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Several commentators have been bold enough to comment in public that the government is making a huge mistake in handing over new contracts in the oil and gas sector to untried companies. While there is a valid argument for maintaining strong relations with the established companies operating in the country, it should be a strategic imperative of any government to give priority to indigenous companies by opening up the Nigerian oil industry to more Nigerian businesses. Oil & Gas is currently the mainstay of the nation’s economy and is also a key to unlocking the other great area of untapped…

Chief Francis Obidike Appointed Imo State Government Diaspora Co-coordinator for Germany The African Union already recognized the contributions of the Diaspora and has also long recognized it as part of the continent. As far back as 2007, according to the World Bank, Bank of Ghana indicated that Ghanaians living abroad contributed up to US$2 billion to the economy of Ghana through remittances which have stimulated new enterprises and economic development. The story is the same across the continent. Most African governments have even gone ahead to create the Ministry of Diaspora. World Bank Reports state that  Ghanaian government for…

  Dim Odumegwu Ojukwu (1933 – 2011) Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu died on 26th November 2011 in a London hospital after recovering from a devastating stroke. He was the former leader of the secessionist Biafra Republic. He joined Nigerian politics after returning from exile and became the leader of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA). A graduate of Lincoln College and Oxford University where he bagged a Masters degree in Modern History. He made history as the first graduate of the Nigerian Army, and made a greater history when he led the Biafra Nation for a three year old war.…

All the trappings of the big fashion show were there: models, music, and lots and lots of people. But to one of the world’s most famous designers, all that fuss was invisible. When it was time for the models to hit the runway to present his next collection at New York Fashion Week, the only thing Oscar de la Renta saw was the clothes. Watching the legendary 79-year-old backstage Tuesday night as he prepped the models moments before sending them down the runway, it was clear that de la Renta is virtually immune to the circus and hype that…

Former Nigeria’s Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd) has pleaded with Nigerians to continue to work for the stability of the country as there is no alternative to love and unity. Gowon, who performed the ceremonial tee off, made this remark at the Valentine Golf Kitty held for diplomats and other golfers at the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja. The war time military leader asked all Nigerians to work together so that the scourge of Boko Haram will be a thing of the past and work for the oneness of the country. He said it is…

Chairman of Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) and Rivers State Governor Chibuike Amaechi, Thursday warned the National Assembly of the dangers inherent in its current attempt to amend some sections of the 1999 Constitution. Amaechi gave the warning at the presentation of a book, “Mamora’s Years of Legislative Activism: A Memoir of Senator Olorunnimbe Mamora,” in commemoration of the 59th birthday anniversary of former Senate Deputy Minority Leader, Senator Olorunnimbe Mamora, at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Victoria Island, Lagos. He said if the National Assembly fails to carry the people along in the amendment process, the exercise might…

The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), the umbrella body for Muslims in the North, alleged Thursday that Christians were disguising as Muslims to burn down churches and indulge in terrorist activities. But the spokesman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)  in  the 19 Northern states and Abuja, Mr. Sunday Oibe, in a reaction maintained that no right thinking person can insinuate that Christians will disguise as Muslims and go about  bombing churches and killing people. The JNI in a communiqué issued at the end of its three-day retreat in Kaduna also accused the CAN President, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, of…

  A LETTER FROM GERMANY: Finding our economic role in Germany –         Prof. Brando Okolo As the saying goes, “the market which you are unaware of will still trade” Consider what might happen if all the people of Turkish origin were to depart from Germany; there will be no Kebab shops, piles of garbage will accumulate in the country, fewer taxis will be on the roads, low cost grocery shops with fresh Halal meat will also depart with them. Also consider what might happen if all east Europeans decide on going back home; the offices will be dusty and…

My life’s ambition was to become an independent and successful business man Tony Nwankwo- CEO Nwankwo Export GbR, N.T. Europe GmbH Tony Nwankwo is a successful business man, one of the pride of Nigerians and Africans in Germany, with a dealership in car and spare parts standard certificate. In addition he possesses the prestigious and all important licence as a shipping agent, making him one of the most competent and much sort after car dealer and shipping agent in Bayarn-Germany, the economic power house of Germany. Mr. Nwankwo defiantly understood what corporate responsibility means and has supports his immediate…

The Golden generation of Africans in Germany: Ivy Quainoo is “The Voice of Germany” The 19-year-old Ivy Quainoo has won the talent show “The Voice of Germany”. The Ghanaian-German from Berlin-Neukölln convinced the audience at the final show on Friday night with three very strong songs. Her coach, Alec and Sasha from the band BossHoss were very proud of her performances throughout the show. From the beginning neither Ivy nor her coach, The BossHoss musicians were regarded as favorites in the final show. Ivy competed against three very strong candidates from the coaches Nena, Xavier Naidoo and Rea Gavey -…