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This is a process that brings together sometimes seemingly unlikely interests in deep, sustained partnerships that we believe, over time, lead to fundamental change. Information and activities on our portal will help highlight alliance prospects and disseminate information in the areas in which alliance building is likely to be successful.

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Our interactive activities will provide opportunity for interested organizations and individuals to have access to cutting-edge research on a range of issues. This can be used as a tool to help in understanding the landscape of a particular social interest issue.

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We will aggregate and arrange outputs from various subjects in such a way that it offers coordinated, media savvy range of strategies and practices to shape the debates and create social impact. This can help individuals and organisations articulate goals, target the appropriate audience and develop a coordinated plan of action.

About Us

The Melting Poynt is a web-based forum established as a rendezvous for individuals, groups and organisations to share information about their interests, opinions and activities.

The objectives of establishing this web-based domain is to provide a platform for the cultivation of informed ideas, information, views, observations and opinions regarding contemporaneous events, developments and activities that impact on socio-economic and cultural development within Nigeria, Africa and the rest of the world.

Mission

To highlight Public Interest views, projects and activities which bring together and strengthen the work of individuals, philanthropic institutions, non-profit groups and other public interest organizations by sharing a vision of a society that ensures justice, dignity and opportunity for all people.

Amongst other approaches, we aim to do this by serving as a source for information collected across the world on issues that we identify, from time.

Citizen Diplomacy in President Yar'Adua's Nigeria 2007-2009: An Assessment

ABSTRACT

This study examines Citizen Diplomacy – a foreign policy thrust, under which the Federal Government of Nigeria seeks the assistance of Nigerians at home and in diaspora in its effort to develop the country economically and politically.

The Nigerian Diaspora- Strengthening The Model

25th July 2009 is Diaspora day in Nigeria. Interestingly, Diaspora is a concept that has gained considerable momentum and appreciation over the last two decades.

Understanding Football Transfers

One of the most engaging features of following club football is interest that is generated by the acquisition of football players’ services by club sides.  The process of acquisition of players often involves professionals moving from one club to another.

Controlling Immigration Into The United Kingdom:

A Further Avalanche Of Changes

June 2008 represents a significant watermark in the development of immigration jurisprudence in the United Kingdom.

Gunshot Wounds: Why Hospitals Should Rethink That "No"

Tuesday 11 March, 2008 added another depressing statistic to the endless and ever growing list of why Nigerians continue to lose faith in the hope for a better country.

Seeking a UK Visa?

June 2008 represents a significant watermark in the development of immigration jurisprudence in the United Kingdom. On 30 June 2008, Tier 1 of the new Points based System, replacing the hitherto much publicised and successful Highly Skilled Migrants Programme came into force

How Change in UK Immigration Law Affects You

The year 2008 has turned out to be a significant year in relation to Nigerians emigrating to the United Kingdom. This is because the UK immigration laws have undergone some of the most revolutionary, far reaching, changes in law in the last 100 years.

The National Industrial Court: Regulating Dispute Resolution In Labour Relations In Nigeria

Trade and industrial disputes generally originate from interaction within an organised labour market.  Government monetary and physical policies also play a significant role in developing this framework.

Nuhu Ribadu: The Anti-Corruption Cop They Feared

Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, until recently, Chairman of Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is our Man of the Year, 2007. The context of his selection is worth defining. The year 2007 was a turbulent year for Nigeria in which both the Nigerian people and the government grappled with the issues of transition politics and misgovernance.

The Supreme Court - Engaging Defining Moments

On 24 October 2007, the Supreme Court, interpreting, amongst other provisions, section 34(2) of the Electoral Act 2006, nullified the outcome of the April 2007 governorship elections in Rivers State

Living in Hope

The Quagmire of Medicare in Nigeria

One of the most disturbing features of life in Nigeria is the abject state of the medical facilities and dispensation of medicare in the country.

Citizen-Centred Diplomacy

The Paradigm of Change in Nigeria's Foreign Policy

Speaking recently at a public event, Nigeria's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Chief Ojo Maduekwe articulated what is now emerging as one of the focal points of the foreign policy of the current administration.

The Rule of Law

The Challenge of the Nigerian Nation

On assumption of office on 29 May 2007, President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua expressed the view that upholding the rule of law was a corner stone of the manner in which his government will undertake the responsibility of governance.

Counting the Cost of Corruption: The Nigerian Experience

Introduction

Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, on 27 July 2005, I had the privilege of speaking to you about corruption. My paper then, was entitled "Corruption is Africa's greatest Enemy – the Nigerian Example". In introducing the subject, I discussed the concept of corruption as being a general term covering the misuse of authority; outright theft, embezzlement of funds and other appropriation of state property, nepotism and the granting of favours to personal acquaintances and their abuse of public authority and position to exact payment or privileges.

Nigeria’s Visa Ban Truths and Half-Truths

On 8 April 2005, the nation received with surprise, the news that the United Kingdom Immigration had suspended consideration of applications for Visas for first time visitors between the ages of 18-30.

Corruption is Africa's Greatest Enemy: The Nigerian Example

Distinguished ladies & gentlemen, I am not entirely sure if it is an honour or privilege to address you on the subject of corruption being Africa's greatest enemy.

419 - The Victim as a Collaborator

Issues of Criminal Culpability in the Eradication of Advance Fee Fraud

In the wake of the heightened and justifiable anxiety about the consequences of financial crime in world economy, the United States and various First World Governments have led the campaign to stamp out crimes dedicated to achieving financial rewards all over the world.

UK Damages Pay-out Could Force Police Re-think

The Court of Appeal has awarded damages to a black man who was stopped by police without good reason, racially abused and assaulted.