Written by Reuters - Pascal Fletcher and Tim Cocks INTERVIEW-Nigeria is on the rise, don't talk it down, minister says * Okonjo-Iweala says she untroubled by short-term outflows * Investment in consumer sector, petrochemicals, agriculture * But faster growth needed to reduce national poverty levels * Country urgently needs more power, long-term … [Read more...] about “The Africa Rising story is real” – Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Tony Elumelu: “Powering Africa’s Future – Examining the Power Africa Initiative”
Written by Tony O. Elumelu Tony O. Elumelu delivered a testimony at U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee's Subcommittee on African Affairs titled "Powering Africa's Future - Examining the Power Africa Initiative" Elumelu, is the Chairman of Heirs Holdings and the Tony Elumelu Foundation. Full Testimony Good morning. I want to begin by thanking Chairman Coons … [Read more...] about Tony Elumelu: “Powering Africa’s Future – Examining the Power Africa Initiative”
As Anambra Moves Forward: Obiano’s Challenge
Governor Willie Obiano Press Release As Anambra Moves Forward Obiano’s Challenge Washington, DC, March 16, 2014: Congratulations to the people of Anambra State, as they march forward into a new administration under Governor-elect William Obiano. This new administration owes the people of Anambra substantial dividends, for enabling a smooth transition, via the … [Read more...] about As Anambra Moves Forward: Obiano’s Challenge
Gov. Peter Obi crowned Okwute of Igbo land
After many years of resisting traditional chieftaincy titles from Igbo traditional rulers, the outgong governor of Anambra State, His Excellecy Peter Obi has finally bowed to a compelling pressure and was crowned Okwute Ndigbo - Okwute of Igbo land His Majesty Obi of Onitsha, Nnaemeka Achebe, The traditional ruler of Onitsha Kingdom bestowed him … [Read more...] about Gov. Peter Obi crowned Okwute of Igbo land
Ngozi Adichie wins American Book Award
Accolades and awards are now becoming synonymous with the brainy and seasoned writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. The American intellectual group, National Book Critics Circle has announced yesterday evening that Adichie won the National Book Critics Circle prize for fiction on her latest novel Americanah. Even before the arrival of her the novel, Americanah … [Read more...] about Ngozi Adichie wins American Book Award