Written by AFRIPOL Emeka Chiakwelu, the Principal policy strategist at AFRIPOL (Africa Political & Economic Strategic Center) has congratulated the Honorable Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her appointment to the Presidential Economic Advisory Council (PEAC) by the South African President Cyril Ramaphosa . Reacting to this great choice made by His Excellency, President … [Read more...] about Afripol’s Chiakwelu Congratulates Dr. Okonjo-Iweala on South Africa’s Advisory Appointment
Dr. Ide Okoye : A Man and His Words – Building A Medical Center in Umuoji
AFRIPOL INTERVIEWS Chief (Dr.) Victor Ide Okoye Dr. Victor Ide-Okoye has been elected the president general of Umuoji Improvement Union (UIU) USA and North America since 2017. Okoye in his capacity as the leader of UIU North America promised to move forward with the building of a medical center in Umuoji. But in the course of his tenure, issues arose that brought about … [Read more...] about Dr. Ide Okoye : A Man and His Words – Building A Medical Center in Umuoji
Dr. Victor Ide-Okoye – A first class Chief interviewed by AFRIPOL
Dr. Victor Ide-Okoye is a first-class Chief in Igbo land and a cultural icon who has earned numerous chieftaincy titles from different traditional rulers in Igboland. But he says that the recognition that gives him the most joy was the prestigious “Ichie” title that was conferred on him by his ancestral home town, Umuoji. The “Ichie” title is solely reserved for men of honor … [Read more...] about Dr. Victor Ide-Okoye – A first class Chief interviewed by AFRIPOL
Nigeria’s oil is 15% of GDP: Why blaming oil for the recession?
"The logic goes like this; if oil share of Nigeria’s economy is 15% - why blaming oil for the recession?" Nigeria is officially in recession and when you ask the country’s policy makers: What is the cause of the recession? You may likely know the answer they will say even before I called them out on it. Without hesitation, they are quick to blame the falling oil price and … [Read more...] about Nigeria’s oil is 15% of GDP: Why blaming oil for the recession?
Mark Zuckerberg in Nigeria: Emeka Afigbo, Ime brought Zuckerberg to Nigeria
As Techpoint, a Nigerian tech blog, reported, more than fifteen managers and executives of Nigerian background work with and around Zuckerberg at the world’s largest social networking site, occupying a range of high-profile roles. Among the most prominent are Emeka Afigbo, who handles strategic product partnerships for Facebook in sub-Saharan Africa and Ime Archibong, … [Read more...] about Mark Zuckerberg in Nigeria: Emeka Afigbo, Ime brought Zuckerberg to Nigeria