Unshackle the Dark Continent
Unshackle the Dark Continent

Author: Eric Ikenna Nwokedi

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2011-11-08

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 1465388443

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The need to dominate the planet and keep the western empire immortal has remained the driving force behind Americas policies towards some defenseless countries around the world. Notable among them are African countries whose material and human resources has for hundred of years remained their target and primary source of raw material and energy that fuel their economic engine. To dominate the planet, war was waged both on the political, economic as well as on the military front. On the military front, seven unified military commands are strategically created and located to oversee all the battle that will rage within each individual geographic regions. Among the Unified Military Command is the newly created AFRICOM whose overall mission should be of concern to Africans mainly because it will not only oversee all the battle that will rage in the dark continent but will also be a source of intimidation to any potential rival to the installed puppet governments and the resources in the region. On the financial front, the World Bank, IMF, WTO and others have been in the fore front of the economic decay that bedeviled Nigeria in particular and Africa in general. On the political front, however, the UN and their affi liated agencies are all agent of control and have all served specific purposes in dominating and controlling the world and have charted the course that favors only the chosen countries.

Military-Media Relations in Post-Colonial Nigeria
Military-Media Relations in Post-Colonial Nigeria

Author: Allwell Uwazuruike

Publisher: Ethics International Press

Published: 2023-12-02

Total Pages: 481

ISBN-13: 1804412481

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This edited collection reviews the relationship and clashes between the military and the media in post-colonial Nigeria. The first section addresses the historical context and praxis of the military-media relationship in Nigeria. The chapters explore the military-media modes of operations, the prevailing political climate, the military interregnums and milestones in Nigeria’s media sector, ethical and professional consideration for defence correspondence, media ownership structures, regulatory bodies, media laws, military–media relations, and the need for alternative media for military operations. The second section deals with interventions, impacts, and influences of citizen journalists, social media influencers, online media, online stakeholders, artificial intelligence, and social media platforms in shaping the media space narratives. They also explore evolving challenges such as “fake news” and hate speech. The key audience includes regional and international journalists and military organisations, researchers, academics, NGOs, governments, and others interested in the history and future of military media relations in Africa.

Nigerians, Unshackle Yourselves
Nigerians, Unshackle Yourselves

Author: T.E Anyansi

Publisher: T.E. Anyansi

Published: 2021-10-24

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13:

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There is a catastrophe waiting to happen; the death or displacement of millions of people when Nigeria (a country of over 200 million people) collapses. Nigeria is ranked 12th in the 2021 Fragile State Index, more fragile than Haiti (13th), and only a few points less fragile than Afghanistan (9th). An estimated seven kidnappings occur in Nigeria every day and the country is home to the most people living in extreme poverty since 2018. The number of Nigerians living in extreme poverty is said to grow by six people every minute. According to Nigeria's National Bureau of Statistics, the unemployment rate for people aged 25 to 34 years in 2020 was 53.4%. The inflation rate in Nigeria as of March 2021 was 18.1%. All the incendiary ingredients are now in place waiting for a careless spark to ignite what might become the greatest calamity to befall Africa in the 21st century. We know this catastrophe is coming but we choose to ignore it. This book challenges Nigerians to understand the problem with Nigeria and come to a practical solution before it is too late. The author has lived in Nigeria for most of his life and has experienced the vicissitudes of living in a failed state. He has also experienced the benefits of living in other countries where the system works. His unique perspective as a Nigerian immigrant who has lived in other developed countries brings a different dimension to the narrative. His message is that it is time for Nigerians to stop praying for a messiah and take the necessary actions to save the country from imminent collapse.

Open Access to Knowledge in Nigeria
Open Access to Knowledge in Nigeria

Author: Kunle Ola

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2018-10-17

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 0429822766

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This book provides an analysis of the legal and policy dimensions of open access to research, education and public sector information with a focus on Nigeria. Kunle shows how open access has evolved across the world and how such initiatives could be implemented in Nigeria and other countries in the developing world. The author argues for a platform where Nigerians are able to freely connect to the ‘global library’, through the open access dual platforms of self-archiving and open access publishing, thereby providing access to knowledge. The importance of connecting local works to the ‘global library’ to increase visibility and impact of such works is also underscored. This book furthers our understanding of open educational resources as alternative avenues to accessing education and seeks to foster citizenry participation, good governance, accountability, democratic values and spur creativity and innovation through open governance and access to public sector information. Providing a framework for open access in developing countries, Open Access to Knowledge in Nigeria is an important read for scholars interested in knowledge production in Africa, development of the knowledge economy and the open access and Access to Knowledge movements.

African Broadcast Cultures
African Broadcast Cultures

Author: Richard Fardon

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13:

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Radio has played a pivotal role in situations of conflict, crisis, change and development on the African continent. Local radio stations are as important as international broadcasters being both the barometers and agents of change. North America: Praeger