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Peace is good for business. No investor or capitalist desires to put his or her money in a troublous society, where conflicts and wars create instability and poor consumers. In developing world especially Africa, conflicts are ubiquitous, with dire consequences on the economic, cultural and sociological growth. The economic merits of sustainable peace cannot be overemphasis. In … [Read more...] about PEACEFUL AFRICA AND WORLD: TAKING A STAND ON CONFLICT RESOLUTION

Image of a nation might as well be the destiny of a nation. Nigeria's disfigured image in the global village has become an insignia of dishonest, dishonor and disrespect; this is outright humiliation of a nation of almost 150 million people. Majority of Nigerians are industrious, God-fearing and law abiding people. But a tiny minority is destroying the image of the country and … [Read more...] about Nigeria: Re-branding and the Image of a nation in 21st century

What is the significant of this summit?  Dec. 5, 2007 African Union leaders are gearing up for the forth coming summit with their European counterparts (European Union) in Lisbon Portugal on 8-9 Dec.2007. This is not the first time summit has been held between Europeans and Africans. Now and then summits were held for Africa even in their absence. Berlin conference … [Read more...] about EU-AU SUMMIT: WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO AN AVERAGE AFRICAN?

Raising Malawi- was initiated by Madonna with a partner that is dedicated in contributing to the well being of less privileged women and children of Malawi. Madonna who was known as a material girl was projected as being mundane by the media. But with this African venture she has defined herself and show to the whole world what is important to her. Family, children and … [Read more...] about Madonna and Malawi: Beyond blond ambition

Written by Dr. Philip Emeagwali BEYOND THE LAST COMPUTER By Philip Emeagwali   Excerpted from a lecture delivered by Philip Emeagwali at the University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago on June 8, 2008. When the 30-month war ended on January 15, 1970, I was discharged and reunited with my parents. Together with one million returning refugees we walked … [Read more...] about DR. Philip Emeagwali AND HIS WRITINGS