FEATURES

Commercial spaceflight fuels China’s space exploration efforts

Daily Dispatch January 16, 2026

By Li Rui, People’s DailyRecently, China sent a Gravity-1 carrier rocket into space from waters off the coast of Haiyang, east China’s Shandong province, placing three satellites into their designated orbits. This launch exemplifies the growing momentum of China’s emerging

TECHNOLOGY

Technology enhances immersive reading experience in Beijing

Daily Dispatch January 16, 2026

By Shi Fang, People’s Daily “Mr. Lu Xun, could you recommend one of your classic works?” “If I were to suggest one, perhaps Call to Arms would be a good starting point…” This conversation took place at the Metaverse Experience Hall of the Beijing Library. Supported by artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies, the […]

NEWS

Diri warns traditional rulers against allocating forest lands to herdsmen

Daily Dispatch January 16, 2026

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has cautioned traditional rulers in the state against granting land to herdsmen within forest areas, stressing that violators will face appropriate sanctions. The governor gave the warning during the flag-off of the 2025/2026 dry farming season at the state-owned rice farm in Otuasega community, Ogbia Local Government Area. He

NEWS

Akpabio, Eno Synergy In Akwa Ibom State, Legendary – Etiebet

Daily Dispatch January 16, 2026

Former Petroleum Minister and Chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State, Atuekong Don Etiebet, has described the working relationship between the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and Governor Umo Eno, as legendary since the governor joined the party in June last year. Etiebet stated this in a congratulatory message, personally signed […]

NEWS

Tinubu Pays Tribute to Chief Bisi Akande at 87

Daily Dispatch January 16, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid a glowing tribute to elder statesman and former Osun State governor, Chief Bisi Akande, as he marks his 87th birthday, praising his lifelong commitment to democracy, good governance and the progressive movement in Nigeria. In a State House statement on Thursday, President Tinubu described Chief Akande, a former interim […]

COLUMNS

Nigeria’s Economic Future: Beyond Fiscal Rituals to Structural Reform

Daily Dispatch January 16, 2026

By Nick AguleEmail: nick.agule@yahoo.co.ukX: @NickAguleFacebook: Nick Agule, FCA16.01.2026 I sat all through this summit yesterday. Kudos to the finance minister who took the time to attend in person to present the 2025 financial performance and the outlook for 2026. While I appreciate the effort and time dedicated to this briefing, I remain concerned that critical […]