President Mohammadu Buhari at his inaugural meeting with the National Space Council designated the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) as Nigeria’s premier space agency and directed all space stakeholders to abide by the regulatory framework provided by NASRDA. The Buhari Administration also gave effect to the Regulations on Licensing and Supervision of Space…
Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL) congratulates the Nigerian Government on signing the Artemis Accord. The Artemis Accord is very important to space development as it sets guidelines for countries engaged in space exploration and avoids potential conflict or misunderstanding in future space endeavors. Signatories commit to principles to guide their civil space activities, including the public…
SOLUTIONS Part 2 of this article sets out possible solutions to the challenges confronting Presidential candidates in the 2023 elections. They shall be discussed in the following order. UNITY, ORDER, AND SECURITY: As stated in part 1, Nigeria has never been so divided. This is a huge challenge that a new President must confront. The…
Nigeria is in an extremely fragile state. Available indices show characteristics of a failing state. There are conflicts and agitations everywhere, feelings of marginalization and exclusion, a rise in political and criminal violence, loss of control of borders, rising ethnic, religious, and cultural hostilities, weak institutions, food shortages, unemployment, inflation, crumbling infrastructure, deteriorating human development…
INTRODUCTION Aviation is one of the most fascinating industries in the world. It is a means of transportation that connects people, cultures, and businesses across continents. It also facilitates international trade and promotes tourism. With more than 5000 airlines that operate over 25,578 aircraft at more than 41, 500 airports, the aviation industry supports 65.5 million…
Space policy is the political decision-making process for and application of a state’s public policy regarding space flights and uses of outer space, for civil and military purposes. It sets out a nation’s commitment to leading in the constructive and responsible use of space, promoting a robust commercial space industry, leading in exploration, and defending…
