I remember Fela Kuti. I so much love Fela’s Afrobeat which he originated and perfected from African highlife, rhythm, percussion and jazz. They made him connect with contemporary events in Nigeria that it became understandable why working class elements clamored for his music laced with penetrating political messages. I remember […]
Frauds & Scandals
NDIC Solicits Judges Cooperation on Financial System Stability
By Yakubu LAAH InvesAdvocateLagos (INVESTADVOCATE)-The Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) is seeking the collaboration of judges to ensure the effective discharge of its mandate and contribute to financial system stability in the country. This is contained in a Statement made available to InvestAdvocate at the weekend by Hawwau Gambo, NDIC […]
BNP to Pay Almost $9 Billion in U.S. Sanctions Plea Deal
Jun 30, 2014 4:27 BNP Paribas SA (BNP) pleaded guilty to U.S. sanctions violations and agreed to pay a record $8.97 billion in a case that reached the highest echelons of French and American diplomacy. BNP, France’s largest bank, admitted that it processed almost $9 billion in banned transactions from […]

