Witney W. Schneidman, an adviser on African affairs to President Barack Obama during the Presidential campaign spelled out Obama's cardinal policy objectives for Africa: "Barack Obama will pursue three fundamental objectives on the continent. One is to accelerate Africa's integration into the global economy. A second is to enhance the peace and security of African states.And … [Read more...] about THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION: THE POLICY FOR NIGERIA AND AFRICA
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Nigeria’s Olusegun Aganga: Monitoring the increasing external debt and rising inflation
Nigeria has a new Minister of Finance, Olusegun Aganga a managing director at Goldman Sachs branch in Britain. Aganga, a free marketer has a substantial experience in private industry together with his academic brilliance, he can efficiently manage and oversee Nigeria’s financial house. The minister of finance must be ready and keen to make sure that Nigeria will not fall into … [Read more...] about Nigeria’s Olusegun Aganga: Monitoring the increasing external debt and rising inflation
Africa’s Oando raising N21 billion Naira from capital market: Sign of Progress
Economic perspective and analysis by Afripol Organization www.afripol.org The West African energy giant, Oando Plc of Nigeria is set to raise the sum of 21 billion naira ($140 million) by selling shares in the capital market. The capital raised will be used to finance ventures in energy sector and"refinancing the acquisition of upstream assets, providing operational capital … [Read more...] about Africa’s Oando raising N21 billion Naira from capital market: Sign of Progress
AFRIPOL CONGRATULATE NIGERIA’S OLUSEGUN AGANGA ON WORLD BANK ELECTION
The Board of Directors and Staff of Afripol Organization (Africa Political and Economic Strategic Center) congratulate the Honorable Minister of Finance, Olusegun Aganga on his election as the new chairman of the Board of the Bretton-Woods Institutes, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This is a testament of the emerging importance of Nigeria in the … [Read more...] about AFRIPOL CONGRATULATE NIGERIA’S OLUSEGUN AGANGA ON WORLD BANK ELECTION
Davos :What can the world economic meeting offer to Africa?
In the snowy winterland of Davos, Switzerland, eminent personalities and global leaders from diverse walks of life and different countries gathered for the annual economic summit. The August visitors to Davos include Presidents of countries, CEO of major corporations, civic leaders, top academicians and politicians. The purpose of the gathering is to review the state of the … [Read more...] about Davos :What can the world economic meeting offer to Africa?