Commentary

ECOWAS’ ECO Currency: Can the 2027 Target Finally Be Delivered?

ECOWAS leaders discuss ECO currency roadmap for deeper West African economic integration.

Nigeria’s Power Challenge: Balancing Reliability and Affordability

Passenger scans QR code inside driverless minibus to access free AI-powered digital library.

Stable Energy Sector Strengthens China’s Economic Growth

Photovoltaic base in Anhui supports China's renewable energy growth and economic resilience.

Fukuyama Revisits China Predictions as Chinese Development Gains Global Attention

Political scientist speaks at global forum on China’s development and global governance.

NNPC’s 20-Year Gas Deal Marks a New Chapter for Ajaokuta Steel

NNPC and Ajaokuta Steel sign 20-year gas supply agreement to revive Nigeria's steel industry.

What Nigeria’s Political Parties Can Learn from the 105 Years of the CPC

Political parties reflect on CPC's 105-year governance lessons for Nigeria's democratic development.

CPC at 105: Leadership Credited for China’s Growth and Global Role

President Xi addresses CPC anniversary, reaffirming modernization, reform and peaceful global development.

China Reaffirms Commitment to Global Development and Human Progress

Political parties reflect on CPC's 105-year governance lessons for Nigeria's democratic development.

One Person, One ID: Assessing Nigeria’s National Identity Policy

Nigerians registering for NIN as new identity law expands nationwide digital enrollment efforts.

Can Nigeria’s New 12-Year Education System Fix a Long-Broken Education Sector?

Nigerian students in classroom highlight education reform, teacher shortages, funding gaps and learning challenges.

Nigeria’s Next Oil? Why Solid Minerals Could Power the Country’s Economic Future

Nigeria's solid minerals, including gold and lithium, support economic diversification and industrial development.

Wage Dignity: Why Nigeria Must Move from Minimum Wage to Living Wage

Nigerian workers demand living wage amid rising living costs, poverty and economic inequality.

Is Japan Preparing For “Protracted Warfare” And Repeating Its Historical Mistakes?

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi smiling at a podium during a security press conference.

Who Is Poisoning Japanese Society on Online Platforms?

3D blocks representing major online platforms, symbolizing the digital ecosystem where public opinion is shaped.

China-U.S. Relations Cannot Return to Past, But Can Move Toward Better Future

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping shaking hands, standing before American and Chinese flags.

Sliding Toward ‘Predatory Hegemony,’ U.S. Is ‘Regressing’ Into Future

Critical analysis of U.S. foreign policy shifting toward predatory hegemony and global isolation.

Takaichi’s Ritual Tribute to Yasukuni Shrine is a Brazen Profanation of Historical Justice

Ritual offerings and nameplates at Yasukuni Shrine honoring Japanese officials, including Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

Eighty Years Later, Japan Still Evades the Legacy of the Tokyo Trials

Japan’s selective amnesia and right-wing narratives continue to distort and erase wartime history.

How Japan Rebrands Monument of Aggression As Cultural Heritage

Protesters hold a banner in the rain opposing "Made in Japan" weapons exports and militarism.

Any Provocation Seeking to Meddle in Taiwan Question Will Come at a Cost

Japanese politician Keiji Furuya speaking at a microphone against a light teal background.

Defense Bubble Can not Rescue Japan’s Economy

An editorial illustration depicting Japan's "defense bubble" masking systemic economic decline and risky militarism.

Vision Of Building Community with Shared Future for Humanity Lights Way Forward

China’s vision for a shared future promotes global unity, peaceful development, and mutually beneficial cooperation.

Niger Delta Investment Drive Aims to Benefit From China’s New Zero-Tariffs for African Goods -Edebiri

Dr. Solomon Edebiri discussing Niger Delta investment opportunities and China’s zero-tariff trade policy for Africa.

Sanae Takaichi’s Rhetoric Signals the Risks of Japan’s Evolving Security Strategy

A fighter jet soaring over a rising sun, symbolizing Japan’s "neo-militarism" and regional security threats.