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Articles, Columnists, Emeka Chiakwelu, NNP Columnists, Nollywood (Film Industry)
Tuesday, February 5th, 2013
By Emeka Chiakwelu / NNP / Feb. 6, 2013 – When Hollywood announced its 2013 Oscar Award nominations earlier this month, it was said that many Nollywood stars braved the time difference and were wide awake to hear the nomination row-call. When it came to nominations for Best Foreign Language Films, no single Nollywood or […]
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Articles, Columnists, Emeka Chiakwelu, NNP Columnists
Sunday, January 13th, 2013
By Emeka Chiakwelu | NNP | Jan. 13, 2013 – The economy of 21st century will not be plausible to dissect and analyze in the absence of politics because both politics and economic activities are entwined and reinforced each another. This is where political economy of Nigeria becomes significant due to consequential co-existence of the […]
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Articles, Columnists, Emeka Chiakwelu, NNP Columnists
Friday, December 21st, 2012
By Emeka Chiakwelu| NNP | Dec. 21, 2012 – Fareed Zakaria belongs to a class of public figures that needs no introduction in this increasingly smaller global village. But for those who are hiding under a rock and in caves, Fareed Zakaria is the United States television personality and newspaper columnist. Zakaria is the host […]
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Africa & World Politics, CBN (Central Bank of Nigeria), Columnists, Emeka Chiakwelu, NNP Columnists
Saturday, September 15th, 2012
By Emeka Chiakwelu | NNP | Sept. 15, 2012 – How long will it take Nigerian policy makers to come out from their self imposed bubble and comprehend that policy decision they made can have adverse consequences. We all wake up one bright morning; the next thing we heard was that Sanusis Central bank of […]
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Articles, Columnists, Emeka Chiakwelu, NNP Columnists
Monday, September 3rd, 2012
By Emeka Chiakwelu | NNP | Sept. 3, 2012 – Zenon Petroleum and Gas needs to make strategic move into oil exploration and petroleum refinery Femi Otedola has taken Zenon Petroleum and Gas to its greater heights in the area of petroleum products marketing and distribution. As the president and chief executive officer, he has […]
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Articles, Columnists, Emeka Chiakwelu, Ibrahim Babangida (1985-93), NNP Columnists, Olusegun Obasanjo (1976-79, 99-07), Presidency
Saturday, August 4th, 2012
By Emeka Chiakwelu | NNP | August 4, 2012 – Henry Kissinger, the global geo-political icon furthered the thesis on what was called “Big Talk” and with Nigeria’s growing insecurity the joint statement by former presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Ibrahim Babangida can be rated in that important category. Big talks can be consequential and when […]
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Articles, Columnists, Emeka Chiakwelu, NNP Columnists, Women Politics
Friday, April 6th, 2012
By Emeka Chiakwelu | NNP | April 6, 2012 – It will be simply splendid! Splendid indeed to have a Nigerian woman become the president of the World Bank. Three frontline nations and economic powerhouse in Africa – South Africa, Angola and of course Nigeria have endorsed her for this important post. Nigeria has even […]
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Articles, Columnists, Emeka Chiakwelu, NNP Columnists, Women Politics
Sunday, April 1st, 2012
By Emeka Chiakwelu | NNP | April 1 | 2012 Nigeria finally got herself her very own Iron lady, Minister of Finance Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. A lady with vim and enduring conviction that believes that Nigeria’s greatness is attainable. Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is a patriot with nerve of steel and to her Nigeria’s potential […]
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Articles, Columnists, Emeka Chiakwelu, Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), NNP Columnists, Presidency
Wednesday, January 18th, 2012
Presidents of nations by the nature of their jobs are busy and overloaded therefore cannot be everywhere at every issue. That is why they haveministers, advisers and handlers that help them to bring their visions, dreams to fruition and reality. President Goodluck Jonathan without exception needs sophisticated men and women especially at Aso Rock that […]
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Anambra, Articles, Columnists, Emeka Chiakwelu, NNP Columnists, State News
Friday, January 6th, 2012
By Emeka Chiakwelu, NNP- Jan. 6, 2012 – Governor Obi of Anambra State and his administration deserves unequivocal applaud on transferring 1,040 schools back to the original owners. It is important to highlight such an important and affirmative move by Obi’s administration to show that we are all committed to the truth and a better […]