The Afro Beat

The AfroBeat II (back by popular demand, tAB 1.0 demise attributed to a wretched virus and a general lack of initiative to engage with the ...

Encouraging to see that first-generation Nigerians are trying to learn more about their roots. It's a great business opportunity - cult...

Thanks for sharing this article Kome! Not surprised at the Africa Governance Prize Committee's decision to not award the prize to any ...

Interesting statistic on the number of "rich" in Nigeria (in red below)...in Nigeria, it's less than 0.1%. And of course, sho...

What can i compare you to? A mother in whose arms I feel, "the world is my oyster" ...Countless opportunities and real impact for ...

So it seems China's about to beat Russia to the finish line for Nigeria's oil reserves, at a whopping $30bn+... And all this witho...

ESSAY: Youth Entrepreneurship in times of crisis DEADLINE - September 22nd, 2009 Young people worldwide face difficult labor market prospec...

Finally! The average Nigerian might just get to reap the benefits of another overhaul of the banking sector. The business model of Nigerian ...

In case you are interested: PhD Scholarships: Media, Empowerment and Democracy in East Africa The Danish-East African research project, ...

For those considering a return to academia during these tumultous times... The Gates Cambridge Scholarship - Quick summary Gates Cambridge S...

A friend recommended this (Thanks Yemi!) as a worthwhile program to apply to. The TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) conferences br...

It's incredible how many opportunities to develop your interests/talents are out there. Over the next few weeks, as i discover some of t...

Hi All, we know it's been a bit of a long while, and we're not 100% consistently back, but just thought this was quite a positive ...

HAPPY 2009! Thank you for sharing your views in 2008; may 2009 bring some progress across the many issues in the Motherland. Thanks for shar...

So I know we all have a view on this one. I feel strongly about the mistreated woman who suffers/endures all for the sake of her children b...

A somewhat positive ranking for a change. But as much as Nigeria has been ranked the least vulnerable economy in the world by Merrill Lynch,...

One of the things that touch a raw nerve in me regarding Nigeria(ns) is that we forget easily. We forget our heroes, our villains, our colle...

Still trying to find out the locations of the London and New Jersey demonstrations. ------------- Dear All, I was with Uzoma Okere in Alausa...

Two days ago, on Monday, November 3rd, 2008, 6 armed naval officials attached to a Rear Admiral, identified as Harry Arogundade, severely be...

Letter to Nigeria: Happy Birthday Nigeria! Wow, 48 years old!! I can't believe it. You've come a long way, but still have a longer...

The honeymoon was over before it began but i wish Morgan Tsvangirai luck as he embarks on his new partnership with Robert Mugabe . As he sa...

I remember getting so excited as a child when my dad would bring home those One-Year Diaries that Banks gave their clients at Christmas (bac...