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the borders, numbers & surface. PAV, Out & About All-Africa. Get Connected now & always. Interested?  Get a quote & further details by postal or email:  310 College St., CPO 819; Barbourville, KY 40906 or pav87central@yahoo.com. We’d love to network with you. Editorial: Events in Nigeria point to a nation at a turning point after fifty years of Independence. From the power of the civil society, to a judiciary displaying its autonomy in the settlement of electoral disputes, and a business class on the fast track. Titled Shaking Off The Slumber At 50: As Nigeria Goes So Does Africa, PAV opines in this editorial that after over a decade of stable political leadership Nigeria may be finally ready to march with confidence into a brighter future. A politically stable and economically prosperous Nigeria is good news not only for Nigerians but for the entire African continent which looks up to
this giant for requisite leadership to meet 21st century challenges.Â
Politics: Many are those who have contributed in making Nigeria what it is today. Politicians, the military, the intellectuals, civil society, sports
men and women et al. The contributions of some have been good bringing pride to the polity, others have been bad and even the ones considered
ugly as the case may be with the late General Sani Abacha only had a happy ending proving to all and sundry that the military was a most unpalatable choice to be trusted with the assiduous task of leading a country,
certainly not one with the greatness of Nigeria. Heroes and Villains in Fifty Years of Independence, asseses the contribution of some historic figures in the building of modern day Nigeria.Â
Features: Like him or hate him, there is no denying that there is something extraordinarily peculiar about him. Is it destiny? shrewdness
veiled in the calm ,loyalty and unassuming posture that he has taken in the rugged game of back stabbing and intrigues rife in Nigerian politics or could it just be in his name Goodluck? For a man who has never manifested any forceful penchant for the glory of power, his rise to the pinnacle of the political ladder in Nigeria is both surprising and remarkable. In Could He Be A Moses? A Look At The Merits Of A Jonathan Presidency, a case is made on why Nigerians may consider giving the current President a chance to serve at least a full mandate of his own.
 Interviews: We are on our way to Free, air, and Democratic ElectionsAmbassador Adebowale Ibidapo Adefuye  the Nigerian Ambassador to the USA tells Managing Editor Ajong Mbapndah in a tone that leaves no doubt that Nigeria is indeed stepping up its game. There is no way you
will not come out impressed after talking with him. Ambassador Adefuye talks with passion about his country, he is supremely confident about the
future and his country joining not the twenty leading economies in the world but having a prominent place amongst the first ten considering its great potentials. He admits in the interview that things have not been perfect in the last fifty years, but affirms with vigour that his country is making giant strides from electoral reforms, to solving the Niger Delta crisis, addressing the power sector and restoring the aura of Nigeria on the International scene.
 Business In Africa: Nigerians are amongst the most business savvy that you will find not only in Africa but the world. Yesterday it was the Abiolas and Inwanyawus calling the shots. Today there are businessmen like Ali Dangote who have been cited amongst the richest people in the world by the famous Forbes magazine. Jimoh Ibrahim ranks amongst the emerging generation of business moguls in Nigeria today. Ibrahim who is managing director of the Global Fleet Group shares the secrets that have led to the
emergence of his business empire with staff of Post Watch Magazine.
Captioned why I Buy Dead Companies, the business mogul opens up on his investments, prospects of his group, support for President Jonathan and
useful tips which may prove more helpful to potential business operators than lessons from most business schools.
Society: Apart from being the first black to become the United States president, the emergence of Barack Obama also made popular the crucial
role of internet-based social networks, particularly Facebook in socio-political and economic development. Obama engaged the social
networking utility during his campaign, particularly targeting students and youths. Nigerian politicians and public office-holders are not left out either. Some of the prominent politicians that have signed on include
President Goodluck Jonathan, Speaker Dimeji Bankole, Vice President Namadi Sambo, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former President Ibrahim
Badamasi Babangida, former Head of State General Muhammadu Buhari, and the National Security Adviser retired General Aliyu Muhammed Gusau.More in Meet Nigeria’s Facebook Politicians
Development: Many will agree that the economic situation of Nigeria as it stands today does not match the huge potential that it has. The country is still finding it hard for instance to put its act together especially in the power sector which remains a major impediment to investment. Ola
Famuyiwa who heads the USA Section of the African Business Round Table however contends that the country is taking steps towards the right
direction. Mr Famuyiwa says that in ten years of stable political leadership, the entrepreneurial spirit in Nigeria has witnessed tremendous
growth. Famuyiwa says that if sustainable power can be provided in Nigeria, the business climate will be comparable to that of other emerging
powers Sports: Although sports as a whole has brought a lot of fame to Nigeria, football for its global appeal and the passion it generates stands out . The beauty of the game and the passion that Nigerians share for it greatly
cut across the North/South cliches used by unscrupulous politicians to exploit the people. Talk about football and who will not remember
mathematical Odegbami, Henry Nwosu, Samson Siasia, Kanu Nwankwo, Stephen Keshi, Jay Jay Okocha just to cite a few? These are all top flight athletes who have flown the Nigerian flag very high in the world of football. Abundant Glory From Football sums up the outstanding
contribution of football in the Nigerian equation for the last fifty years.Â
Oddly Enough: When you mention Nigeria to the average person elsewhere what readily comes to mind? To movie lovers it is Nollywood and its
growing glamour and international appeal. To the more skeptic it is the 419, a code name of sorts for the ignoble art of scamming that some
Nigerians have unfortunately opted to excel in . To those who read newspapers, it may well be the rampant reports of kidnappings for ransom
especially in the Southern part of the country. From Nollywod To The 419 Syndrome: A Look At Nigerian Labels dissects a few phenomena attributed to Nigeria but with the conclusion that the handiwork of a deviant minority should not over shadow the fact that Nigerians remain a great people worthy of respect.
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vaccines as well. They currently operate 165 locations nationwide in 35 states. They are in direct contact with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), and world health surveillance sources who constantly monitor outbreaks and other health hazards. Passport Health will on October 12, host Rethink Africa, an event to help shift the perceptions that others have about Africa. Learn more from PAV interveiwe with passporthealth...
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