Biodun Shobanjo is perhaps known to Africans outside of Nigeria more for his role as the Donald Trump of The Apprentice - Africa television show. While in Nigeria, he maintains a reputation as a communications and advertising guru that rose through the corporate ranks quickly eventually starting his own successful Ad agency.
He started his communications career with the [...]
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Israeli Delegation on Eight Day Official Tour of Five African Countries
The Israeli Foreign Minister, Mr Avigdor Liberman is expected in Accra on Monday, as part of an eight-day official tour of 5 African countries, including Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria and Uganda.
A statement issued and signed by Mr William Anani-Abotsi, Assistant Director of Information and Public Affairs Bureau at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration [...]
Privatization of Nigeria’s State Telecoms Company NITEL Underway
According to Reuters, there are now 13 investors interested in the purchase of at least 75% of Nitel, the state telecoms company which has been undergoing this privatization process for several years.
The Bureau for Public Enterprises (BPE) is evaluating both local and international bids from as far away as Spain and India.
Nigeria is a [...]
Hillary Clinton’s 7 Country Africa Tour
The Obama Administration is sending strong signals to African stakeholders that it will engage Africa and African Governments with more fervor than ever before and as equal partners.
In a briefing today, Ambassador Johnnie Carson, who is the Administration’s lead man on Africa policy, said “I hope the United States is not lecturing anyone but in [...]
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