Right-sizing the map of Africa
The United Nations General Assembly has, for the first time, formally endorsed a global shift away from the centuries-old Mercator map in favour of projections that show Africa—and other equatorial regions—in their true relative size. This “Correct the Map” resolution, spearheaded by Togo on behalf of the African Group and backed by the African Union, […]
Leveraging on prospects of oil price rise
THOUGH the outcome and impact of production freeze talks by members of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) are yet to resonate fully we are already seeing positive signs indicating that, probably, the worst days of oil price-related economic crises are ending.
Return of 21 Chibok Girls
It came like a bolt from the blue on Thursday, 13th October 2016, when the news of the return of 21 of the 219 female students of Government Secondary School, Chibok in Borno State, who had been captives of their Boko Haram Islamist terror group abductors since April 14, 2014, unfolded.
US Embassy owes Reps apologies
THE long-awaited report of the Hon. Nicholas Ossai-led House of Representatives Committee on Ethics and Privileges probing the alleged sexual misconduct of three members of the House while on an official assignment to Cleveland, Ohio in the United States of America in April this year, has come out with a verdict of not guilty.
Why recession may not end in 2017
Economic recessions occur when aggregate spending by governments, consumers and investors drop below the levels required to sustain the previous tempo of economic activity. Recovery starts when increased spending occurs significantly. Furthermore, a recession such as Nigeria is experiencing does not come suddenly. There usually are signs to indicate that the economy is slowing down. […]
Caution, please, on ban of Shi’ites
We view developments in Kaduna State arising from the ban on the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) otherwise known as the Shi’ite-Islamic sect, with grave concern.
