In the spirit of the holidays and giving, Best of Social Edge – Nathaniel
Here is a nice video from Barcampafrica.
Paradox of Plenty – NYT
BET expands to Africa – Marketwatch
Obama Victory Shames Africa – Huffpost hat tip White African.
some more on Jos Nigeria, Inaccurate reporting causes resentment amongst the Christian community – CSW Continue reading →
Posts Tagged: Umaru Yar’Adua
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Dec 08
Speedlinks 12292008
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Oct 08
Nigeria: Unintended Consequences Of Recovered Monies
In 2005 I worked with a health care NGO, tasked with providing advanced surgical procedures in Ghana. Their service was geared to patients who would not normally stand a chance in the free market. Though my time with this organization was limited, I quickly realized that this organization was over funded. At the end of each quarter the staff had to come up with creative means to push programs through the pipeline. Otherwise we would be stuck with leftover funds on our books. What is wrong with extra cash you may ask? in the case of these NGO a whole lot. Continue reading →
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Sep 08
Ruling Nigeria With Frown Power
In Nigeria we have witnessed different styles of Leadership. We have had a military leaders who listened, Ibrahim Babangida, also known as Maradona for his skillful maneuvers. Others have led as if the population was non existent ( Sani Abacha). There have been democratic President considered too weak to rule (Shehu Shagari), and one that micromanaged decision making and led with an iron fist (Obasanjo). One even had the opportunity to rule as a military man and then returned as an elected head. We had one that was non elected civilian head (Ernest Shonekan). We have had a Vice President who marched the country forward as if in a military drill (Idiagbon) and others that have allowed the citizenry to act as they pleased. We have had it all. A time when the press requested approval for stories and now where the press is ‘free’, oops. Nigeria’s eventful past has provided us an opportunity to experience the leadership styles that work and those that bum. Continue reading →
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Sep 08
Comment Upgrade: Where Are They Now?
Kirinda left this feisty comment in response to my blog entry; Nigerian Olympians, Where Are They Now? I feel the comment is thought provoking enough to get an upgrade. He/She wondered why we expect anything positive from African leaders, even though we treat our heroes like so poorly. I am aware there are more sides to the African story, this is just one dimension. Continue reading →
