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The Bottom 50%’s Shrinking Wealth Over Time Despite steady economic growth and rising overall household wealth in the United States, significant wealth disparities persist between the top and bottom percentiles. This graphic visualizes the share of total net worth (wealth) held by the bottom 50% of the U.S. from 1989 to 2024. Data comes from the Federal Reserve and is…
February 4, 2025
Looking to move to Europe and wondering what kind of jobs one could get there? We have some insights to share. This chart shows the most in-demand jobs in the EU, as sourced from a year’s worth of online job advertisements. Data for this graphic is from Eurostat which looked through hundreds of hiring websites in 2023. They warn…
February 4, 2025
Which country controls the skies? Military airpower has been used in warfare since the early 20th century, serving as a critical tool for armed forces. For instance, the Allies relied heavily on strategic bombing and fighter support during World War II to weaken Axis defenses, and the United States employed precision airstrikes and aerial surveillance…
February 4, 2025
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani who announced on January 27, 2025 that he is negotiating with killer bandits, is dead wrong. The over six months he said he has been negotiating with these vipers who kill, maim, kidnap and collect ransom from innocent people, is a waste of time. The governor’s claims that he engaged…
February 3, 2025
Some companies are rooted to the state they’re born in. Think Ben and Jerry’s which is proudly from Vermont and has no intention of moving anywhere else. And then there are others which see their HQ location as a business decision and are happy to pick up shop if it meets a larger financial goal.…
February 3, 2025
By Dr. Jude Dike, Ph.D. In the heart of Nigeria, where the air smells of oil and the soil holds an abundance of wealth, the Niger Delta region stands as a stark paradox: an area blessed with natural resources yet plagued by poverty, environmental degradation, and political mismanagement. With its rich history of oil production,…
February 3, 2025
Democracy thrives on transparency, accountability, and the rule of law. The legislature, as the guardian of democratic governance, plays a crucial role in lawmaking, budget approval, and oversight. These functions ensure that government policies align with the public interest, resources are allocated equitably, and the executive remains accountable. However, legislative corruption, particularly the exchange of…
February 3, 2025
Last year, half the world’s population voted in elections. Some governments changed. Others came back. And still others stayed in power. Now a month into the new year, how do the people feel about their leadership? We chart the newest approval ratings of world leaders in 24 countries around the world, based on data collected by Morning Consult between…
February 2, 2025
The unforgettable Clara Margarita Pulido-Escandell, the then Cuban Ambassador to Nigeria, on Friday June 10, 2022 held a welcome lunch for the new Mexican Ambassador Alfredo Miranda. It was not surprising for she was like a mother hen watching over fellow ambassadors. At the occasion, I had an animated discussion with Pulido’s Deputy, Pavel Bauza…
February 2, 2025
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The Bottom 50%’s Shrinking Wealth Over Time Despite steady economic growth and rising overall household wealth in the United States, significant wealth disparities persist between the top and bottom percentiles. This graphic visualizes the share of total net worth (wealth) held by the bottom 50% of the U.S. from 1989 to 2024. Data comes from the Federal Reserve and is…
February 4, 2025
Looking to move to Europe and wondering what kind of jobs one could get there? We have some insights to share. This chart shows the most in-demand jobs in the EU, as sourced from a year’s worth of online job advertisements. Data for this graphic is from Eurostat which looked through hundreds of hiring websites in 2023. They warn…
February 4, 2025
Which country controls the skies? Military airpower has been used in warfare since the early 20th century, serving as a critical tool for armed forces. For instance, the Allies relied heavily on strategic bombing and fighter support during World War II to weaken Axis defenses, and the United States employed precision airstrikes and aerial surveillance…
February 4, 2025
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani who announced on January 27, 2025 that he is negotiating with killer bandits, is dead wrong. The over six months he said he has been negotiating with these vipers who kill, maim, kidnap and collect ransom from innocent people, is a waste of time. The governor’s claims that he engaged…
February 3, 2025
Some companies are rooted to the state they’re born in. Think Ben and Jerry’s which is proudly from Vermont and has no intention of moving anywhere else. And then there are others which see their HQ location as a business decision and are happy to pick up shop if it meets a larger financial goal.…
February 3, 2025
By Dr. Jude Dike, Ph.D. In the heart of Nigeria, where the air smells of oil and the soil holds an abundance of wealth, the Niger Delta region stands as a stark paradox: an area blessed with natural resources yet plagued by poverty, environmental degradation, and political mismanagement. With its rich history of oil production,…
February 3, 2025
Democracy thrives on transparency, accountability, and the rule of law. The legislature, as the guardian of democratic governance, plays a crucial role in lawmaking, budget approval, and oversight. These functions ensure that government policies align with the public interest, resources are allocated equitably, and the executive remains accountable. However, legislative corruption, particularly the exchange of…
February 3, 2025
Last year, half the world’s population voted in elections. Some governments changed. Others came back. And still others stayed in power. Now a month into the new year, how do the people feel about their leadership? We chart the newest approval ratings of world leaders in 24 countries around the world, based on data collected by Morning Consult between…
February 2, 2025
The unforgettable Clara Margarita Pulido-Escandell, the then Cuban Ambassador to Nigeria, on Friday June 10, 2022 held a welcome lunch for the new Mexican Ambassador Alfredo Miranda. It was not surprising for she was like a mother hen watching over fellow ambassadors. At the occasion, I had an animated discussion with Pulido’s Deputy, Pavel Bauza…
February 2, 2025
