POLITICS

African Peer Review Mechanism is making progress

African Peer Review Mechanism is making progress

Feb. 9 | In 2003 the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), the continental development plan, initiated the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM). Since then 30 countries have... Read more »

BUSINESS

S.African Shoprite plans 700 grocery stores in Nigeria

S.African Shoprite plans 700 grocery stores in Nigeria

Feb. 21 | Nigeria has the potential to become as big a retail market for South Africa’s Shoprite as its home base, the head of the supermarket chain said on Tuesday, playing down... Read more »

CAREERS

African winners announced for international malaria education competition

African winners announced for international malaria education competition

Jan. 31 | PRESS RELEASE: 30 January 2012 – Five African teenagers have been awarded top prizes in the ‘Me and My Net’ Competition, organised by the Royal Commonwealth Society. Awarded... Read more »

SOCIETY

Combating HIV infections among African women

Combating HIV infections among African women

Feb. 9 | By Kerry Cullinan, Durban, South Africa Schoolgirl Nomasonto Masango giggles as she lists the things she and her friends want boyfriends to buy them. “If you have an older boyfriend,... Read more »

DIASPORA

Fight Boko-Haram or risk disintegration – Nigerians in the UK

Fight Boko-Haram or risk disintegration – Nigerians in the UK

Feb. 21 | Report by Sam Asoluka Hundreds of Nigerians in the United Kingdom descended on central London, defying the cold weather, to attend a Peace Rally outside Downing Street in solidarity... Read more »

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

How to rock Valentine’s Day: The Olu Maintain or LYNXXX way?

How to rock Valentine’s Day: The Olu Maintain or LYNXXX way?

Feb. 9 | By Nigerians Abroad Live (NAL) staff writer Needed something to inspire you for Valentine’s Day? We got you hooked up, the “nawti” or ice cream factory’s way? There... Read more »