Business
The business posts from around the world.
Lamido Sanusi on Development or De-industrialisation? A new look at Chinese engagement with Africa
March 20, 2013 | konknaijagirlAfrica’s relations with China have been the subject of interest for decades. At a deeply personal level, my own first contact with China was almost romantic. My father was Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Peoples’ Republic of China in the early … Read More
UK, Reps, CAN, OPC, others condemn Kano suicide bombing
March 20, 2013 | konknaijagirlIn his reaction to the bomb blast, UK Foreign Office Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds condemned the attack and reiterated UK commitment to support efforts to counter terrorism.
A statement issued, yesterday, and signed by Head Political Section, Paul Edwards … Read More
Is Fear Stopping You from Starting a Company?
March 18, 2013 | konknaijaboyYou’ve done what you were supposed to do. You got a great degree. You landed your first job. You’ve now been promoted a few times. And you’re now hanging on LinkedIn like every good professional should do.
You now … Read More
Top French lawyer Olivier Metzner found dead
March 18, 2013 | konknaijagirlOne of France’s best-known criminal lawyers, Olivier Metzner, has been found dead.
His body was found floating off his private island in Brittany.
A note was found at his home and an investigation has been opened, with police treating the … Read More
Academic Dishonesty at UniCal – 5 Lecturers Dismissed, 10 Demoted
March 15, 2013 | konknaijagirlThe Governing Council of the University of Calabar has dismissed five academic staff and demoted 10 others for what it called “academic dishonesty”.
This was made known in a statement issued by Julia Omang, the Registrar and Secretary to Council, … Read More
P-Square Diversify into Oil & Gas Prospecting??
March 15, 2013 | konknaijaboyGhanaian dancehall artiste Samini was in the news for taking shots at P-Square. It doesn’t seem like the twins are fazed though. So far at least; because while some focus on the drama, others are more interested in the cheddah.
Peter Okoye, … Read More