POLITICS

African Peer Review Mechanism is making progress

Feb. 9 | In 2003 the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), the continental development plan, initiated the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM). Since... Read more »
Agunloye: The Chicken has finally come to roost

Agunloye: The Chicken has finally come to roost

Jul. 29 | By Idowu Ajanaku Even in party politics truth is constant, no matter its inherent intrigues. But not so the vacillating, chameleonic characteristics of some self-serving politicians... Read more »

BUSINESS

S.African Shoprite plans 700 grocery stores in Nigeria

S.African Shoprite plans 700 grocery stores in Nigeria

Feb. 21 | Nigeria has the potential to become as big a retail market for South Africa’s Shoprite as its home base, the head of the supermarket chain said on Tuesday, playing down concerns... Read more »

Dangote Cement opens new $1 bln plant

Feb. 10 |  Nigerian manufacturing group Dangote has opened a one-billion-dollar cement plant near the economic capital Lagos, one of the largest investments in... Read more »

CAREERS

“Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish”: Inside Steve Jobs’ Stanford commencement speech

Oct. 6 | Stanford University, June 14, 2005 - I am honored to be with you today at your commencement from one of the finest universities in the world. I never... Read more »
African winners announced for international malaria education competition

African winners announced for international malaria education competition

Jan. 31 | PRESS RELEASE: 30 January 2012 – Five African teenagers have been awarded top prizes in the ‘Me and My Net’ Competition, organised by the Royal Commonwealth Society. Awarded... Read more »

SOCIETY

Desertification a threat to Africa’s development

Desertification a threat to Africa’s development

Jul. 29 | By Busani Bafana Arable land is vital for Africa, both as a key asset for farmers and, together with vegetation, to help store carbon that would otherwise be emitted into the atmosphere... Read more »

Boko Haram: Attacked on Churches killed 280 in 18 months

Jun. 10 | Reuters – Militants attacked two churches in north and central Nigeria on Sunday, spraying the congregation of one with bullets, killing several... Read more »

DIASPORA

Fight Boko-Haram or risk disintegration – Nigerians in the UK

Feb. 21 | Report by Sam Asoluka Hundreds of Nigerians in the United Kingdom descended on central London, defying the cold weather, to attend a Peace Rally outside... Read more »
Kanu ordeal with Portsmouth marks end of an era

Kanu ordeal with Portsmouth marks end of an era

Jul. 29 | By Eddy Dove A mutual exhale and a rolling of eyes at Fratton Park as confirmation of Aaron Mokoena’s transfer came through. Things generally aren’t going well if the departure... Read more »

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Jenifa, AY to host 2012 NEA Awards in New York City

Jenifa, AY to host 2012 NEA Awards in New York City

Jul. 29 | July 18, 2012 – New York, NY – The Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA) is proud to announce the hosts of this year’s award show scheduled for Sunday, September 2, 2012, here... Read more »

How to rock Valentine’s Day: The Olu Maintain or LYNXXX way?

Feb. 9 | By Nigerians Abroad Live (NAL) staff writer Needed something to inspire you for Valentine’s Day? We got you hooked up, the “nawti” or ice... Read more »