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.

Senator David Bonaventure Alechenu Mark – Pius Adesanmi

I don't like how His Excellency Distinguished Senator David Bonaventure Alechenu Mark is being treated by his kinsmen in the Nigerian political elite. Last week, they hauled him to EFCC for billions that went the Nigerian way during his tenure as Senate President. Today, he stands accused of illegally purchasing his official residence as Senate …