THE Middle East is the most geopolitically sensitive area of the world, with a population comprising of mostly poor people, and considerable wealth in the hands of few. To meet its demands for workforce, the area engages in the import of poor workers mainly from India, Bangladesh and Nigeria.

IN last week’s article, the advantages of a stronger naira exchange rate were identified; these benefits include much lower inflation and interest rates, increasing industrial expansion, with rapidly rising employment opportunities.    This writer also explained why a stronger naira will eliminate fuel subsidy and also reduce the size and cost of our national debt.    (See “Advantages of a Stronger Naira” at  www.lesleba.com).

ONE unpleasant truth has recently blown up in the faces of President Buhari and Vice President Osinbajo. On May 29, 2015, President Buhari announced the Social Intervention Programme, SIP, which was called the most audacious attempt by any government in Nigeria to address the issues of poverty and joblessness.

Yes indeed, the fight is between the APC and PDP; there is nothing a “third force” can do to alter this fact in 2019. The PDP should be happy that Obasanjo’s CNM is not drawing traction, a strong “third force” will merely make APC’s retention of power (even under Buhari) a mere cakewalk

As the world commemorates the International Women’s Day on March 8, let us in Nigeria focus on the Chibok and Dapchi school girls who have been frog- jumped into premature adulthood