Nigeria, Africa's most populous country was described by Karl Maier in his book - 'This House Has Fallen' - as "potentially (the) richest, and most dangerously dysfunctional nation." Whether you agree or disagree is subject to a number of factors. But watch the space, anyway. A warm welcome to August and this is your curtain raising Frontier Opening Bell in the new month. Of course, there's more than Nigerian news in today's package. Enjoy it.