Four Novels That You Must Read This weekend
Novels are movies on pages. If you are looking for books to spend time with this weekend, you may want to check out these four: Thirteen Months of Sunrise, by Rania Mamoun, translated by Elisabeth Jaquette (Comma Press, 2019) In this powerful debut…
The Rise of Dumbphones: A Return to Simplicity in a Hyperconnected World
In an era where smartphones dominate daily life, a growing number of individuals are seeking refuge in simpler, feature-limited phones. These self-labeled neo-Luddites and tech-stressed consumers are turning to “dumbphones,” a category of…
Zephyr: The Skyborne Solution To Global Connectivity Challenges
In 2022, an experimental flight test of the Zephyr aircraft captivated the aviation world. Launched in the USA, this remarkable plane flew nonstop for an astonishing 64 days, covering a distance of 140,000 nautical miles (259,000 kilometers). It narrowly…
Lagos Will Pay The Price – Deyemi Saka
Yesterday, while I was trying to get to Agege from Ojodu-Berger, I hopped on a bus and saw a kid who should be in school threatening to break the side mirror of the bus (Korope). I was so livid that I asked the bus driver why he was pleading with the…
Haiti’s Health System Teeters on the Brink of Collapse
The situation in violence-ravaged Haiti is becoming increasingly desperate. The United Nations Children’s Fund Unicef has sounded the alarm, warning that the country’s health system is “on the verge of collapse.” According to Unicef,…
The Stride Business Aviation In Nigeria – Danjuma Audu
Danjuma Audu sees the aviation industry in Nigeria as a work-in-progress. He captures the developments, positives and challenges in this writeup. The aviation sector is fast becoming one of the best performing sectors of the Nigerian economy with the…
Inter Milan Ownership: Suning Out, Oaktree in
Inter Milan has been taken over by the US fund Oaktree after the Serie A champions’ outgoing owners, Suning, missed a deadline to repay a debt worth hundreds of millions of euros. In a statement on Wednesday, May 22, Oaktree announced they had “assumed…
The Lifesaving Potential of HPV Vaccination: A Crucial Step for Nigeria
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is not just a health intervention; it’s a powerful tool for cancer prevention. The global prevalence of HPV infection in women with normal cytology is approximately 11-12%, with the highest rates observed in…
25 Companies Companies Doing Really Well In Nigeria At The Moment
Twenty-five Nigerian companies have been recognized in the Financial Times and Statista ranking of the fastest-growing companies in Nigeria. The third annual ranking lists 125 companies based on the highest compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in revenues…
Arsenal’s Title Hopes Dashed: A Season of Near Misses and Missed Opportunities
Manchester City made history by becoming the first English team to secure four consecutive Premier League titles, cementing their dominance with a 3-1 victory over West Ham at the Etihad. In contrast, Arsenal’s quest for their first league title in…
