In Nigeria, the ominous shadow of climate change is extending its reach, impacting not just the environment but also the health and well-being of citizens. One of the most profound consequences is its potential to erode life expectancy, undermining...
The days of CNG are here, so they say. Its one step towards an economic revolution. As Nigeria approaches the first anniversary of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, the federal government of Nigeria is on the verge of a groundbreaking...
Cyprian Ekwensi was a man whose palate is prose. Nigerians still love Ekwensi. School children read his colourful sketches of life in Africa’s most populous, and complicated country. For a one-time Biafran propagandist, whose work was often...
Excerpts of 35-point Inaugural Dele Momodu Annual Lecture delivered on Thursday, May 16 in Lagos by Professor Bart Nnaji, Founder and Chairman, Geometric Power Group. The modern global economy runs on energy. Contemporary geopolitics are shaped by...
Brazil has been chosen to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup, marking the first time the tournament will take place in South America. The announcement was made at a FIFA congress on Friday, a meeting also marked by intense debate over the war in...
Africa’s mobile payments market is worth over $456 billion, presenting a promising opportunity for companies like dLocal to simplify cross-border payments. Payments allow money, whether cash, bank transfer or cryptocurrency, to be accepted in...
Premier League clubs are gearing up to vote on whether to abolish video assistant referees (VAR) for the next season at their annual general meeting in Harrogate on June 6. The proposal, formally submitted by Wolves, has triggered a significant...
The United States recently announced a new Global Food Security Strategy Country Plan for Nigeria that would help address the high incidence of food scarcity in the country. This initiative, part of the broader national food security program...
The White House has informed Congress of its intention to send over $1 billion in new weaponry to Israel. This proposal includes $700 million in tank ammunition, $500 million in tactical vehicles, and $60 million in mortar rounds, according to the...
In today’s fast-paced world, more than 30 percent of the global youth population is grappling with hypertension, a silent killer stealthily claiming lives. Even more alarming is the fact that over half of these individuals remain blissfully...
