Slow-traffic systems sprouting across China, making cities more livable

By Wang Haonan, Yang Yanfei, Shen Jingran, People’s Daily Active transportation – whether through leisurely walks or eco-friendly cycling – has become an increasingly popular choice in Chinese cities. Urban “slow-traffic systems,” defined as non-motorized networks prioritizing walking and cycling, are expanding nationwide with locally tailored designs. These systems enhance urban livability while reducing environmental […]

Group Lauds Sanwo-Olu For Wooing Global Investors In Atlanta

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has been praised for his recent outing in the United States, where he delivered a compelling message, selling the nation’s commercial capital to global investors. It will be recalled that Sanwo-Olu led the Nigerian delegation and told participants at the U.S.-Nigeria Policy and Trade Forum, held alongside FNITCC-AFRICON 2025 […]

Kebbi violence: Why Malami and Koko Have Cases to Answer

Hundreds of protesters, led by the Concerned Lawyers and Citizens Network (CLCN), stormed the headquarters of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in Abuja on Thursday demanding an immediate investigation into what they described as a massive $4 billion fraud involving the MSM Group and missing funds meant for Nigeria’s refinery […]

₦75 per litre coastal freight cost demand self-serving, Coalition blasts DAPPMAN

Coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria (COCSON) and Nigerian Interfaith Forum (NIF) on Friday accused the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) of seeking to exploit citizens and plunge the nation back into subsidy fraud. According to the civil society groups, DAPPMAN’s demand of ₦75 per litre for coastal freight and […]

President Tinubu’s Birthday Message to Senator Saliu Mustapha

I extend my warm felicitations to Senator Saliu Mustapha @RealMallamSaliu, the Turaki of Ilorin Emirate and the Aare Atunluse of Oro-Ago Kingdom, on his birthday. In his service to our nation, Senator Mustapha has exemplified the virtues of humility, loyalty, and dedication. As Senator representing Kwara Central and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Production […]

Centre for Crises Communication

His Excellency,Sir Siminalayi FubaraExecutive Governor of Rivers StateGovernment House, Port HarcourtRivers State. Dear sir, LETTER OF FELICITATION The Management and Staff of the Centre for Crisis Communication (organisers of the Niger Delta Heroes Award 2025) heartily felicitate with you on your graceful return to office following the expiration of the state of emergency. Your candour, […]

Disambiguating Jurisdictional Boundaries of Federal and State Governments in Electricity Regulation

By Emmanuel Ukera, Esq The enactment of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (CFRN),1999 (Fifth Alteration) (No.17) Act,2023 and the Electricity Act, 2023 which paved way for full devolution of intra-state electricity regulatory powers to state governments have stirred up a lot of contestations amongst stakeholders than ever imagined. The bone of contention […]

China issues its first central document on carbon market development

By Kou Jiangze, People’s Daily The carbon market is a crucial policy instrument for leveraging market mechanisms to address climate change and accelerate the transition toward a green, low-carbon economy. In a significant step toward strengthening the nation’s commitment to climate action, China has unveiled a guideline to accelerate the country’s green and low-carbon transition […]

China has approved 43 innovative drugs in the first half of 2024, up 59 percent year on year

By Wang Yunna, People’s Daily “I used to enjoy seafood with beer when I was younger, but for years, I haven’t dared to indulge,” said 63-year-old Lu Ping, diagnosed with gout eight years ago. “Because of tophi, my big toe joint swelled so severely that even the slightest movement caused excruciating pain. I had to […]

China’s zero-carbon park charts a path toward emissions reduction

By Wang Yunshan, People’s Daily A zero-carbon park refers to an industrial park that, through coordinated planning, design, technology, and management, reduces carbon emissions from both production and daily life to near-zero levels, while laying the groundwork for achieving net-zero in the long run. As China enters a decisive stage in meeting its carbon peak […]