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Resetting the Falling Standards of Education in Nigeria: Addressing the Challenges and Embracing the Future

Summary of Sonny Iroche’s Keynote Address at the 64th Founders’ Day of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (October 9, 2024) In his keynote address, Sonny Iroche, an alumnus of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), delivered a compelling call to action to revitalize Nigeria’s education sector, with a focus on addressing systemic challenges and preparing…

The Hidden Signals in Oil Markets

Asia’s oil demand is growing faster than major agencies forecast, led by India and Southeast Asia’s emerging economies. China is rapidly restructuring its supplier base, favoring Brazil while cutting ties with U.S. energy. Kazakhstan’s refining expansion and chronic overproduction raise major questions about its future in OPEC+. I’ve been following the oil market closely this…

Oil Falls Below $70 as Sentiment Sours

A poor U.S. jobs report led to a broader sell-off on Friday, with leading stock indices falling from record highs. Friday, August 1st, 2025 Buoyed by Trump’s Russia threats and news of Indian state refiners curbing purchases of Russian crude, crude oil futures have been trending above $70 per barrel throughout the week, settling on…

President Trump is a Crypto Billionaire (~$3B)

Trump’s 2025 financial disclosures show that while his real estate empire is stagnant, he has quietly repositioned himself as a crypto whale and media stock speculator—placing him squarely in the middle of two of the most volatile, politically charged markets on Earth. Other Takeaways His wealth is now tech-driven, not brick-and-mortar. Crypto and Truth Social stock…

The 25 Richest Countries in the World (Depending on What’s Measured)

Key Takeaways Luxembourg’s immense output per person ($141K GDP per capita) masks much of its non-resident workers. Qatar’s oil windfall lifts GDP per capita ($72K) but that hasn’t spread into broader wealth, unlike Australia or Belgium. English-speaking countries translate middling GDP per capita into high median wealth through property ownership and strong pension systems. Generating…

Tinubu’s $3m Cash Reward to Super Falcons is Profligacy By Yemi Adebowale

By Yemi Adebowale Absolute Profligacy. This is how best to describe President Bola Tinubu’s $2,950,000 gift to the Super Falcons/technical crew for winning the Women African Cup of Nations held in Morocco. Our President sloppily ordered the release of the Naira equivalent of $100,000 to each of the 24 players and $50,000 to each of…

When Will This Call to Service End? By Johnson Babalola

By Johnson Babalola My good friend, HG, invited me to join him and his wife, FG, for dinner. We met at a well-known Nigerian restaurant in Toronto, celebrated for its deliciously grilled fish. After placing our orders, HG asked after my family. I told him we were doing well. FG smiled and said, “JB, your…

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Resetting the Falling Standards of Education in Nigeria: Addressing the Challenges and Embracing the Future

Summary of Sonny Iroche’s Keynote Address at the 64th Founders’ Day of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (October 9, 2024) In his keynote address, Sonny Iroche, an alumnus of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), delivered a compelling call to action to revitalize Nigeria’s education sector, with a focus on addressing systemic challenges and preparing…

The Hidden Signals in Oil Markets

Asia’s oil demand is growing faster than major agencies forecast, led by India and Southeast Asia’s emerging economies. China is rapidly restructuring its supplier base, favoring Brazil while cutting ties with U.S. energy. Kazakhstan’s refining expansion and chronic overproduction raise major questions about its future in OPEC+. I’ve been following the oil market closely this…

Oil Falls Below $70 as Sentiment Sours

A poor U.S. jobs report led to a broader sell-off on Friday, with leading stock indices falling from record highs. Friday, August 1st, 2025 Buoyed by Trump’s Russia threats and news of Indian state refiners curbing purchases of Russian crude, crude oil futures have been trending above $70 per barrel throughout the week, settling on…

President Trump is a Crypto Billionaire (~$3B)

Trump’s 2025 financial disclosures show that while his real estate empire is stagnant, he has quietly repositioned himself as a crypto whale and media stock speculator—placing him squarely in the middle of two of the most volatile, politically charged markets on Earth. Other Takeaways His wealth is now tech-driven, not brick-and-mortar. Crypto and Truth Social stock…

The 25 Richest Countries in the World (Depending on What’s Measured)

Key Takeaways Luxembourg’s immense output per person ($141K GDP per capita) masks much of its non-resident workers. Qatar’s oil windfall lifts GDP per capita ($72K) but that hasn’t spread into broader wealth, unlike Australia or Belgium. English-speaking countries translate middling GDP per capita into high median wealth through property ownership and strong pension systems. Generating…

Tinubu’s $3m Cash Reward to Super Falcons is Profligacy By Yemi Adebowale

By Yemi Adebowale Absolute Profligacy. This is how best to describe President Bola Tinubu’s $2,950,000 gift to the Super Falcons/technical crew for winning the Women African Cup of Nations held in Morocco. Our President sloppily ordered the release of the Naira equivalent of $100,000 to each of the 24 players and $50,000 to each of…

When Will This Call to Service End? By Johnson Babalola

By Johnson Babalola My good friend, HG, invited me to join him and his wife, FG, for dinner. We met at a well-known Nigerian restaurant in Toronto, celebrated for its deliciously grilled fish. After placing our orders, HG asked after my family. I told him we were doing well. FG smiled and said, “JB, your…

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