Josie Lebile'-Holo - Articles

Has the Bubble finally burst?

On the one hand capitalism has freed the markets globally and in some instances its positive effects are localised. Too much liquidity, access to easy-credit and too much interference with market mechanisms are some of the negative effects of capitalism- which are again felt locally. Over the last few years empires have been built on credit. Governments- even individuals over-extended themselves borrowing from Peter to pay Paul. Read

By: Josie Lebile'-Holo | 16/11/2009 | Finance

Democracy: ‘The end justifies the means?’

An indepth analysis of the concept of democracy which focuses on the Nigerian Model. It challenges the erroneous perception of the African Model citing examples of Britain and America. It underlines the difference between the idealism of democracy and its practice in the modern world. Read

By: Josie Lebile'-Holo | 23/08/2009 | Politics

Nigeria: Expecting a whiff of the ‘dollar’?

The recent visit of Hillary Clinton to Nigeria and the euphoria around the visit which is borne out of expectations that she is the Messiah who would deliver Nigeria from its problems. But the underlying message is the opposite. Read

By: Josie Lebile'-Holo | 14/08/2009 | Politics

‘Change’ or die!

This article underlines the problem with the Nigerian model for development. I once asked what happens to the long list of projects that are read on every anniversary of Nigeria's Independence and the countless public probes into projects not delivered;Or the outcomes of of EFCC investigations of prominent public 'servants'. This article identifies the man-made cause of the backwardness of this oil-rich African Country and the need to change or die! Read

By: Josie Lebile'-Holo | 28/07/2009 | Politics