Affleck needs no introduction especially among those who are conversant with Hollywood. Affleck is a Hollywood movie star, who has distinguished himself with his goodwill and philanthropic endeavors. He is the founder of the foundation, Eastern Congo Initiative, which is dedicated to a vision of “an eastern Congo vibrant with abundant opportunities for economic and social … [Read more...] about Ben Affleck on goodwill and sustainable livelihood in Congo
Nigeria: Thriving and Competing in an Uncertain Global Economy
Written by Dr. Okonjo-Iweala The recovery of the global economy remains fragile and uncertain due to the prevalence of significant downside risks and the emergence of new political risks. We are beginning to see: weaker-than-expected growth in advanced economies (except USA) and emerging markets like China and Brazil; excess oil supply due to the rise of new regional … [Read more...] about Nigeria: Thriving and Competing in an Uncertain Global Economy
Uzo Aduba, star of ‘Orange Is the New Black’ – “My mother is a survivor of the Igbo genocide.”
Written by Uzo Aduba I am the daughter of Nigerian immigrants. My mother is a survivor of both polio and of the Igbo genocide during her country’s civil war in the late 1960s. Each Igbo name has a story behind it, so upon my birth, my mother carefully chose my name to be Uzoamaka, which means “the road is good.” My mother is a fighter. After she battled polio and … [Read more...] about Uzo Aduba, star of ‘Orange Is the New Black’ – “My mother is a survivor of the Igbo genocide.”
Alison-Madueke Elected OPEC President: A Show of Honour to President Jonathan
Nigeria’s Petroleum Minister, Mrs Diezani Allison Madueke, has been elected as President of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). Madueke is the first female to be elected the President of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). Her election to presidency took place at OPEC’s headquarter at the ongoing 166th ordinary meeting of the … [Read more...] about Alison-Madueke Elected OPEC President: A Show of Honour to President Jonathan
President Jonathan Declares Re-election: Full Text
Written by President Jonathan President Jonathan "I, Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan, have accepted to present myself on the platform of the PDP." Dear Compatriots: 1. Four years ago, precisely September 18, 2010; I stood in this Eagle Square, to offer myself for election as the President of our beloved country on the platform of our great party; the Peoples … [Read more...] about President Jonathan Declares Re-election: Full Text