Naira the fickle currency of Nigeria is quite sensitive to the depressing oil price in the international market. Nigeria receives 75-80 percent of her foreign exchange from the export of crude oil. So once there are any negative changes or disruptions in the price of oil, it does adversely affect Naira and thereby reduces the quantity of foreign exchange accumulated by … [Read more...] about Naira’s Dithering: Nollywood and Agriculture can aid ebbing Nigerian Currency
Nigeria @ 54: I am optimistic and bullish on Nigeria
Cynicism is the product of intellectual lethargy, especially when history and situational ethics have inveterate the prevailing supposition. As Nigeria celebrate her 54 birthday, the conventional dictum is to be cynical and pessimistic because of the numerous obstacles and challenges confronting Nigeria. “It is better”, as Chinese says, “to light a candle than curse the … [Read more...] about Nigeria @ 54: I am optimistic and bullish on Nigeria
Nigeria: Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) Needs Adaptive Reconciliation
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!