The issue of poverty has become a front burner issue all over the world especially in the continents of Africa, Asia and Latin America. The interest shown all over the world may be genuine but there are some elements of enlightened self interest. For example, in Nigeria, most of the violent clashes have been attributed to poverty. Poverty is always a threat to political stability and peace.

MINISTER of Commerce and Industry, Senator Jibril Martins Kuye, has disclosed that Nigeria was prepared to do business with Ukraine once it is ready to respect the country’s cultural and educational ties.

The Ogun State government has called for increased private sector participation in the development of affordable housing in the state to ensure provision of decent shelter for people resident in the state.

Spain provides a sterling example of how it can be done right. Through the 1990s, the Spanish government pursued a radical reforms programme, easing corporate taxes and regularising labour laws.

Elder Nnamdi Martin Onyenmuru is the Managing Partner of Martin Onyenmuru & Co. Chartered Accountants and also the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Martino Systems Limited, an outfit that deals on electronics.