Written by Molly Driscoll Writer Chinua Achebe refuses to accept an award from Nigeria, saying his concerns with the country's political situation "have not been addressed, let alone solved." Nigerian author Chinua Achebe rejected the title of Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic from his home country, saying he would not accept it because he disagreed with … [Read more...] about Chinua Achebe rejects an honor from Nigeria
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Nigeria Will Rise Again
Written by Uzoma Ahamefule Nigeria Will Rise Again: Part One Nigeria is a great country with great people. A country endowed with natural resources and blessed with educated men and women. A country whose technocrats and experts in various fields are respected and sought after in the developed world like the way the US would instigate and sponsor a war in a country for … [Read more...] about Nigeria Will Rise Again
Five Richest Nigerian Stockholders
Written by Mfonobong Nsehe Aliko Dangote is the Richest Nigerian Stockholder While a vast majority of Nigeria’s wealthiest businessmen spurn the capital markets, preferring to build their fortunes through privately-held companies, the Nigerian Stock Exchange still accounts for a substantial portion of the wealth of a number of the country’s richest individuals. … [Read more...] about Five Richest Nigerian Stockholders
Ignore Boko Haram, invest in Nigeria
Written by Ifeanyi Onuba President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday asked foreign investors to ignore the menace of Boko Haram and invest in the country. He also gave the security agencies a pass mark in the fight against terrorism. He said, “Nigeria experienced 30 months of civil war and we were able to survive that crisis. Anybody who doesn’t want to come and … [Read more...] about Ignore Boko Haram, invest in Nigeria
Vocational Education and Technical Training as tools to curb Unemployment
Written by Editorial Business News Vocational Education To Curb Unemployment in Nigeria At this critical point in our sojourn as a nation, we need an educational system that works for us. Far from the massive crave for university education with its flawed curriculum, we have to move swift into being technology producers. China is running with her plans to create a … [Read more...] about Vocational Education and Technical Training as tools to curb Unemployment