Lack of efficient connections is one of the most difficult challenges experienced by regional economies in Africa. In Nigeria, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) account for nearly half of the country’s gross domestic product, and they employ more than 80 percent of the workforce; however, their financial output pales in comparison to industrialized nations. One…
The year 2017 will forever be remembered with a sense of apprehension since it marked the departure of former United States President Barack Obama, who handed the administration to Donald Trump, a former reality television star. Setting aside this unfortunate development, there were many positive aspects of 2017 that are worth mentioning and remembering: Women’s…
With 2017 in the rearview window, it’s time to look down the road to 2018. In addition to setting personal goals and resolutions for the new year, there are a number of big things for us all to look forward to this year. Here are a few things that might get you excited about 2018.…
New Year’s Eve is a unique holiday and there are almost endless ways to celebrate. For many, saying goodbye to one year and welcoming the next calls for a lavish celebration or momentous activity. For others, reflection and a quiet night at home is a better fit. Here are some ideas for ringing in 2018.…
Our cuisine like our peoples, over time has become a melting pot of indigenous, Spanish, British, French, African, Indian, Chinese, Lebanese, and in more recent times, German and Italian influences. However, this article pays tribute to the culinary creativity of our African ancestors who crossed the Atlantic in chains, with meal preparation a distant memory.…
“Challenging” is perhaps one of the best words to describe 2017, a year that brought us closer to the second decade of the 21st century with scandals, political shifts and catastrophes that tested societies around the world. Here are some of the most consequential events experienced in 2017: Politics In the United States, President Donald…
The 2018 Winter Olympics are expected to unfold against a backdrop of political tension in the Korean Peninsula, particularly between the leaders of the United States and North Korea; nevertheless, sports analysts are expecting lots of excitement as winter athletes from some previously non-participating nations will make their debut in February. One such athlete is…
English actor John Boyega has a handle of credits to his name but he hit the big time with his role as Finn in the Star Wars franchise. He debuted the role in 2015’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens and reprised it in the recently released sequel Star Wars: The Last Jedi. While he professionally…
The numbers certainly don’t lie: Rihanna has sold more than 200 million records globally, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time. The native Barbadian stuns everyone with her beauty, compassion, generosity, intelligence and sexiness. Those sensuous curves, those lips, those eyes and that bone structure are reasons why the Most Beautiful…
Sometimes the stars are just like us. The holidays are a time for family and fun, but for many celebrities, they are also an opportunity for extravagance. Here’s a look at some celebrity plans for the 2017 holiday season. Kim Kardashian and family keep their holidays centered around family traditions. They are known for going…
