Perhaps the Federal Government has been very lucky to have taken many Nigerians, especially the commentators on current affairs on a jolly ride either by share deceit or clever maneuvers.

AS Nigerians celebrated the New Year with joy and gratitude, even in the midst of security threats, they still think seriously about the unresolved economic and political problems of the past year…

IN Nigeria, the idea of ‘divine intervention‘ is no news to many people who believe that God is a Nigerian because of His many mercies during period of crisis or troubles.

MANY theories are associated with both economic and political developments in many developing countries, especially in Africa. Most development plans follow their European counterparts in formulation and execution.

MANY theories are associated with both economic and political developments in many developing countries, especially in Africa. Most development plans follow their European counterparts in formulation and execution.

Many friends have asked me whether a state of full employment is feasible in a country with no strong industrial base or a pool of skilled workers wanting to be employed. Many analysts doubt the claim of politicians who promise economic growth with full employment but without inflation.

It appears as if the present Federal Government takes measurable delight in heightening the tension of the nation at the crucial time. At the time many Nigerians are expecting the National Assembly to be flooded with bills to create employment through infrastructural developments; the nation is being treated to a game of football with a no score result being celebrated by teams which lack creative strikers.

To many Nigerians, the message of the President to the nation on October 1, 2011 to mark the 51st year of the country‘s independence was assuring and pleasing.

Another year has passed since Nigeria celebrated fifty years of Independence with fanfare. A year after that event, nothing spectacular has happened except the general elections including the presidential one whose result is still subject of litigation. Of course, the Boko Haram bombs are still a sad reminder of dreadful general insecurity in the country.

In the context of this article, the word ‘We’ is meant to refer to the developing countries of the world, especially Nigeria, while ‘Them’ would refer to the rich nations of the western world. Nigeria may not be as rich as Britain or the United States of America (USA) but it is possible for the country to enjoy a measure of wealth and a tolerable amount of satisfaction within its limited resources.