Welcome to a democratic world  Democracy is a term that has become increasingly popular in global politics. However, in recent times, many authors have expressed fears on the future of democracy. Likewise, many citizens have shown considerable dissatisfaction with how democracy is operated.  Regardless, the world has become more democratic in the last two centuries. By […]

The Russo-Ukrainian war is the largest military conflict in Europe since the Second World War. However, the recent trajectory of events suggests that the Russo-Ukrainian war is getting worse and not declining.  International Military Intelligence reveals that North Korea has been supporting Russia in the war with the supply of a steady stream of ammunition, missiles […]

The solar system’s secrets: Planets, moons, and the quest for life beyond earth As we explore the vast expanse of space, we embark on a journey that modern science and technology have made more accessible than ever, offering us insights into the boundless universe and revealing mysteries that science has yet to unravel. As we delve […]

The beginning of Space Space begins where Earth’s atmosphere thins and gives way to the near-vacuum of outer space. The exact boundary is difficult to pinpoint, but a widely accepted demarcation is the Kármán line, situated about 100 kilometers (62 miles) above sea level.  Named after Physicist Theodore von Kármán, this altitude is where the atmosphere […]

THE story of humanity’s fascination with space is as old as civilization itself. For millennia, humans have gazed at the night sky, tracing the patterns of stars and seeking to understand the mysteries of the universe. Today, our exploration of space has moved beyond observation. We have stepped into the cosmos, aiming to unlock the secrets […]

On Dangote Refinery: Sandwiched Between Plenty and  Want  *Dr Kehinde Abiola THE article of Aare Afe Babalola in his LAW &YOU  column on the above subject in the Vanguard Newspapers on August 7, 2024 and Tribune newspaper of August 8, 2024, kindly refer. I have taken keen interest on the brouhaha between Dangote Refinery and […]

Nigeria’s external debt is the largest amongst all sub-Saharan African nations, despite the fact that it received debt waivers from the Paris Club, London Club or from Independent Creditors. The arrears of this debt have accumulated inexorably, putting Nigeria in the bad books of international financial communities.  Also, Nigeria’s huge debt profile has negatively affected its […]

Background My last publication on this topic identified three questions (issues) that need to be answered on the NNPC limited vs Dangote Refinery rift. These are whether the NNPC Ltd has the power to: 1. Supply crude oil to local refineries? 2. Determine the price of petroleum products? 3. Act as the sole purchaser and distributor […]

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery was expected by many Nigerians to be the end to petroleum importation and petroleum product scarcity in Nigeria. Sadly, the actualisation of this expectation has been an up-hill and almost an insurmountable task. This is because of the position of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, NNPC Ltd., on the refining and […]

This policy will forcefully halt academic momentum leading to an irretrievable loss of valuable time. It will certainly affect the psychology of the students negatively leading to loss of interest in education.