Governance

Is 25% in FCT a must-have in a presidential election? “NO”,  a candidate in a presidential election does need to have the majority in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to be declared a winner of an election in Nigeria, says the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT). PEPT gave the verdict on Wednesday, September 8, 2023, […]

From administrative and logistical points to legal and branding, the implications of changing a country’s name are numerous. This article will explore the cost of renaming a country. Background In invitations sent to World leaders on the occasion of G20 summit, the dinner invitation letter read, “The President of Bharat” raising speculations that India’s move

There are strong indications that India might change its name to the Republic of Bharat, making the former British colony the latest country to shake off its colonial identity. India will not be the first or the last country to change its name. Turkey changed its name to Turkiye; Czech Republic changed to Czechia; The

Some of the features of a military regime are suspension of the constitution, forceful takeover, airspace and border closure, house arrests and detentions of politicians, and media censorship. This article will explain the peculiar characteristics of coup de’tat in countries where a constitutional authority or another military regime has been overthrown, particularly in Africa. What is

The campaign for ocean conservation and the Blue Economy by global bodies such as the World Bank, Center for the Blue Economy, The Commonwealth of Nations,  and the United Nations is getting renewed hope that there is numerous economic potential in the oceans. Defined as the positive exploitation of the resources in the marine environment to

What is Blue Economy? Blue economy is the sustainable use of resources in the ocean for human benefit such as food production and for the economic development of a country such as job creation while at the same time preserving the health of the ocean ecosystem. Takeaways: Understanding Blue Economy For the record, Almighty God

A legislature that has two houses or chambers is known as bicameralism. Simply put a legislature that has Upper and Lower Chambers. The name such lawmaking chambers are called may vary from country to country. For instance, the U.S law-making body is called the Congress which has two houses: the House of Representatives and the

A legislature that consists of one chamber, house or assembly is politically known as a unicameral legislature. Legislation that is made or a bill that is read,. deliberated upon, and passed by the assembly is the final. It doesn’t go to any other house. The unicameral system is the most popular at the state or