Written by Dr. Chukwuma C. Soludo In 40 years, Nigeria’s population will be approaching 400 million – if you believe the population figures. Before then (29 - 40 years), Nigeria’s oil would have finished. So far, we have earned over $600 billion from oil since 1973 but cannot guarantee any of the basic necessities to the citizens – food, water, good roads, electricity, … [Read more...] about Nigeria: Where is the New Economy?
10 Nigerian Billionaire Oil Tycoons To Watch
Written by VENTURES AFRICA Ten Nigerian Billionaire Oil Tycoons To Watch The petroleum industry in Nigeria in the largest industry in the country and the main GDP generator in the continent’s most populous nation. Since the British discovered oil in the Niger Delta in the late 1950s, the oil industry has been crucial to Nigeria’s development. Marred by political and … [Read more...] about 10 Nigerian Billionaire Oil Tycoons To Watch
South Africa violence: It’s D-day for the unions
Written by Rapule Tabane What a coincidence that, in the week The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) conceded to a growing distance between trade union leaders and their members, workers chased away union leaders who wanted to address them and became involved in one of the bloodiest labour disputes the post-1994 era has seen. This week many people, … [Read more...] about South Africa violence: It’s D-day for the unions
IBB Interview : Why we left Gen Sani Abacha
Written by Wole Mosadomi Gen. Ibrahim Babangid interview by Vanguard Newspaper 's Wole Mosadomi Former Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida clocked 71yrs last Friday. The celebration was low keyed as he chose to celebrate it with members of his immediate family with prayers in his hill top mansion, Minna, Niger State. However, on the eve of the birthday, the … [Read more...] about IBB Interview : Why we left Gen Sani Abacha
IBB at 71years speaks on: Boko Haram and Jonathan, state police, Edwin Clarke
IBB Birthday at 71years speaks on national issues “General Babangida at an interaction with newsmen at his Hill Top mansion, Minna, Niger state as part of activities to mark his 71st birthday today also declared that he had no link with Boko Haram. He challenged Nigerians to unravel those behind the Islamic sect and its origin rather than point accusing fingers at innocent … [Read more...] about IBB at 71years speaks on: Boko Haram and Jonathan, state police, Edwin Clarke