Nigerian Banks, Billionaires, and; Your Sorry Ordinary Ass By Pius Adesanmi

Some of my friends have said that we moved too quickly within the same week from Hijab-Gate (religion) to Innoson-Gate (ethnicity). I told my worried friends that I do not share their despondency. On the contrary, I am saying Allah be praised for I have learnt to give thanks and praise to God for little …

The politicisation of immigration by mainlymacro.blogspot.co.uk

This is based on the UK experience, but I think some of this will also apply in the US. Why do right wing politicians push an anti-immigration platform? The obvious answer is that immigration is an important concern to their voters, and that is certainly correct. However I think there is an additional factor, which …

Chaotic capitalism: the human sculptures of Nigeria’s sprawling Balogun market by Sean O’Hagan

It is one of the biggest street markets in the world, a sprawling, dazzling city within a city that is frequented by tens of thousands of people every day. Photographer Lorenzo Vitturi reveals how he captured Balogun’s vivid drama for his book, Money Must Be made. During a trip to Lagos in 2014, Lorenzo Vitturi …

Nigeria is exiting recession but economy remains vulnerable – IMF

ABUJA (Reuters) - Nigeria is exiting recession but its economy remains vulnerable, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Friday, after conducting a review of Africa’s largest economy. International Monetary Fund (IMF) logo is seen at the IMF headquarters building during the IMF/World Bank annual meetings in Washington, U.S., October 14, 2017. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas The …

Our father, who art Aliko

Our father, who art Aliko hallowed be thy wealth Thy monopolies come Thy will be done in this govt as in the previous Give us this day, your refinery (as we give you our cheap dollars) For thine is the sugar, the flour and the cement (& rice & spaghetti), forever and ever, amen.