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There was a headline on a national newspaper publications this week that drew my attention and got me thinking all through this week. It captured Morocco's bid to join the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the fears of Nigeria. So many questions came to my mind and I felt I should ask you to comment on this too. Why is Morocco now interested in joining ECOWAS after 42 years of its (ECOWAS) existence? I think joining a regional bloc like ECOWAS is a matter of interest and does not have anything to do with the time. Morocco has every right to seek to join the union since we all know that not all present member-states joined the regional bloc at its creation. Cape Verde joined the union in 1977; and Liberia joined ECOWAS on 16 February, 2010. Geographically, though more inclined towards the North of Africa, Morocco is relatively close to West Africa. And I do not think that part of the requirements for membership of the union include the geographical loca...

The entrance of the COMAC C919 passenger jets into the global airline market is a great gift for airline operators with low-cost business models. Being powered by CFM International LEAP turbofan engines, and having a carrying capacity of 156 to 168 passengers in a usual operating configuration of up to 3,000 neutical miles (5,555km), the C919 passenger jet will rival the Boeing737 MAX and Airbus A320neo in the coming years. It will appeal to both high- and low-cost airline operators around the globe. There is no doubt that China has yet again proven that it is a global leader and force to reckon with in the global marketplace. The global jet market, estimated to be worth $2 trillion over the next 20 years , offers C919 an opportunity to compete and win big especially in the emerging markets of Asia and Africa. The orders for C919 passenger jets are up and increasing. Over 450 aircraft have been ordered by mainly airline operators in the home market. Orders have been limited to t...