There is much more happening in Africa than what you see on TV. There is a reason the world’s big businesses are paying closer attention to the continent known for its challenges like poverty, disease, gang rape and high maternal and infant mortality. Some of the portrayals are real. Last week, former President of Nigeria, Olusegun… Continue reading Business in Africa: It’s Boom Time if You Can Dance
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The 2011 Polls in Nigeria and The Opposition’s Lack of Seriousness
The political firmament in Nigeria looks bright, with flurry of political activities as the Nigerian people seem set for the polls once again come April 2011. It may be recalled that the People’s Democratic Party [PDP] has been in power since the advent of civilian rule in May 29 1999. The nearly 12-year rule by… Continue reading The 2011 Polls in Nigeria and The Opposition’s Lack of Seriousness
Aftermath of PDP Presidential Primaries: An End to The Northern Bogey in Nigeria?
The much anticipated People’s Democratic Party [PDP] presidential primary elections in Nigeria has come and gone. Leaving the victorious singing victory songs and the vanquished to rue their fate. That the PDP presidential primary elections were a bitterly fought and acrimonious political battle is to say the least. It succeeded in splitting the ruling party… Continue reading Aftermath of PDP Presidential Primaries: An End to The Northern Bogey in Nigeria?