Democratic Corruption: The Case of Nigeria, By Ogunmakin Oyewumi

Democracy or democratic system of government is one of the most reputable system of government that gives values and recognition to the citizens of a particular country on how to shape their destiny or government through periodic franchise or referendum without being under duress or any intimidation. It is the most widely used system of… Continue reading Democratic Corruption: The Case of Nigeria, By Ogunmakin Oyewumi

Stealing Is Not Corruption: Why Nigeria Is a Case Study in Absurdity (Part Two)

 By Darasimi Oshodi In my last post, I started giving reasons why I think Nigeria is a case study in absurdity. The first reason I gave was the way our politicians change parties without caution. They even seem to get a kick out of their actions. I cited the examples of Nuhu Ribadu, Atiku Abubakar,… Continue reading Stealing Is Not Corruption: Why Nigeria Is a Case Study in Absurdity (Part Two)

Unprofessionalism: The Nigerian Experience, by Yinka Ogunlana

by Yinka Ogunlana The effects of professionalism can never be over-emphasized in developed nations around the world. In this vein, it is imperative to look into Nigeria; the biggest, largest, most populous and biggest oil-rich country in Africa, which is equally blessed with both immense human and natural resources. Most times, one begins to ponder… Continue reading Unprofessionalism: The Nigerian Experience, by Yinka Ogunlana

The Controversial Nature of Politics in Nigeria, By Yinka Ogunlana,

  By Yinka Ogunlana, Crawford University, Nigeria POLITICS is ubiquitous; yet the question always on my mind is why its practice should be absurd in Nigeria. Over the years, political scientists have observed politics as an authoritative allocation of values in the society. Aside this, we should understand what the great Greek philosopher Aristotle meant… Continue reading The Controversial Nature of Politics in Nigeria, By Yinka Ogunlana,

Nigeria: Politics at a Pivotal Moment (analysis)

AllAfrica.com, by Peter M. Lewis Washington, DC (USA) — The approach of elections next month in Nigeria has raised hopes and apprehension in almost equal measure. In a dozen years of civilian rule, Nigerians have endured a string of votes of deteriorating quality and credibility. The last polls, in 2007, showed signs of entrenching a… Continue reading Nigeria: Politics at a Pivotal Moment (analysis)

Why Politicians Don’t Deliver Electoral Promises

In case you do not have enough time to read this brief piece, the answer to the question raised above is: corruption. Yes, sounds familiar? I am talking about politicians in developing countries. In general terms, politicians in developed nations are not angels but they are structurally constrained to corner public monies to build private… Continue reading Why Politicians Don’t Deliver Electoral Promises

Chinafrik –Economic Model and Blueprint for African Development.

CHINAFRIK as a concept is defined as ”the process wherein developing states in Africa adopt economic measures from China and localize such measures for their respective development. While the developed countries of the world worry over the management of technological breakthroughs and volatile economic landscapes, many developing and underdeveloped nations are cringing in poverty, hunger… Continue reading Chinafrik –Economic Model and Blueprint for African Development.

Africa: Trading With the Enemy

The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) masquerades as a boost for Africa’s development, but the reality is that it’s nothing less that a new scramble for Africa, writes Jason Hickel.