Articles related to "Nigeria"
Nigeria Trade Opportunities
Can exporters & importers for Africa's most populous country use online communication to spread the word about Nigeria's rich resources in the international marketplace?
nigeria trade opportunities • nigeria’s top export partners • nigeria’s top import partners • africa's most populous country • nigerian oil trade
Can exporters & importers for Africa's most populous country use online communication to spread the word about Nigeria's rich resources in the international marketplace?
nigeria trade opportunities • nigeria’s top export partners • nigeria’s top import partners • africa's most populous country • nigerian oil trade
Oil, Labor, and Liberty
Sometimes Western countries deploy armies to fight for oil. Sometimes Western countries ignore the activities of ruling army generals whose policies directly affect oil reserves. What draws this strange distinction?
nigerian politics • ruling african juntas • dictatorships in africa • nigerian oil industry • mashud abiollah
Sometimes Western countries deploy armies to fight for oil. Sometimes Western countries ignore the activities of ruling army generals whose policies directly affect oil reserves. What draws this strange distinction?
nigerian politics • ruling african juntas • dictatorships in africa • nigerian oil industry • mashud abiollah
Modern Nigeria Through the Eyes of a Wicked Woman
Modern Nigeria and modern Nigerian politics seen through the eyes of a fictional "wicked woman"--a post-Independence Lagos woman who works variously as a "kept" woman and a streetwalker.
jagua nana • cyprian ekwensi • nigeria • lagos • wicked women
Modern Nigeria and modern Nigerian politics seen through the eyes of a fictional "wicked woman"--a post-Independence Lagos woman who works variously as a "kept" woman and a streetwalker.
jagua nana • cyprian ekwensi • nigeria • lagos • wicked women
Shell Nigeria: Colonialism Continues
A short analysis of Shell's role in propping up Nigeria's military dictatorship.
africa • oil • shell • ken saro wiwa
A short analysis of Shell's role in propping up Nigeria's military dictatorship.
africa • oil • shell • ken saro wiwa
Causes for Conflict in Nigeria
The creation of the country called Nigeria by Britain in 1914 has led to over forty years of conflict and bloodshed. What are the core causes of these ethnic disputes?
nigeria • british colonialism • biafran war • ethnic conflict • africa
The creation of the country called Nigeria by Britain in 1914 has led to over forty years of conflict and bloodshed. What are the core causes of these ethnic disputes?
nigeria • british colonialism • biafran war • ethnic conflict • africa
Islands in a far away sea – Sao Tome and Principe
Update on a little known African island state and hints at bigger things to come.
sao tome and principe • africa • oil • cocoa • tourism
Update on a little known African island state and hints at bigger things to come.
sao tome and principe • africa • oil • cocoa • tourism
Nigeria's Troubled Elections
Umaru Yar'Adua was declared the winner of Nigeria's recent elections but opposition leaders have already planned to challenge the result that observers called "flawed."
nigeria elections • voting • polls • flawed • appeal
Umaru Yar'Adua was declared the winner of Nigeria's recent elections but opposition leaders have already planned to challenge the result that observers called "flawed."
nigeria elections • voting • polls • flawed • appeal
West Africa
This article is the third in a series on the philatelic evolution of African nations. This month's featured area is West Africa.
This article is the third in a series on the philatelic evolution of African nations. This month's featured area is West Africa.
The Joys of Motherhood
A Nigerian woman discovers the highs and lows of domestic life in colonial times.
the joys of motherhood • ibo culture • buchi emecheta • nigeria • lagos
A Nigerian woman discovers the highs and lows of domestic life in colonial times.
the joys of motherhood • ibo culture • buchi emecheta • nigeria • lagos
Nigerian Oil
Nigeria is one of the most abundant oil producing countries in Africa and the world, but the profits are not being seen by the poor residents of Port Harcourt.
port harcourt • nigerian oil • african • ken saro-wiwa • opec
Nigeria is one of the most abundant oil producing countries in Africa and the world, but the profits are not being seen by the poor residents of Port Harcourt.
port harcourt • nigerian oil • african • ken saro-wiwa • opec
419 Scams Go International
In spite of the publicity and warnings about 419 advance fee scams, estimates are that $100 million is scammed every year from Americans alone.
419 nigerian scam • advance fee fraud • scambaiting • penal code • scammer
In spite of the publicity and warnings about 419 advance fee scams, estimates are that $100 million is scammed every year from Americans alone.
419 nigerian scam • advance fee fraud • scambaiting • penal code • scammer
Eat What Bugs You!
Some cultures actually eat "creepy crawlies". Is eating bugs for you? If not, try my bug-free "bug" recipes.
recipes • bugs • cultures • cooking • kids
Some cultures actually eat "creepy crawlies". Is eating bugs for you? If not, try my bug-free "bug" recipes.
recipes • bugs • cultures • cooking • kids
Gullah - an African Tree Grown in America
Afro-American Gullah and Geechie cultures of South Carolina Low Country...
slavery • africa • goldcoast • nigeria • senagal
Afro-American Gullah and Geechie cultures of South Carolina Low Country...
slavery • africa • goldcoast • nigeria • senagal
Regulating Menstruation in West Africa
Women in West Africa regulate their periods with herbal and traditional medicines in order to ensure future fertility. Though people might view the use of these medicines as contraceptive or abortive in nature, scholars argue that most African women do not use them for either purpose.
abortion • abortifacient • emmenagogue • menstruation • menses
Women in West Africa regulate their periods with herbal and traditional medicines in order to ensure future fertility. Though people might view the use of these medicines as contraceptive or abortive in nature, scholars argue that most African women do not use them for either purpose.
abortion • abortifacient • emmenagogue • menstruation • menses
Beginning Research in Africa
Africa, a big continent. The first part will help you find general sites, mailing lists, and forums.
african genealogy • south africa • african-american genealogy
Africa, a big continent. The first part will help you find general sites, mailing lists, and forums.
african genealogy • south africa • african-american genealogy
African Nations 2008 preview
The 2008 African Cup of Nations begins in January and as dozens of players flock to Ghana in search of glory it's time to take a look at the runners and riders.
ghana 2008 • african cup of nations • african nations cup • african nations • african football
The 2008 African Cup of Nations begins in January and as dozens of players flock to Ghana in search of glory it's time to take a look at the runners and riders.
ghana 2008 • african cup of nations • african nations cup • african nations • african football
Olympic Games
Here's a preview of what we can expect in the second round of matches of Groups A and B of the Olympic Games Soccer Competition
olympic games soccer • soccer matches at olympics: group a and b • olympic games soccer preview • argentina vs australia • serbia vs ivory coast
Here's a preview of what we can expect in the second round of matches of Groups A and B of the Olympic Games Soccer Competition
olympic games soccer • soccer matches at olympics: group a and b • olympic games soccer preview • argentina vs australia • serbia vs ivory coast
Cup of Nations Moves South
After Tunisia and Egypt won the last two African Cup of Nations tournaments on home soil, can West Africa expect success this time around in Ghana?
nations cup • ghana • cup of nations • african soccer • international soccer
After Tunisia and Egypt won the last two African Cup of Nations tournaments on home soil, can West Africa expect success this time around in Ghana?
nations cup • ghana • cup of nations • african soccer • international soccer
Top Ten 'Pop' Stats
Our numbers on the most heavily-populated countries in the world may surprise you.
world population economics • world • world population • global population • china
Our numbers on the most heavily-populated countries in the world may surprise you.
world population economics • world • world population • global population • china
DYING TO SAVE THE PLANET
Linda writes a tribute article to those environmentalists who have given their lives for the cause
carlos luna • karen silkwood • fred walking badger • ken saro-wiwa • chico mende
Linda writes a tribute article to those environmentalists who have given their lives for the cause
carlos luna • karen silkwood • fred walking badger • ken saro-wiwa • chico mende
Introducing Africa to High School and College Students
Books and films appropriate for introducing high school and college students to the continent of Africa.
things fall apart • chinua achebe • the joys of motherhood • buchi emecheta • novels
Books and films appropriate for introducing high school and college students to the continent of Africa.
things fall apart • chinua achebe • the joys of motherhood • buchi emecheta • novels
Male Daughters, Female Husbands
This article explores the concepts of "male daughters" and "female husbands" found in southeastern Nigeria among the Igbo ethnic group.
male daughters • female husbands • ifi amadiume • igbo • ibo
This article explores the concepts of "male daughters" and "female husbands" found in southeastern Nigeria among the Igbo ethnic group.
male daughters • female husbands • ifi amadiume • igbo • ibo
Most Powerful Oil Countries
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) controls crude oil supplies. To what extent does OPEC set or influence prices that consumers see at the pump?
oil countries • opec oil countries • top oil countries • top opec oil countries • most powerful oil countries
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) controls crude oil supplies. To what extent does OPEC set or influence prices that consumers see at the pump?
oil countries • opec oil countries • top oil countries • top opec oil countries • most powerful oil countries
The African Nations Effect
A look at which teams and players will be most effected by the African Nations Cup which takes place in the middle of the Premiership season.
african nations effect on premiership • premiership players african cup of nations • ghana 2008 • african cup of nations • african nations 2008
A look at which teams and players will be most effected by the African Nations Cup which takes place in the middle of the Premiership season.
african nations effect on premiership • premiership players african cup of nations • ghana 2008 • african cup of nations • african nations 2008
Oil Spills Continue
The Galapagos oils spill is only the latest in a long history of spills. Doesn't anyone ever learn?
The Galapagos oils spill is only the latest in a long history of spills. Doesn't anyone ever learn?
U.S. Knocked Out of Olympics
The United States were bounced from the Men's Olympic Soccer Tournament not for a lack of talent or courage, but rather poor fouls and bad decisions.
u.s. knocked out of olympics • mental errors eliminate united states in china • red card costs u.s. in loss to nigeria • dutch taken to the brink • adu & bradley miss deciding game
The United States were bounced from the Men's Olympic Soccer Tournament not for a lack of talent or courage, but rather poor fouls and bad decisions.
u.s. knocked out of olympics • mental errors eliminate united states in china • red card costs u.s. in loss to nigeria • dutch taken to the brink • adu & bradley miss deciding game
World Cup Review
Italy beat France on penalties in Berlin to win their fourth World Cup
world cup • soccer • football • germany 2006 • final
Italy beat France on penalties in Berlin to win their fourth World Cup
world cup • soccer • football • germany 2006 • final
International Courts Part III of III: Int'l Court of Justice
The establishment of The International Court of Justice is intended to perform trials in the events of international law disputes between states and to provide advisory opinions on legal issues referred by international organs and agencies within the United Nations.
international law • dispute • legal • state • statute
The establishment of The International Court of Justice is intended to perform trials in the events of international law disputes between states and to provide advisory opinions on legal issues referred by international organs and agencies within the United Nations.
international law • dispute • legal • state • statute
Top Ten Oil Countries
Do you know which countries depend the most on imported oil? In this article we discuss revealing stats from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
oil world energy producers and consumers top expor • oil • world • energy • top world oil producers
Do you know which countries depend the most on imported oil? In this article we discuss revealing stats from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
oil world energy producers and consumers top expor • oil • world • energy • top world oil producers
Coca-Cola Global Sales
Who chugs down more Coca-Cola beverages annually, India's 1.1 billion consumers or Mexico's 108 million drinkers?
coca-cola global sales • sales of coca-cola • international sales of coke • global sales of coke • revenues coke
Who chugs down more Coca-Cola beverages annually, India's 1.1 billion consumers or Mexico's 108 million drinkers?
coca-cola global sales • sales of coca-cola • international sales of coke • global sales of coke • revenues coke
Production variants of the FAL
The FAL was the rifle choice of western Europe's NATO forces as well as those of the Commonwealth. They were made in two very different versions.
the fusil automatique léger light automatic rifle • fn fal • free world's right arm • dieudonne saive • ernest vervier
The FAL was the rifle choice of western Europe's NATO forces as well as those of the Commonwealth. They were made in two very different versions.
the fusil automatique léger light automatic rifle • fn fal • free world's right arm • dieudonne saive • ernest vervier
Two African Novels
A short book review of The Joys of Motherhood and Nervous Conditions, two novels written by African women that describe the cultural and social trials women faced under colonialism.
fiction • african novels • colonialism • the joys of motherhood • nervous conditions
A short book review of The Joys of Motherhood and Nervous Conditions, two novels written by African women that describe the cultural and social trials women faced under colonialism.
fiction • african novels • colonialism • the joys of motherhood • nervous conditions
Will Polio Be Eradicated?
Another infectious disease on the verge of extinction is coming back. Click above to find out more about polio and why it is on the comeback.
polio • poliomyelitis • virus • vaccine • salk
Another infectious disease on the verge of extinction is coming back. Click above to find out more about polio and why it is on the comeback.
polio • poliomyelitis • virus • vaccine • salk
Argentina Soccer Gold Medal Favorites
The 22nd edition of the men's Olympic Soccer competition will commence on August 7th, with all the media heavies pegging Argentina as the overwhelming favorite.
argentina football gold medal favorites • south americans seek repeat in olympics • brazil's quest for gold • netherlands boast talent • west africa's representation
The 22nd edition of the men's Olympic Soccer competition will commence on August 7th, with all the media heavies pegging Argentina as the overwhelming favorite.
argentina football gold medal favorites • south americans seek repeat in olympics • brazil's quest for gold • netherlands boast talent • west africa's representation
Most Corrupt Trade Nations
International bribery is more rampant than most realize: India, China and Russia are the 3 most corrupt trade nations among 30 of the world's top exporting countries.
world's most corrupt nations • most corrupt nations • world's most corrupt countries • most corrupt countries • international bribery
International bribery is more rampant than most realize: India, China and Russia are the 3 most corrupt trade nations among 30 of the world's top exporting countries.
world's most corrupt nations • most corrupt nations • world's most corrupt countries • most corrupt countries • international bribery
"Female Circumcision and Conflict in Kenya, 1929-1960"
This article tells the story of controversy over female genital mutilation in Kenya during the 20th Century.
fgm • female circumcision • kenya • gikuyu • female genital mutilation
This article tells the story of controversy over female genital mutilation in Kenya during the 20th Century.
fgm • female circumcision • kenya • gikuyu • female genital mutilation
History of African Countries
Sites to read about the history of your African ancestors.
african history
Sites to read about the history of your African ancestors.
african history
In Sports, Expect the Unexpected – Especially in the Olympics
This article looks at the unexpected happenings in some of the women's sports at the Sydney Olympics.
women • olympics • soccer • softball • volleyball
This article looks at the unexpected happenings in some of the women's sports at the Sydney Olympics.
women • olympics • soccer • softball • volleyball
The Krays Make Connections and Hit the Big Time
The Kray twins enlarge their territory and make connections with Mafia Families from America
ronnie kray • reggie kray • kray twins
The Kray twins enlarge their territory and make connections with Mafia Families from America
ronnie kray • reggie kray • kray twins
America's Trade Buddies
Telling statistics reveal which countries bought the most American exports & sold the most imports at the expense of Uncle Sam's deficit since the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
america's trade buddies • trade partners of america • partners in trade of america • american exports • american imports
Telling statistics reveal which countries bought the most American exports & sold the most imports at the expense of Uncle Sam's deficit since the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
america's trade buddies • trade partners of america • partners in trade of america • american exports • american imports
Leading Oil Export Countries
While the United States exports only 12.6% of its own domestically produced oil, the top 10 oil export countries generate over half of global oil export shipments.
leading oil export countries • world oil exporting statistics • top 10 oil export countries • oil export shipments • top ten oil exporting countries
While the United States exports only 12.6% of its own domestically produced oil, the top 10 oil export countries generate over half of global oil export shipments.
leading oil export countries • world oil exporting statistics • top 10 oil export countries • oil export shipments • top ten oil exporting countries
Rice Import Dependent Countries
From Sri Lanka to wealthier nations like Kuwait and Canada, soaring rice prices can have the greatest impact on countries where rice imports are growing the fastest.
rice import dependent countries • countries most dependent on rice imports • rice importers by continent • top rice importers by country • fastest-growing rice imports by country
From Sri Lanka to wealthier nations like Kuwait and Canada, soaring rice prices can have the greatest impact on countries where rice imports are growing the fastest.
rice import dependent countries • countries most dependent on rice imports • rice importers by continent • top rice importers by country • fastest-growing rice imports by country
"They Cut Themselves with Cruel Kimes"
This article describes a few British writers like Charles Dickens who mocked the missionary movement to Africa.
charles dickens • savage • missionary • civilize • british
This article describes a few British writers like Charles Dickens who mocked the missionary movement to Africa.
charles dickens • savage • missionary • civilize • british
Leading Natural Gas Exporters
America, Iran and China export less than 5% of their natural gas production while Norway ships more than 90% of its natural gas onto international trade markets.
leading natural gas exporters • top gas export countries • total world gas exports • global demand for natural gas • top ten natural gas exporting countries
America, Iran and China export less than 5% of their natural gas production while Norway ships more than 90% of its natural gas onto international trade markets.
leading natural gas exporters • top gas export countries • total world gas exports • global demand for natural gas • top ten natural gas exporting countries
African American History For All
Do you know where you're going? Understand where you've been.
let nobody turn us around
Do you know where you're going? Understand where you've been.
let nobody turn us around
China Hosts African Nations
A weekend summit in Beijing focused on broadening Sino-African relations, increasing Chinese aid to Africa and doubling trade by the end of the decade.
africa • china • trade • beijing summit • china-africa cooperation
A weekend summit in Beijing focused on broadening Sino-African relations, increasing Chinese aid to Africa and doubling trade by the end of the decade.
africa • china • trade • beijing summit • china-africa cooperation
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