Nigeria is now the largest economy in Africa Nigeria’s economy surpassed South Africa’s as the largest on the continent Tolu Ogunlesi The Guardian (UK) After months of delays and mounting anticipation, Nigeria’s economy has been officially “rebased”. It is now worth $510bn (2013 figures) – an 89% rise, far in excess of analysts’ predictions. Nigeria […]
April 6, 2014
Saudi Arabia begins construction of multi-billion dollar metro rail
Saudi Arabia begins construction of multi-billion dollar metro rail Al Arabiya Saudi Arabia has begun construction work on its long awaited first metro rail system in the capital Riyadh. The multi-billion project will involve six rail lines extending 176 kilometers and carrying electric, driverless trains, in what Saudi officials project to be the world’s largest […]
April 4, 2014
2013 World’s Busiest Airports- Release Date March 31, 2014
2013 World Airport Traffic and Rankings Release Date March 31, 2014 See update: Release Date March 26, 2015 2014 World’s Busiest Airports- Release Date March 26, 2015 Charlotte Douglas International Airport (above) is the 8th busiest airport in the U.S. by passengers and 6th busiest in the U.S. by traffic. The airport is the 23rd busiest […]
April 4, 2014
Nigeria set to overtake South Africa as Africa’s biggest economy
Nigeria set to overtake South Africa as Africa’s biggest economy REUTERS Nigeria will rebase its GDP on Sunday, the statistics office said, in a move that will boost its estimated size by anything from around 40 to 70% and is almost certain to push it ahead of South Africa to become Africa’s biggest economy. The […]
April 2, 2014
How non-Africans make huge profits from Africa’s oil
How non-Africans make huge profits from Africa’s oil By Mark Jenkins NPR There are three categories of schemers in Big Men, Rachel Boynton’s illuminating documentary about the oil business in West Africa: businessmen, politicians and bandits. Sometimes, though, it’s hard to tell the types apart. Filmed over about five years, the movie follows the seesawing […]
April 1, 2014
Tosca: Natural High
Tosca – Natural High Tosca is the joint musical project of Richard Dorfmeister and Rupert Huber from Vienna, Austria. Many tracks from Tosca have been released on countless compilations. Tosca – Natural High Released 2007 _________ Video: Tosca – Natural High _________
April 1, 2014
Cuba approves new foreign investment law
Cuba approved new foreign investment law Cuban parliamentary unanimously approved replacing the previous law dating from 1995. The session was chaired by Army General Raúl Castro Ruz Oscar Sánchez Serra Granma The National Assembly of Popular Power in extraordinary session chaired by Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, adopted the new Law on Foreign Investment. The […]
March 30, 2014
Researchers in Chile discover 20 underground caves
Researchers in Chile discover 20 underground caves which could help unlock mysteries about how continents are formed The Telegraph (UK) Chilean and French scientists have discovered a network of underground caves on a remote island in Patagonia that could provide valuable clues as to how continents were formed. The group found the system of around […]
March 28, 2014
Africa: Kenya’s National Assembly legalizes polygamy
National Assembly has passed amendments legalizing polygamy By Wilfred Ayaga The Standard (Kenya) NAIROBI- The National Assembly has passed controversial amendments that would strengthen the male hand within the family and other social relationships. Male MPs ganged up to pass the amendments that would have far reaching ramifications on the family. The Committee of the […]
March 28, 2014
Bermuda College and Miami University in joint venture
Bermuda College and Miami University in joint venture By Owain Johnston-Barnes They Royal Gazette Bermuda College and Miami University, of Oxford Ohio, have come together to offer a Masters degree programme, focusing on special education on the Island. The two schools yesterday announced a memorandum of understanding to introduce the Special Education Online Hybrid (SEOH) programme […]
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