Written by Leslie Nguyen-Okwu To Protect Me From America, My Parents Changed My Name Without Telling MeWhen I was 18, my parents legally changed my name without my permission. In one split second, I went from Leslie Okwu to Leslie Nguyễn-Okwu. There was no discussion, no vetoes, nothing. "Looks better this way," they said, "end of story." But not for me. With a crisp, new … [Read more...] about My Nigerian-Vietnamese Parents Changed My Name Without Telling Me
Igbo Apprenticeship System Highlighted by Harvard Business Review
For centuries, the Southeastern region of Nigeria has practiced what is known today as stakeholder capitalism — a construct that businesses must elevate the interests of communities, workers, consumers, and the environment alongside those of shareholders. The Igbos, the predominant ethnic group in the region, are known for the Igbo apprenticeship system (IAS), a communal … [Read more...] about Igbo Apprenticeship System Highlighted by Harvard Business Review
Britain return to Nigeria $6 mn stolen by ex-governor James Ibori
Written by AFP Nigeria has received 4.2 million pounds ($5.9 million) looted by a former governor, who was jailed in Britain for money laundering and fraud, the justice minister said Tuesday. The money was stolen by James Ibori, the flamboyant governor of the southern oil-rich Delta state between 1999 and 2007. A landmark corruption case led to a deal in March signed by … [Read more...] about Britain return to Nigeria $6 mn stolen by ex-governor James Ibori
Burna Boy – First African artist with 100 million streams
Written by Rédaction Africanews Grammy award winning Nigerian singer Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulum popularly know as Burna Boy has made history as the first African artist to achieve over 100 million streams on Spotify, - a Swedish audio streaming and media services provider. Burna Boy's last three albums; 'African Giant,' 'Outside' and 'Twice As Tall' had each hit 100 … [Read more...] about Burna Boy – First African artist with 100 million streams
Igbo People Are Agents Of Development, Not Destruction – Ohanaeze Ndigbo
Written by Channel Telvision The Ohanaeze Ndigbo has asked Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to ignore the claim that members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) are plotting to attack the state.It noted that such rumour was a ploy to distract the governor and his administration from providing good governance for all residents of the state. President-General … [Read more...] about Igbo People Are Agents Of Development, Not Destruction – Ohanaeze Ndigbo