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Unsustainable State of Governance

Governance and political leadership in Nigeria have been driven by self-interest and other primordial considerations, which take priority over that of the public. The state has failed in three major areas: security of lives and properties, promotion of the rule of law, and provision of visionary leadership. Political parties continue to be dominated by ex-military […]

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Decadence of Democracy

During the Edo and Ondo state elections, the United States government and the UK placed travel restrictions on Nigerians suspected of “undermining the democratic process” The British government’s statement announcing the restrictions stated that “These elections are important, both as an essential element of effective governance within both states and an indicator of the strength

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Trauma of a Distressed Economy

With massive oil reserves, extensive potential in the agriculture and service sectors, and a youthful, rapidly growing population, Nigeria is equipped to emerge as a global economic powerhouse. Yet corruption, infrastructure gaps, insecurity, and a failure to diversify the economy away from petroleum production have constrained economic growth and development. The economy is poised to

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Dearth of Infrastructures

The rapid urban growth has led to greater poverty, increasing government inability to provide services for all people. The growing population, relatively low per capita income, and inadequate existing infrastructure are all causes for concern as the government confronts critical deficits in infrastructure and public services including transportation, electricity, water, health, and sanitation services. Poor

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Requiem For Mother Earth

Nigeria is currently faced with many environmental problems such as climate change, deforestation, urbanization, desertification, erosion, overpopulation, oil pollution and all kinds of pollution. Climate change is a global crisis which will affect every country on earth, though some countries are going to feel its influence sooner than others. One of those such countries is

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