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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 then 30 countries have joined the voluntary arrangement. How well has this process been working,...
Combating HIV infections among African women
Feb. 9 | By Kerry Cullinan, Durban, South Africa Schoolgirl Nomasonto Masango giggles as she lists the things she and her friends want boyfriends to buy them. “If you have an older boyfriend, he can buy you things and it is nice to show your friends that you...
AiRis releases new single ‘Olowo Ori Mi’
Feb. 6 | Pop/Soul/RnB Recording Artist AiRis is releasing another new hit single to be launched on February 6th in anticipation for the Valentine season. Following the release of her debut single “Without you”, which received engaging reviews from the African...
Boko Haram: 11 security tips for public and private citizens
Feb. 5 | Gone are the days when bombings were only witnessed on big movie screen. This is no longer the case. The best selling news in town is now about Boko Haram and its violent attacks on people and institution. This security menace upsetting national stability...
Super Bowl 46: Much love from Africa
Feb. 4 | By Yemi Ifegbuyi What will the half-time show performance be like? Which brand commercial will steal the show? Most important, which team will get the next day headline as “World Champions?” When Super Bowl 46 kicks off on Sunday, February 5, more...
FG plans 74,000 jobs for vulnerable groups – Okonjo-Iweala
Jan. 31 | Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (M), National President Joint National Association of persons with disabilities (JONAPWD) Barrister Danlami Bashir, SEC-Gen JONAPWD Mr. Dandison Nwankpa Hart, and Media Consultant for JONAPWD Mr. Chike Okgwu...
Fomer House Speaker Dimeji Bankole cleared of fraud charges
Jan. 31 | AP – A Nigerian court has dimissed fraud charges against a top Nigerian politician and his deputy, both accused of diverting more than $244 million in bank loans. Justice Suleiman Belgore cleared former House Speaker Dimeji Bankole and his former...
The Geopolitical Stakes in Nigeria: The Curious Role of the IMF
Jan. 31 | Nigeria's Central Bank Governor Sanusi Lamido Sanusi (L), International Monetary Fund’s Managing Director Christine Lagarde (C) and Nigeria’s Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala at a joint press conference on December 20, 2011 in Lagos, Nigeria....
African winners announced for international malaria education competition
Jan. 31 | Girl, Masi, Arusha, Tanzania (c) M. Hallahan/Sumitomo Chemical-Olyset Net. Photo credit: RCS 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...
