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10 Positive Developments in Africa 2014-2015

Freedom House highlights 10 victories for human rights and democracy that took place across the continent over the past year. 1. Peaceful transfer of power in Nigeria In late March,.

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President Barack Obama To Visit Kenya For Global Entrepreneurship Summit

US President Barack Obama is likely to address a joint session of Parliament and the Senate when he visits Kenya in the last week of July. Parliament’s leadership has been.

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Angelique Kidjo Dedicates Grammy Award to African Women

African singing star and activist Angélique Kidjo has won her second Grammy Award – a trophy awarded for the Best World Music Album – in a ceremony. From Benin, Kidjo received.

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Top 10 Richest Entertainers in Nigeria

By Aderibigbe Tolulope With diversity, innovation and hard work in the Nigerian entertainment industry, several celebrities and personalities are smiling to the bank with bags full of money. Whether through.

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Nigerian Movie Gets 10 Nominations in U.S.

A Nigerian movie, “30 Days in Atlanta” scored one of the highest nominations for the 3rd annual Golden Icons Academic Awards, GIAMA, scheduled for October 25, in Houston, Texas U.S.A..

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The World Celebrates Mandela’s Birthday

For many South Africans, this year’s celebration of Nelson Mandela’s birthday (July 18) is bittersweet, as the statesman died last year at the age of 95. But some say that.

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Nigerian Star to Perform Along Side Other International stars At The World Music Awards

Nigerian-born musician “D’banj”, has been listed as one of the world music stars to perform at the 2014 World Music Awards (WMA) ceremony. The award, which is the 22nd edition,.

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Nigeria loses N1.3trn over decline in crude revenue

Nigeria lost N1.292 trillion in one year, as the country’s crude oil earnings dipped by 15.92 per cent to N6.825 trillion in 2013. This, according to data obtained from the.

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Nigeria’s Diamond Bank Issues $200m Eurobond

Nigeria financial institution Diamond Bank has successfully issued Eurobonds worth $200 million and with a maturity of 5 years, demonstrating a global acceptance of the bank’s growth efforts. “The successful.

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Entertainment: African Music Stars Nominated for BET U.S. Awards

Nigeria’s Tiwa Savage and Davido alongside South Africa’s Mafikizolo, Ghana’s Sarkodie, Togo’s Toofan and Tanzania’s Diamond Platnumz have been nominated for the Best International Act in Africa. Nigerian-British actor Chiwetel.

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