Posts Tagged ‘nigeria

The week in brief

In: News

11 Nov 2007

Not waiting for the new House of Rep Speaker to settle down, there was a new controversy over whether or not he participated in the NYSC. But on Thursday, he presented a copy. I dont know if this is real or not. We will wait and see. The President presented his 2008 Budget to the [...]

The Economist Magazine recently released the 2007 Business Competitiveness Ranking of 82 countries. Nigeria was ranked 75th just above Kenya, Angola, Cuba etc. I sincerely hope this changes.

At long last, the shameless speaker, Patricia Etteh has stepped down and has been replaced by Hon. Dimeji Bankole of Ogun State. As usual, he has promised vigorous debate and to act properly. But will this be the case? Here is Reuben Abati’s opinion piece in Guardiand Newspapers of Friday, November 2nd.   Etteh-tainment By [...]

After months of unnecessary grandstanding, Ms Etteh has stepped down. I just pray that now, they make the right decision and pick someone who is God-fearing and has the interest of the nation at heart.

Just 6 weeks after leading the Nigerian U-17 team to the U-17 World Cup, Coach Yemi Tella has died of lung cancer. He died on Saturday at LUTH. Farewelll, Coach Tella.

Utterly Shameful

In: News

18 Oct 2007

 When will this shame end? The saga sorrounding the Speaker of the House of Representatives continues. The speaker, Ms Etteh has refused to resign over the contract scandal. And now there is the story that Honourable Aminu Safana of Katsina dies during a scuffle during the house of represenatives session debating Ms Etteh’s case?  I am forced [...]

Congratulations to Ngozi Okonjoa Iweala on her appointment as one of the World Bank Managing Director in charge of Africa, South Asia, and Europe and Central Asia regions..Her appointment has been favorably welcomed by different people. She is highly regarded the world over as a “Corruption-buster”. She has given speeches at the exclusive TEDS summit. [...]

This is a great video of how Nigerians attempt to change how they speak once they arrive in foreign nations. Credit for this video goes to Esther Opaluwa who created the video and posted in on facebook.

Here is a very good article on the benefits of investing in IPOs and Private Placements in Nigeria as published in the Punch Newspapers. Why investors should take advantage of IPOs, private placements Published: Sunday, 9 Sep 2007 The capital market is akin to any other market by providing an avenue to facilitate exchange. Unlike [...]

Great presentation by Ms. Okonjo Iweala on the progress in Africa and on the way forward. She provides statistics to show that there is a great future for the continent based on the proper investments. Here is another great presentation by Andrew Mwenda who explains that there has been and over-emphasis on the poor in [...]

For anyone who has been reading this blog for sometime now, you will know that I am a big fan of this U-17 team. To say that they have been wonderful is a big understatement. They have won all their games handily. Despite the fact the Germany had huge possession, they still overcame the German [...]

Videos of U17 games

In: Uncategorized

3 Sep 2007

Here are the videos of the Nigerian U17 team’s games. Vs. Colombia: Vs. Japan: Vs. Haiti:


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