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, […]
Fighting known enemies, creating new ones
THE French have vast interests in Nigeria.
The range stretches from aviation, manufacturing, trading to oil and gas. The French proposal to assist Nigeria with her internal security can be seen in the context of protecting French investments in Nigeria and the ECOWAS region, but a more profound analysis would include strengthening of French influence in the sub-region — which it currently dominates — by capturing its most prized component, Nigeria.
Ghost Workers Don’t Exist, Criminals Do
WE are giving ghosts too much credit if we insist they are workers. We may be taking the applauds to bizarre ends if we, in addition, claim those eerie characters worked for the federal government. There are no figures about how much they earned during their frightening service since we are not sure in what grade levels they served and what entitlements those positions commanded.
Mr. President, No, No, No!
WHAT determines where President Goodluck Jonathan is found? Who decides who the President of the biggest black nation on earth meets? What considerations seal decisions on the President’s public conduct? We are concerned and we want to state our abhorrence to the continuous diminishing of the Presidency by the people the President meets and the miniscule circumstances of those engagements.
FAAN – Increased Charges, Decreased Services
THE Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, is one of numerous government agencies that have chosen to promote poor services at high costs. It also thinks it has no reason explaining its insensitivity to the public it is meant to serve.
Governments, Cashless Economy
HOW will the decision of the Central Bank of Nigeria to limit amounts that could be spent on cash transactions affect the governments? The attention of the CBN has so far been on individuals and corporate organisations.
