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Making Sense of China’s Rise
The latest issue of International Socialism (theoretical journal of SWP, Britain) contains a useful review of an important new book. This charts the economic rise of China, to become, arguably, the largest economy in the world - https://tinyurl.com/Chinasize
The Chinese economy is still growing twice as fast as the...
The Organized Labour in Nigeria during Muhammadu Buhari Administration 2015-2023
The following chapter is from “Nigeria: Politics and Governance under President Muhammadu Buhari Edited By Terhemba Wuam, Boumo Ezonbi and Changwak Emmanuel Jonah (2024)”
The Organized Labour in Nigeria during Muhammadu Buhari Administration 2015-2023
Jatau, David Polang, Ph.D
Senior State Secretary & Researcher, Association of...
Trade Unions Should Use their Constitutional Rights to Organise Better
Nigeria has one of the most vibrant trade union movements in Africa, but it needs to organise better. This was highlighted early last year when over 200 staff at the Central Bank of Nigeria were dismissed. Some forty then resorted to legal action and the case is still in court.
There are a number...
State Level Strikes, December 2024 – Why Did We Not Win More?
Strikes were organised in five states and the FCT at the end of November and early December last year. Some definite gains were achieved. The minimum wage is now generally being implemented much earlier than was the case with the ₦30,000 minimum wage. In several cases, the consequential adjustments are better than for the previous increase. But...
State Strikes, December 2024 – Why Did We Not Win More?
Introduction
Strikes were organised in five states and the FCT at the end of November and early December 2024 and some definite gains were achieved. The minimum wage is now generally being implemented much earlier than was the case with the ₦30,000 minimum wage in 2019. In several cases, the consequential adjustments are better...
“Class, Corruption and the Nigerian Criminal Justice System”
Saturday 25TH JANUARYZoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81087529655
How West Africa’s Military Juntas Exploit Anti-French Sentiments For Support But Undermine Human Rights; By Alex Batubo
THE KEY problems for the common people in most countries across West Africa are the same as in Nigeria, poverty, inequality and corruption. Across the Sahel, especially in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger this had led to armed insecurity led by Islamic militants. It was the failure to quell such violence that led to the military coups...
Hope is in our Collective Resistance – only Robust Strike Actions Can Ensure a Change of Government Policy
The NLC in its end of year message, demanded the withdrawal of the tax reform bills and a minimum wage review - but it is only robust strike actions by trade unions that will stop the governments' attacks on workers. The NLC said in the statement from its President, Joe Ajaero:
“We insist...
Overview of the African ruling class
February, 2018 Jean NangaOriginally published in French by CADTM (Committee for the Abolition of Illegitimate Debts): https://www.cadtm.org/Apercu-sur-l-actuelle-classe
Summary
This paper discusses the evolving nature of the ruling class in Africa, focusing on its historical, economic, and social dynamics.
Economic Transformation and Capitalism: