The much debated and contentious Petroleum Industry Bill 2012 (PIB) is a quantum leap in the remaking of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, if and when it becomes the law of the land. Some Nigerians deemed the bill controversial because many of them have not read the bill but rather depend on the opposition of the bill to propagate their incoherence and distortions. … [Read more...] about Nigeria: Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) Needs Adaptive Reconciliation
MAYA ANGELOU – Golden bird fly
Golden bird fly By Emeka Chiakwelu There was it etching Pondering a flight A flight for freedom Awesome flight for liberty The wings are strong but brittle The mind is weak but willing Can she fly? Who knows what can happen The raining dew was pouring down Lightening gives no alibi The struggle started in the metaphysical The physical a … [Read more...] about MAYA ANGELOU – Golden bird fly
Gov. Peter Obi: My governor, my brother Thanks a million!
Every good thing has an end. It was just like yesterday that Governor Obi began his journey as the executive governor of Anambra State but on Monday March 17, he will bow out and hand over to another energetic and able gentleman Wilie Obiano. "Time and tide waits for no man," as Geoffrey Chaucer correctly said. Eight years ran so fast and Governor Obi would bowed … [Read more...] about Gov. Peter Obi: My governor, my brother Thanks a million!
The Minds of African Youths in the Age of MTV and Miley Cyrus
Written by Emeka Chiakwelu Globalization and modern technology are changing the world. Air waves are now open globally, there is no national boundary and the whole world can now watch a television program simultaneously. You can say that Africa has finally arrived and has joined the global village. But what does that really means and implies? It means that it is … [Read more...] about The Minds of African Youths in the Age of MTV and Miley Cyrus
Malawi’s Economy and IMF’s Austerity
"Déjà Vu All Over Again." This is the best way I can sum up what is percolating on the beautiful country of Malawi. Remember Africa of 1980s and 90s, when International Monetary Fund (IMF) inundated many cash strapped countries with austerity measures before granting credit lines to them; this is exactly what Malawi is experiencing at the moment. For those who do not … [Read more...] about Malawi’s Economy and IMF’s Austerity