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We all know Nigeria’s great potential: largest economy in Africa; set to be 3rd most populous nation in the world by 2050; Africa’s largest oil producer; fertile land; abundant natural resources; a large internal market; and a young, energetic population, with a deserved reputation for creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. That spirit is particularly strong here …
A woman in a hot air balloon realized she was lost. She lowered her altitude and spotted a man in a boat below. She shouted to him, "Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago, but I don't know where I am." The man consulted his …
Red Dish Chronicles Chicken sandwiched with roasted plantain - a modern twist on traditional ingredients As more chefs start serving Nigerian food in expensive restaurants, Ijeoma Ndukwe asks if Nigerians will ever consider paying a lot of money for traditional dishes. Smoke rises from a grill as slabs of beef and liver sizzle at an …
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Chief S.O. Alonge’s photographs have been returned in a commendable example of continent-spanning cultural diplomacy R.S. Chief S.O. Alonge’s photographs have been returned in a commendable example of continent-spanning cultural diplomacy LAST month an extraordinary collection of photographs returned to Nigeria. Chief Solomon Osagie Alonge took pictures of the people of Benin City for over …
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Centre for Nigeria Progress 