Governor Akeredolu and Vice President Osinbajo at the Akure airport
Corruption in Nigeria survey reveals far-reaching impact – UNDCO Report
The first-ever household survey on bribery in Nigeria, launched recently in Abuja, revealed the scope and impact of bribery on citizens when in contact with public officials. Conducted by UNODC and the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the research finds that on average, almost one bribe is paid by every adult citizen per year to …
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Don Williams: Fragments of Memory – Pius Adesanmi
Growing up in Nigeria, America invaded our world largely through fragments of culture: books and music. Indian (Amitab Bachan!) and Chinese films (Bruce Lee!) relegated American films to a distant background. In High School, James Hadley Chase was our most mesmerizing path to America. The irony of meeting America in the enthralling world of a …
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Outside view of Nigeria – BBC
BBC's Martin Patience is leaving Nigeria after 2 years. listen to a recap of his lessons learned in a version of the 'From Our Own Correspondent' Below is a transcribed excerpt of his version. ''Nigeria is truly the maddest place I have ever had the pleasure of living in. It’s a country that constantly feels …
Top Nigerian stars in Hollywood
Chiwetel Ejiofor Born: Chiwetel Umeadi Ejiofor DOB: 10 July 1977 (age 40) Net worth: $12m Ejiofor was born in London’s Forest Gate. His father, Arinze, was a doctor, and his mother, Obiajulu, was a pharmacist. After enrolling at the National Youth Theatre in 1995, and gaining a scholarship to the London Academy of Music and …
Centre for Nigeria Progress 