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Amsale’s Wedding Gowns

Here it is: the last entry for 2007! And one to push you into top gears in ‘08.
If you have been keeping sleepless or restless nights lately over an idea that may fetch you money, then you need to read about Amsale, whose break came while planning her wedding. Amsale couldn’t find what she [...]

One Billion Naira to Beautify Lagos

Beautification of Lagos to Gulp N1bn… Phase 1 ready in January:
“Lagos State Government [Nigeria]has earmarked the sum of N1 billion for the execution of the various ongoing beautification and landscaping projects across the state. The projects include the loops, medians along highways, setbacks and development of recreational parks in some identified locations within [...]

Lofty Prayers for 2008

This is the time of the year when we all say “out with the old and in with the new”. We reflect on the highs and the lows of the outgoing year (and say adieus 2007), and in the same breath make promises, resolutions and plan to achieve more highs than lows in the new year (bien arrive 2008)…

Kenyan Elections: What Bloggers are Saying…

“I feel cheated because the same cabal that has been in power since independence is still in power. I feel cheated that an administration rejected by the ballot can somehow find itself into the presidency” writes Kenyan Blogger “M” at Thinker’s Room. The feeling is the same countrywide…

Being Paul Play Dairo

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Being IK Dairo’s son is a mixed bag…

The Seven Principles of kwanzaa

Kwanzaa is a week-long Pan-African festival celebrated primarily in the United States, honoring African American heritage.
Kwanzaa is celebrated between December 26 and January 1.
Dr. Maulana Karenga, Creator of kwanzaa, explains:
As an African American and Pan-African holiday celebrated by millions throughout the world African community, Kwanzaa brings a cultural message which speaks to the [...]

Nigeria’s One Laptop per Child Plan Hits the Rocks

“In 2006 Nigeria’s government ordered one million XO laptops, becoming the first in the world to make such a large order, but since then Nigeria has had an election and the new government in power says it is reassessing the deal”, IRIN reports. Today, the One Laptop per Child scheme appears to have hit [...]