The Kawu Baraje-led splinter faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has challenged the Federal Government to account for the $5 billion which according to reports allegedly disappeared from the nation’s Excess Crude Account (ECA). The faction threw the challenge after the disclosure made by the Chairman, Nigeria Governors’... Read more
From: Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar Football fans on Saturday defied the heavy rain at the UJ Esuene Stadium to sing and dance after the Super Eagles defeated Walya Antelopes of Ethiopia 2-0 to qualify for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. The fans trooped into the pitch immediately after... Read more
By John Okiyi-Kalu “APC call for cancellation of Anambra election and Ngige boycotts Obosi-Idemili election”-News I predicted that headline many days ago and you can read my “soon to be published headlines” wall post to confirm. Check out number 4. I knew who will win and how the loser... Read more
Hosting World Economic Forum 2014 is positive sign for Nigeria’s economy
FeaturedSpecial Reports November 18, 2013
By Kelechi Decca When the World Economic Forum on Africa 2013 came to a close May this year at Cape Town, South Africa, with over 1,000 participants from more than 80 countries, under the theme Delivering on Africa’s Promise, the meeting’s agenda integrated three pillars: Accelerating Economic Diversification; Boosting... Read more
Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the Anambra State Governorship election held on Saturday as inconclusive. The decision to declare the election inconclusive was as a result of the voiding of a large number of votes by the commission during counting. INEC said the total number... Read more
By Obohro Embe The late literary icon, Prof Chinua Achebe was at his proverbial best when he stated in one of his novels that the house the enemy wanted to pull down has caught fire on its own. Aviation Minister, Princess Stella Adaeze Oduah, who had massed a... Read more
African Development Bank Launches E-Consultation on its New Governance Strategy
Press Releases November 15, 2013
TUNIS, Tunisia, November 12, 2013/ — The African Development Bank (AfDB) (http://www.afdb.org) has launched a Web consultation on its new Governance Strategy for 2014-2018 (http://j.mp/17iy6G4) aimed at receiving feedback from all its stakeholders on their expectations on the Bank’s future governance interventions. “The vision of AfDB is that Africa is... Read more
Liberia Set to Transform Renewables Sector With $50 million Climate Fund Endorsement
Press Releases November 15, 2013
The plan is designed to help increase energy access through off-grid electricity schemes based on small hydro, solar PV, biomass, and hybrid systems Washington, DC, November 12, 2013/ — With African Development Bank (AfDB) (http://www.afdb.org) backing, Liberia has garnered support for a far-reaching renewable energy investment plan (https://www.climateinvestmentfunds.org/cif/sites/climateinvestmentfunds.org/files/SREP%20Trust%20Fund%20Meeting%20FINAL%20without%20diagram.pdf)with $50 million... Read more
Study: Zambia’s Child Grant Cash Transfer Program Helps Feed Youngsters While Assisting Families Strengthen Their Financial Base
Press Releases November 15, 2013
Since 2010, the Zambian government has been providing $12 U.S. to district households with at least one child under the age of five Washington, D.C., November 12, 2013/ — A two-year randomized control trial evaluating Zambia’s Child Grant social cash transfer program found dramatic improvements in the amount of food... Read more
Mobile Networks in Africa: Video Accounts for Less than 6% of Traffic, Expected to Grow Faster Than in any Region – Report
Press Releases November 15, 2013
Blackberry email and BBM messaging accounts for over 13% of traffic across Africa CAPE-TOWN, South-Africa, November 11, 2013/ — Sandvine, (TSX:SVC) (http://www.sandvine.com) a leading provider of intelligent broadband network solutions for fixed and mobile operators, today released its Internet traffic trends report, entitled “Global Internet Phenomena Report 2H2013” (https://www.sandvine.com/trends/global-internet-phenomena),... Read more
