China’s Global Governance Practice: Long march in a new era
By Adetoro Banwo The 105 years anniversary of the establishment of the Chinese Communist Party, CPC, brings to the fora the fundamental principles that have shaped the party in historical and modern times. A party that was founded by a group of intellectuals such as Chen Duxiu and Li Dazhao built a new China through […]
Why UK must not ignore Nigeria’s worsening insecurity
BY Dr Konyere Adiele-uzoma The 16th century was when the British first stepped foot on the vast lands that had the presence of over two hundred and fifty ethnic groups. These groups, as independently diverse as they were, still managed to thrive as much as their capabilities permitted. Although scholars agree that the existing relationships […]
Bwala at Al Jazeera: How to disown one’s past politics
By EBUKA UKOH Some political interviews expose policy weakness. Others expose something deeper: the fragility of credibility. Presidential aide Daniel Bwala’s recent appearance on Head to Head with Mehdi Hasan at Al Jazeera belonged to that second category. It was not simply a difficult interview for a presidential spokesman. Public officials are expected to face hard […]
Pipeline Surveillance Contracts: Why Niger Delta must not destroy its own opportunity
By Jacob Abai For more than sixty years, the Niger Delta has stood as the economic lifeline of Nigeria. The discovery of crude oil in commercial quantity in Oloibiri in 1956 by Shell Petroleum Development Company marked the beginning of a new era for the country. From that moment, the swamps, rivers and communities of […]
Reflections on CBN and interest rate dynamics
By ARIZE NWOBU Interest rate is the cost of money and one of the major macroeconomic variables which determine the dynamics, direction and health of an economy. Other major macroeconomic variables are exchange rate, inflation rate, unemployment rate, imports and exports and consumer confidence. Central banks determine the interest rates for their respective economies towards attaining […]
Financial literacy as catalyst for women’s economic power, generational wealth
By Prof. Amb. Victoria Enape Financial literacy is not merely the ability to understand money. It is the ability to control destiny. Across the world today, millions of women work tirelessly, contribute significantly to the economy, nurture families, and sustain communities. Yet, a troubling reality remains: many women participate in the economy but do not […]
