Written by Bruce Vanderveen Nigeria's troubles are once again in the news. Oil theft (ongoing) and flooding (temporary) have driven the country's oil and gas production down over 20%. As Africa's largest producer and OPEC's 2nd largest oil exporter, Nigeria has strategic importance. It is one of the few countries not in the Middle East which has a large and readily … [Read more...] about Investing In The Chaos Of Nigerian Oil
Nigerians top list of private jet owners in Africa
Written by WOLE SHADARE AND FAITH OPARUGO Spends N1.30tr in seven years on executive jets • Govt plans fresh intervention fund for airlines WITH Nigeria holding the record of a country with the highest private jet ownership in Africa, the aviation sector has brought into sharp relief the paradox of a nation that is endowed with huge oil resources but where only a few … [Read more...] about Nigerians top list of private jet owners in Africa
Gowon: I am ready to face the International Criminal Court of Justice
Written by Wole Mosadomi - Vanguard Gowon hits Achebe on civil war, says: He wrote out of ignorance War time Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, has criticized renowned author, Professor Chinua Achebe, over his new book on the Nigerian civil war, saying he{Achebe }does not know the issue he was writing about. Gowon said he was ready to face the … [Read more...] about Gowon: I am ready to face the International Criminal Court of Justice
Gov. Rochas Okorocha – APGA Willl Give Igbos Sense of Belonging
Written by ThisDay Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State turned 50 in September, but he decided to mark his birthday along the 10th anniversary of the Rochas Foundation last week. On the sidelines of the activities marking the anniversaries, the All Progressives Grand Alliance governor spoke with Chuks Okocha on developments in his state and the country. Excerpts: Why … [Read more...] about Gov. Rochas Okorocha – APGA Willl Give Igbos Sense of Belonging
South Africa: Poverty must cease to be black
Written by Khaya Dlanga Khaya Dlanga ponders why the face of poverty remains black, and what needs to be done to ensure a more equal and just society in South Africa. Poverty is black. Under apartheid, to be born black meant to be born into poverty, injustice and inequality. Poverty was black under a white government and it remains black under a black … [Read more...] about South Africa: Poverty must cease to be black