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In the world of politics, bold choices often lead to both support and criticism. That is an intricate part of politics. Kemi Badenock, the leader of the opposition Conservative party in the UK, stands as a remarkable figure, being the first black woman of African descent to reach such heights in British political history. However,…
November 28, 2024
A record 3.7 million people became first-time EU residents in 2023, the highest since data collection began in 2013. But where did they come from and how has this number changed over the last decade? Using data from Eurostat, we tracked the number of first-time residence permits issued to non-EU nationals in 2013, 2018, and 2023. Data…
November 28, 2024
Today, corporate leaders have an outsized impact on the global economy at a time of rapid technological advancement, market concentration, and surging share prices. With the S&P 500 poised to see its best year this century, company values are soaring. From Nvidia’s Jensen Huang to Microsoft’s Satya Nadella, a handful of CEOs are overseeing companies…
November 27, 2024
International travel is seeing a strong recovery post-pandemic, with about 1.3 billion trips recorded in 2023–generating around $1.7 trillion in global tourism spending. The return of Chinese international travel after the removal of governmental quarantine, was a major boost to international tourism last year and is expected to accelerate in 2024. UN Tourism predicts that…
November 26, 2024
In a land rich with culture, trade, technology and promise, the shadows and incessant violence cast a dark cloud over the southeastern states of Nigeria. The rise of unknown gunmen, who relentlessly attack innocent civilians and security personnel, poses a grave threat to the region's economy, stability and safety. This challenge demands immediate attention and…
November 26, 2024
IF Nigeria, our country, were to have been a place where ideas rule – as they do in developed countries and many emerging markets – men like Professor Ibrahim Agboola Gambari CFR would be kings and not only princes, as he happens to be by bloodline. Nevertheless, Nigeria should be grateful to Gambari, as he…
November 25, 2024
By Tonnie Iredia About a month ago, when the Ondo state governorship election was some two weeks away, this column examined the possibility of the state enjoying a seamless election and came to the conclusion that even if the election surprisingly comes out well, one irreversible negative aspect would be vote buying which happens in…
November 25, 2024
Universities are meant to be the heart of a nation's progress—places where the brightest minds are nurtured, and the moral compass of future leaders is set. These institutions should serve as sanctuaries of learning, innovation, and ethical development, embodying society's hopes for a brighter future. In Nigeria, however, this ideal has been tragically compromised. What…
November 25, 2024
According to the latest supercomputer ranking from TOP500, El Capitan is the world’s most powerful system, capable of achieving 1,742 petaflops. In this graphic, we visualize the performance and power consumption of the world’s top 10 supercomputers. Data and Key Takeaways The data we used to create this graphic is listed in the table below. Figures come…
November 24, 2024
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In the world of politics, bold choices often lead to both support and criticism. That is an intricate part of politics. Kemi Badenock, the leader of the opposition Conservative party in the UK, stands as a remarkable figure, being the first black woman of African descent to reach such heights in British political history. However,…
November 28, 2024
A record 3.7 million people became first-time EU residents in 2023, the highest since data collection began in 2013. But where did they come from and how has this number changed over the last decade? Using data from Eurostat, we tracked the number of first-time residence permits issued to non-EU nationals in 2013, 2018, and 2023. Data…
November 28, 2024
Today, corporate leaders have an outsized impact on the global economy at a time of rapid technological advancement, market concentration, and surging share prices. With the S&P 500 poised to see its best year this century, company values are soaring. From Nvidia’s Jensen Huang to Microsoft’s Satya Nadella, a handful of CEOs are overseeing companies…
November 27, 2024
International travel is seeing a strong recovery post-pandemic, with about 1.3 billion trips recorded in 2023–generating around $1.7 trillion in global tourism spending. The return of Chinese international travel after the removal of governmental quarantine, was a major boost to international tourism last year and is expected to accelerate in 2024. UN Tourism predicts that…
November 26, 2024
In a land rich with culture, trade, technology and promise, the shadows and incessant violence cast a dark cloud over the southeastern states of Nigeria. The rise of unknown gunmen, who relentlessly attack innocent civilians and security personnel, poses a grave threat to the region's economy, stability and safety. This challenge demands immediate attention and…
November 26, 2024
IF Nigeria, our country, were to have been a place where ideas rule – as they do in developed countries and many emerging markets – men like Professor Ibrahim Agboola Gambari CFR would be kings and not only princes, as he happens to be by bloodline. Nevertheless, Nigeria should be grateful to Gambari, as he…
November 25, 2024
By Tonnie Iredia About a month ago, when the Ondo state governorship election was some two weeks away, this column examined the possibility of the state enjoying a seamless election and came to the conclusion that even if the election surprisingly comes out well, one irreversible negative aspect would be vote buying which happens in…
November 25, 2024
Universities are meant to be the heart of a nation's progress—places where the brightest minds are nurtured, and the moral compass of future leaders is set. These institutions should serve as sanctuaries of learning, innovation, and ethical development, embodying society's hopes for a brighter future. In Nigeria, however, this ideal has been tragically compromised. What…
November 25, 2024
According to the latest supercomputer ranking from TOP500, El Capitan is the world’s most powerful system, capable of achieving 1,742 petaflops. In this graphic, we visualize the performance and power consumption of the world’s top 10 supercomputers. Data and Key Takeaways The data we used to create this graphic is listed in the table below. Figures come…
November 24, 2024
