memories are of her parents constantly arguing and fighting. Joy and peace were strangers in her home. School wasn’t an escape either.…
July 7, 2025
