The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has congratulated Chief Owolabi Salis on his successful space flight. He becomes the first person of Nigerian birth to travel to space.

Against the backdrop of a mixed grill of tales of the good, bad and ugly turn of events in the country (politically speaking), it is refreshing to witness tendencies that lift the souls of Nigerians.

Lately, it seems like there's a new rocket launching into space every few days. The world's billionaires and superpowers are vying to outdo each other. Well, a new player has entered the space race.