Women Leaders: Africa’s Available Yet Underutilized Resource

by Susan Enuogbope Majekodunmi -USA- My maternal grandfather’s mantra was, “Educate a woman, and you feed and educate her family.” He educated his daughters when Nigerian fathers rarely did. My grandfather was also very interested in my education and often...

Posted by Susan Enuogbope Majekodunmi on September 27, 2011 12:01 AM

Anti-Corruption Crusader Nuhu Ribadu on Corruption and Leadership

by Susan Enuogbope Majekodunmi -USA- Being Nigerian and having many relatives still living there, I keep abreast of political and economic events. Nigeria is blessed with many natural resources and brilliant, hardworking citizens, but corruption over decades is draining her...

Posted by Susan Enuogbope Majekodunmi on August 6, 2010 12:01 AM

Niger Delta Crisis: Women and Children of the Creeks Pay High Price for Nigeria's Oil

by Remi Adeoye - Nigeria - There is stiff opposition to the proposed Niger Delta Summit slated to be held in Abuja, Nigeria. The Delta’s most prominent militant group, known as The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta...

Posted by Remi Adeoye on July 28, 2008 12:00 AM