In the BusinessDay of October 27, 2009 The most popular way of looking at China in Africa is through the dual lenses of international relations and international trade. One main argument that comes out of this is that, the way China does business in Africa has made the countries that are pushing some African countries to do better on human [...]

Lawmakers appeal to the sense of patriotism of armed robbers to ceasefire during the Under-17 World Cup competition.

The NigeriansTalk.org Weekly Linked List #4 China and Shell and Naija………..hmmm Rice in Akwa Ibom………WIN! Welcome o……………u do well NLNG no be only una dey Read this

Nigeria has always been a country of fantasized greatness since the collapse of the first republic. But the rebranding antics of the minister of information have added a risible dimension to the fantasy ride. This is not because the branding project is not necessary or even desirable, but because the project is geared towards a mere white wash; a spread [...]

The NigeriansTalk.org Weekly Linked List #3 And the winner is …………nobody They finally came to their senses………….passport renewed! ASUU and the FG kiss and make up…………till next time Puff puff……….pass Police na your friend……….indeed, R.I.P Ndalima Usman OPEC made a funny……………..yup they really care Only in Naija……tut tut tut

Late last month, National Youth Service corper, Grace Ushang was brutally raped and murdered while on her tour of duty in Maiduguri.  Apparently, she was metted out this sentence for wearing  trousers.  Yes, the same khaki trousers that have been part and parcel of the NYSC uniform since God-knows-when. For the past few weeks, several have drawn links between the [...]

NigeriansTalk recently received rave reviews from True Love West Africa (TLWA).  The “verdict” regarding NigeriansTalk.org is that we can be likened to a “blogger’s paradise”  – a website which serves as an up-to-date resource for Nigerian bloggers everywhere. The article, written by a recent NT.org contributor, Isabella Akinseye, can be found in the latest edition of the magazine.  Dare I [...]

In the BusinessDay of October 20, 2009 Sometime a couple of years ago, during the Christmas season, I was at a bank in Ibadan with a friend. A man came into the bank sometime after us with three children. My friend looked at the kids who were busy tossing a filled balloon over their heads and asked if I still [...]

I remember getting to work extremely early  a couple of months ago and reading an article from a very infuriated wife that her husband wasn’t allowing her to take care of responsibilities in their home.  Now, I am sure many of you are wondering what I am on about now.  Let me start first by telling her story.   Ms A [...]

I really do not know why this occurs but whenever I am told to introduce myself – my palms get sweaty, I stop breathing and then I find myself stammering.  Maybe it is that innate shyness that I can’t seem to get away from.  Even though some will say that it is that shyness that has allowed me find my [...]