LBN Business & Political News Digest: Survey Shows Nigeria's Unemployment Rate at 23.9% in 2011, Nigeria Loses N700b on Kaduna Refinery, Lessons for East Africa From Nigeria Fuel Crisis

Jonathan decries poor ratings of Nigerian varsities Vanguard Fidelity Bank Managing Director, Mr. Reginald Ihejiahi and political economist, Prof Patrick Okedinachi Utomi received Doctor of Business Administration honoris causa while former NigerianBar Association President Olisa Agbakoba bagged the Doctor of … Nigeria not a dumping ground, Minister tells investors The Nation Nigerians must get value for the money used to patronise products, he …

Ladybrille African Model: Ajak Deng Attends Sidaction Gala Dinner 2012 at Pavillon d’Armenonville

Ajak Deng attends the Sidaction Gala Dinner 2012 at Pavillon d’Armenonville on January 26, 2012 in Paris, France. Photocredit: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images Europe Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® Magazine is a California based pioneer digital publication demystifying the image of Africans in the west through contemporary African fashion and celebrating the brilliant woman in …

Fashion Film: “Et Dieu Créa La Femme” . . . And God Created Woman (Video)

It’s modern, chic and African-inspired. For us, this spells one thing, BRILLIANT. Enjoy RUE 114’s latest fashion film, “And God Created Woman” translated in french to mean “Et Dieu Créa La Femme.” We say, bien sûr!(but of course!) “Great style should be available in all sizes because fabulous, fierce, kick-ass women come in all sizes- Serwah …

EVENT: Fashion Net Education Center Düsseldorf is New Fashion Business Forum for Trade and Consumers. Focus of 2012 Event: Asia

There have been predictions that Asia will manufacture in Africa much the same way the USA manufactures in Asia. Should Africans and particularly African designers be interested in Asia’s fashion industry? We think so. From manufacturing to retail to the business of fashion in general, Africa could learn a few do’s and don’ts  from Asia. …

Video: Fashion Group International (FGI) Rising Star Awards 2012

Recognizing emerging talent in the Fashion and Design industries: Accessories – Beauty/Fragrance Corporate – Beauty/Fragrance Entrepreneur – Fine Jewelry – Home/Interior – Menswear – Retail – Women’s RTW KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: Isabel & Ruben Toledo Accessories: Adriana Castro, ADRIANA CASTRO, Michelle Vale, MICHELLE VALE, Michelle Watson, MIMI & LU, Serra Turker , MISELA, INC., Katherine Kim, …