To what extent should the government go in terms of regulating the activities of businesses? The answer to this question can be answered, depending on the philosophical slant of the person answering. For those who are more liberal, the government can, and should regulate business activities, including price regulation. Conservatives may frown at any attempt […]
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People are put in prisons for four different reasons – retribution (removing the freedom of prisoners is a way they pay for their crimes to society), incapacitation (so that they can no longer harm other people), deterrence (as a warning to others in the society who may want to be criminally minded) and rehabilitation (activities […]
Read More… from Polithinks — Out of Sight and Out of Box: Should Prisoners Vote?
Lionel Messi is a global sporting icon and one of football’s greats; many even argue that he’s Greatest of All Time (GOAT)). Yet, before winning the 2022 Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) world cup in Qatar, his claim to greatness was contested by those who have followed his career all through the years, especially […]
There are very few incumbent and past female heads of government around the world. According to Wedu Global, an online magazine that advocates for the involvement of more women in government, the more prominent names among these female heads of government are Yingluck Shinawatra, Joyce Banda, Angela Merkel, and Dilma Rousseff. While we can count […]
Read More… from Polithinks: Out Of The “Other Room” – Women and Politics in Nigeria
While the current rise in popularity of Peter Obi is down to the fact that he’s emerged as a strong candidate ahead of the election, he’s also become the de facto favorite of the nation’s youth He seemingly represents a breath of fresh air, a step away from the recurring faces that a growing swath […]
Read More… from PoliThinks: 8 Things You Should Know About Peter Obi
Students are like unfinished products in the production line of a factory. A car manufacturer will usually go to great lengths to ensure that the product his company is offering to the world meets the highest standards of quality; that manufacturer wants to be confident of what will become the final product, and proudly invite […]
Read More… from PoliThinks: The Nigerian Students and the Candidates
From a consistently declining economy to gruesome murders across different regions and to a diminishing educational sector which thrives on industrial actions — you wouldn’t think this is a country with the largest economy in Africa, the biggest crude oil exporter, and home to thousands of renowned celebrities. For almost a decade, it’s been […]
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On its official twitter handle, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on the 26th of October, 2022 announced its readiness to redesign the ₦100, ₦200, ₦500 and ₦1,000 notes. The CBN said the redesign of the currency is important because it will help curb the rate at which the ₦500 and ₦1,000 notes are being […]
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We will evaluate Atiku Abubakar’s chances at the 2023 polls by doing a SWOT analysis of the man. The SWOT analysis is usually used by organizations for evaluation, but can be easily adapted to other situations. SWOT stands for Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, Threat. Strength He has travelled the road of presidential campaigning and contestation […]
Read More… from PoliThinks: A SWOT Analysis on Atiku Abubakar
BAT is poised to make history in the political landscape of Nigeria as the Kingmaker who becomes the King. Here is a SWOT analysis of BAT’s candidacy for the 2023 presidential elections. By a SWOT analysis, we hope to evaluate his Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Threat. Strength BAT served as a two-term governor of […]
Campaigns for the 2023 general elections officially begin on the 28th of September 2022. The flag bearers of various political parties running for different elective positions will start moving from place to place, canvassing for votes from potential voters. The political party flag bearers do not usually move around to talk to potential voters […]
How do you make choices in life if you do not have a frame of reference? Your response to events around you will most likely reflect your outlook to life. Political power is possessed for the purpose of leading people to a desired destination. In the process, materials and resources are managed in such a […]
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