Written by Sunny Lawrence- Oputa Democracy is for the living and as a vital organic part of a social system; it should only be quantified through growth as it relates to the involvement of the people of a nation in making policy decisions or in electing their representatives in a free and fair electoral system. Democracy as a government of the masses could be a mere … [Read more...] about NIGERIA ON THE MATCH FOR DEMOCRACY
Managing and implementing a successful micro financing in Anambra State
The government of Anambra State, Nigeria and Access Bank a local financial institution have recently lunched 2.5 Billion Naira microfinance project. This is good news coming from Anambra State that is bedeviled with high unemployment and capital flight. “Access Bank Plc, a Nigerian commercial bank, has agreed to work with the Anambra state government to launch the state’s … [Read more...] about Managing and implementing a successful micro financing in Anambra State
Prince Charles and Rainforest Fund
Protecting African ecosystem by swapping debt Prince Charles of Wales a longtime advocate of rainforest protection has taken pragmatic steps by setting up an emergence rainforest fund with thirty five countries. The targeted goal is to put in $22 billion to up to $36 billion in the fund to save rainforest and reduce the raging deforestation rate especially in the poor … [Read more...] about Prince Charles and Rainforest Fund
Africa: Local financing of oil and gas industry
Oil and gas industry is large capital intensive that requires enormous resources for its finance, management and operation. The inability of local banks inNigeria and south of Sahara to finance massive oil and gas projects are not news anymore. The capitalization of banks in Africa is quite low to engage in large capital financing of oil and gas. But … [Read more...] about Africa: Local financing of oil and gas industry
Afripol stands with Nigeria: As we mourn the passing of President Umaru Yar’adua
The government and people of Federal Republic of Nigeria have lost a great leader, a man of peace and a champion of peace, the late President Umaru Yar’adua. During his brief but committed presidency he set an agenda of reform and renewal for Nigeria. But illness could not allow him to implement and actively participate in carrying out his planned policy. President … [Read more...] about Afripol stands with Nigeria: As we mourn the passing of President Umaru Yar’adua