Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Michael Kaase Aondoakaa (SAN), has called for a more effective and empowered local government administration as a key pathway to achieving genuine national unity. Speaking at the official launch of the One Nigeria Project organised by the National Association of Former Elected Local Government Chairmen […]
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Digital innovation breathes new life into cultural heritage
By Li Hongxing, People’s Daily More than 400 years ago, the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) scholar-official Li Zhizao collaborated with the Italian missionary Matteo Ricci to produce the Kunyu Wanguo Quantu (Complete Geographical Map of all the Kingdoms of the World), the earliest known Chinese world map rendered in color. Today, this “treasured masterpiece” of the […]
China trusted force in global climate governance
By Gao Xiang This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, a milestone as global climate governance enters a decisive phase. Convening in Belem, Brazil, the 30th United Nations climate change conference focuses on major climate issues, calling on the international community to work together to find shared solutions to the climate crisis, […]
Low-altitude logistics takes off in China
By Han Xin, People’s Daily In recent years, low-altitude logistics has been applied more and more widely across China. During the busy lunch hour at a Shanghai business park, delivery drones hovered over designated pickup points. “I ordered milk tea from more than four kilometers away, and it arrived in less than 10 minutes. It’s […]
Rationale behind China’s commitment to keeping appropriate share of manufacturing in national economy
By Liu Zhiqiang, People’s Daily When proposing to build a modernized industrial system and reinforce the foundations of the real economy, the recommendations for formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan stresses that the share of manufacturing in the national economy should be kept at an appropriate level. But what exactly is an “appropriate level”? It should […]
Coalition of Civil Society Organizations Raises Alarm Over Alleged Manipulations Surrounding the NSSTF Bill 2025, Threatens Peaceful Protest if Critical Issues Are Ignored
A broad Coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) who participated in the recent public hearing on the National Social Security Trust Fund (NSSTF) Bill organised by Senate Committee on Employment, Labour and Productivity, has expressed deep concern over disturbing developments surrounding the legislative process. The coalition said it has become aware of credible reports that […]
Nestoil: Lagos CP Dragged to Court for Alleged Contempt, Risks Imprisonment
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Olohundare Jimoh Moshood, has been named in fresh contempt proceedings filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged disobedience of a subsisting court order relating to the disputed premises occupied by Nestoil Group in Victoria Island, Lagos. The suit was initiated by Drawcok Estates Ltd, which […]
UK-Based Energy Watchdog Commends Komolafe for Setting Global Benchmark in NUPRC’s $10bn Licensing Round
A UK-based energy watchdog, the Global Energy Transparency Initiative (GETI), has commended the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and its Chief Executive, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, for introducing world-class transparency, investor-friendly practices, and international standards in the launch of the 2025 Licensing Round Portal. In a statement on Tuesday signed by its Executive Director, Dr. […]
Accountability Centre Lauds NNPC’s N5.4trn Profit, Says Ojulari Has Set New Benchmark for Public Sector Performance
A policy advocacy group, the Centre for Energy Accountability and Reform (CEAR), has commended the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited for declaring a Profit After Tax of N5.4 trillion for the 2024 financial year. The Centre described the performance as “an unmistakable affirmation that Nigeria’s oil industry is finally responding to disciplined management and […]
CCSO U-turn, Clears Dr Adedokun Of All Wrongdoing
No fewer than 17 Civil Society Organizations, CSOs, Tuesday, withdrew allegations and begged the Director General, DG, Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr Adebowale Adedokun. The CSOs had earlier leveled allegations of financial impropriety, abuse of office, and monetization of Certificates of No Objection against Adedokun, and the Chief of Staff, Mr. Olanrewaju Obasa, which […]