The Governor of Central bank of South Africa, Gill Marcus has proven herself a pragmatic free market banker rather than ideological by the way she goes about with her responsibilities as the apex banker of the land. She has wisely asserted her independence by refusing to yield to pressure from politicians and labor union to further cut down the benchmark interest rate. "On … [Read more...] about Gill Marcus: Monetary policy, Inflation and Economic growth in South Africa
AFRIPOL CONGRATULATE NIGERIA’S OLUSEGUN AGANGA ON WORLD BANK ELECTION
The Board of Directors and Staff of Afripol Organization (Africa Political and Economic Strategic Center) congratulate the Honorable Minister of Finance, Olusegun Aganga on his election as the new chairman of the Board of the Bretton-Woods Institutes, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This is a testament of the emerging importance of Nigeria in the … [Read more...] about AFRIPOL CONGRATULATE NIGERIA’S OLUSEGUN AGANGA ON WORLD BANK ELECTION
Davos :What can the world economic meeting offer to Africa?
In the snowy winterland of Davos, Switzerland, eminent personalities and global leaders from diverse walks of life and different countries gathered for the annual economic summit. The August visitors to Davos include Presidents of countries, CEO of major corporations, civic leaders, top academicians and politicians. The purpose of the gathering is to review the state of the … [Read more...] about Davos :What can the world economic meeting offer to Africa?
AFRICA: The Regional Impacts of Climate Change
Several climate regimes characterize the African continent; the wet tropical, dry tropical, and alternating wet and dry climates are the most common. Many countries on the continent are prone to recurrent droughts; some drought episodes, particularly in southeast Africa, are associated with El NiZo-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) phenomena. Deterioration in terms of trade, … [Read more...] about AFRICA: The Regional Impacts of Climate Change
Bakassi: As we reach the end of the Road
As the government of Nigeria hands over the oil-rich Bakassi peninsula to the government of Cameroon, in the words of President Umaru Yar'Adua, it's ''very painful for all'' but it must go on as planned. Nigeria must display and maintain a steady hand and implement the agreement in concord and harmony. As a lawful nation and law abiding nation, Nigeria has the obligation to … [Read more...] about Bakassi: As we reach the end of the Road