Written by AZAM AHMED Wanted: A reliable overseas business partner to invest more than $1 billion trapped in Nigeria. This is not a scam. Nigeria, the West African nation that has gained notoriety for the illicit e-mail spammers aiming for Western bank accounts, is attracting attention for legitimate financial opportunities — investing its own savings. In an … [Read more...] about Wall St. Giants Seek a Piece of Nigeria’s Sovereign Fund
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Apple’s Steve Jobs and Lessons for the Country
Written by Michael Anyiam-Osigwe Nigeria may miss the significance of Jobs' short but very eventful life if we concentrate our focus on what government is doing by way of job creation and stimulation The world mourned the passing away of Steve Jobs on October 5, 2011. Described as a "visionary, pioneer and genius in the field of business, innovation and product design", … [Read more...] about Apple’s Steve Jobs and Lessons for the Country
What the World Says About Nigeria
Written by Uduma Kalu At Nigeria's 51st anniversary, UDUMA KALU lists global reports on the country. Excerpts: Nigeria 3rd fastest growing economy-IMF Nigeria was ranked "the third fastest growing economy in the world after China and India by the (IMF) in 2009." It further projects a growth of 9% in 2008 and 8.3% in 2009. The IMF further projects a 8% growth in the … [Read more...] about What the World Says About Nigeria
Nigeria’s Ethnic Nationalities The Journey So Far
Written by Olawale Rasheed As the nation celebrates her 51st independence anniversary, ethnic nationalities in Nigeria are clamouring for adjustment of the structure of the federation. Regional Editor of Tribune Newspaper, Olawale Rasheed reviews the journey and state of the nationalities from 1960 to date . Most commentators approach independence … [Read more...] about Nigeria’s Ethnic Nationalities The Journey So Far
Pictures of President Jonathan at UN
Pictures of President Jonathan at the 66th session of the United Nations "President Goodluck Jonathan has urged world leaders to be united in the fight against terrorism, saying the battle against use of extreme violence must be won.President Jonathan disclosed this in a speech at the opening of the 66th Session of the annual United Nations General Assembly debate in … [Read more...] about Pictures of President Jonathan at UN