Nigeria
Some thoughts on the current state of affairs in Nigeria (economy)
As the saying goes, "It's the economy, stupid", what's the point of fighting corruption if there's no jobs with an economy that…
Nigeria
Buhari wins as Nigeria turns its back on Jonathan
Stephen Chan, SOAS, University of London In the end, the margin was too decisive. Goodluck Jonathan, the incumbent president of Nigeria, had…
Nigeria
All hail the new Emir of Kano
So a former Central Bank Governor becomes an Emir and not everyone is pleased, who would have thought huh?. The inauguration of…
Opinion
'Obasanjo's Letter'
So it seems a former President has written an 'open' letter to the current President. Why, you may ask? To wish him…
Nigeria
National Assembly Of Shame (Senate)
Last week, Nigeria’s Senate House approved a motion backing underage marriage ( The approvals are not yet law, as they have to…
Nigeria
Rewarding work
A chart by The Economist shows the pay level of legislators around the world and guess who is no 1 in the…
Videos
A History of Nigeria by Jide Olanrewaju
This documentary by Jide Olanrewaju charts the history of Nigeria from pre-colonial times to when democracy finally found its home in Nigeria…
Nigeria
Super rich Nigerian Legislators
This news story from P.M. News makes a good reading for those interested in finding out about corruption and greed in Nigerian…