All posts tagged "Government"
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Culture & SocietyNigeria’s ethnicity problem & Failures of a weak state
If truth be told, Nigeria has an ethnicity problem. It is evident in high-profile cases of sometimes violent tensions. But perhaps...
The CrierAugust 26, 2016 -
Culture & SocietyHow the Monarchs of Africa Lost Their Relevance
Unlike precolonial times, it is clear that African monarchy is no longer the same. Out of all the 54 countries, only...
Habeeb KoladeMay 21, 2016 -
Government & PoliticsDR Congo: Richest in Resources Yet Poorest Country in the World
The poor are people whose resources remain below a certain threshold (set in monetary unit) and generally, we reference the World...
David JuliusApril 14, 2016 -
HealthThe Embarrassing State of Nigeria’s Healthcare Sector
Confucius admonished in one of his famous quote that “By three methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is...
David JuliusMarch 17, 2016 -
Government & PoliticsIndependence of Somaliland: Promised land or Piped Dream
Unlike Somalia (in recent years), Somaliland has experienced a long period of peace and is currently fighting to be recognized as...
SwaliAfricaFebruary 10, 2016 -
Government & PoliticsTunisia: Fortunes & Misfortunes Of The Arab Spring
In 2010, Mohamed Boazizi, a street vendor, set himself on fire in protest of the high unemployment amidst the deteriorating state...
SwaliAfricaFebruary 9, 2016 -
Government & PoliticsKofi Annan: Are Elections Giving Democracy a Bad Name?
One of the most striking developments of the last quarter of a century is the spread of elections. The end of...
The CrierJanuary 14, 2016 -
Government & PoliticsAfrica’s plan for a single continental currency
In 2015, African Union Commissioner for Economic Affairs, Anthony Maruping, said the Union was mooting the idea to adopt a single...
The CrierDecember 22, 2015 -
EducationShould African Governments stop buying computers for schools ?
The increased use of computer and mobile technology in Africa has debatably become a trendy occurrence. The Governments of several African...
The CrierNovember 20, 2015 -
Culture & SocietyBotswana: Are diamonds forever ?
Botswana. A land locked country in southern part of Africa is popularly described as one of Africa’s most stable countries and...
The CrierOctober 13, 2015 -
Culture & SocietyIs Nigeria ready to lead the African Continent ?
Nigeria currently holds the title for being the most populous nation in Africa. Majorly an English speaking country with an estimated...
The CrierOctober 7, 2015