Articles related to "Nigerian"
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
The Nigerian Scheme
Find out how this scheme has defrauded people out of billions of dollars for over six years
fraud • scam • email fraud • internet fraud • nigerian scheme
Find out how this scheme has defrauded people out of billions of dollars for over six years
fraud • scam • email fraud • internet fraud • nigerian scheme
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
Beware of 4-1-9 Scams
I received an interesting e-mail message the other day. I was offered millions of dollars just to funnel money through my bank account. But remember in Cyberspace if it sounds too good to been true it probably is a scam.
information • security • 4-1-9 • scams • nigerian
I received an interesting e-mail message the other day. I was offered millions of dollars just to funnel money through my bank account. But remember in Cyberspace if it sounds too good to been true it probably is a scam.
information • security • 4-1-9 • scams • nigerian
Beware of Nigerian Scam
There are a number of scam operations, that are more frequent recently, that consist of fraudulent checks that are to be cashed by victims who wire money to the swindlers
nigerian scam • check fraud • offical bank logos on fraudulent checks • advance fee fraud • 4-1-9
There are a number of scam operations, that are more frequent recently, that consist of fraudulent checks that are to be cashed by victims who wire money to the swindlers
nigerian scam • check fraud • offical bank logos on fraudulent checks • advance fee fraud • 4-1-9
Kidnappings in the Nigerian Oil Sector
Kidnappings in the Niger Delta have become commonplace. Ordinary Nigerians and expatriates are becoming increasingly unhappy about the situation and are demanding change.
kidnappings in nigeria • niger-delta • petroleum and natural gas senior staff association • pengassan • national union of petroleum and natural gas
Kidnappings in the Niger Delta have become commonplace. Ordinary Nigerians and expatriates are becoming increasingly unhappy about the situation and are demanding change.
kidnappings in nigeria • niger-delta • petroleum and natural gas senior staff association • pengassan • national union of petroleum and natural gas
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
Nigerian Oil Security
Nigeria's economy is being hard hit by the global financial crisis and dropping oil prices. The only way to improve corporate confidence is to improve security.
mend • nigerian oil security • militant groups • nigerian investor confidence • oil and gas sector
Nigeria's economy is being hard hit by the global financial crisis and dropping oil prices. The only way to improve corporate confidence is to improve security.
mend • nigerian oil security • militant groups • nigerian investor confidence • oil and gas sector
Nigerian Zion Methodist Mission
The Nigerian Zion Methodist Mission is one early example of the African independent church movement.
nigeria zion methodist mission • african independent church movement • nigerian church history • church missionary society • breakaway movement
The Nigerian Zion Methodist Mission is one early example of the African independent church movement.
nigeria zion methodist mission • african independent church movement • nigerian church history • church missionary society • breakaway movement
Crime in the Oil Business
Crude oil theft, or "bunkering", is one of the key challenges faced by the Nigerian government. As one of the top producers in the world it can ill-afford such acts.
oil bunkering • nigerian oil sector • pipeline vandalism • oil theft • crude oil crime
Crude oil theft, or "bunkering", is one of the key challenges faced by the Nigerian government. As one of the top producers in the world it can ill-afford such acts.
oil bunkering • nigerian oil sector • pipeline vandalism • oil theft • crude oil crime
Things Fall Apart
Things Fall Apart reads, in part, like a passionate letter from Achebe to his beloved Ibo culture.
chinua achebe • things fall apart • okonkwo • ibo culture • nigerian literature
Things Fall Apart reads, in part, like a passionate letter from Achebe to his beloved Ibo culture.
chinua achebe • things fall apart • okonkwo • ibo culture • nigerian literature
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
Bustling and Busy - Lagos, Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria, is one of Africa's, fastest growing cities. Once the port of Badagry was important on the slave route in West Africa. Today Lagos is a modern city.
lagos nigeria africa • badagry slave port route • niger delta • lekki conservation center • black heritage museum
Lagos, Nigeria, is one of Africa's, fastest growing cities. Once the port of Badagry was important on the slave route in West Africa. Today Lagos is a modern city.
lagos nigeria africa • badagry slave port route • niger delta • lekki conservation center • black heritage museum
Chinedu Obasi
Nigerian attacker Chinedu Obasi is a big part of the potent offense that has promoted side 1899 Hoffenheim atop the German Bundesliga.
chinedu obasi one of leaders for tsg 1899 hoffenhe • nigerian striker edu obasi a big reason that promo • obasi left nigeria in 2005 with john mikel of chel • obasi agreed to transfer to lokomotiv moscow • obasi in controversy between hoffenheim nigerian f
Nigerian attacker Chinedu Obasi is a big part of the potent offense that has promoted side 1899 Hoffenheim atop the German Bundesliga.
chinedu obasi one of leaders for tsg 1899 hoffenhe • nigerian striker edu obasi a big reason that promo • obasi left nigeria in 2005 with john mikel of chel • obasi agreed to transfer to lokomotiv moscow • obasi in controversy between hoffenheim nigerian f
The Kingfisher Treasury of Myths and Legends
This is a beautiful book of short myths from throughout history and around the world that is a must-have for all history libraries. I wish all home schooled children would have a chance to flip through this great treasure!
myths legends norse chinese proverbs kingfisher hi
This is a beautiful book of short myths from throughout history and around the world that is a must-have for all history libraries. I wish all home schooled children would have a chance to flip through this great treasure!
myths legends norse chinese proverbs kingfisher hi
Book Review: The Other Hand by Chris Cleave
Chris Cleave's latest novel challenges readers to think about refugees, isolation, relationships, sacrifice and the importance of remaining true to your own conscience.
the other hand • chris cleave • little bee • book review • nigerian refugee
Chris Cleave's latest novel challenges readers to think about refugees, isolation, relationships, sacrifice and the importance of remaining true to your own conscience.
the other hand • chris cleave • little bee • book review • nigerian refugee
Denys Baptiste: Let Freedom Ring is challenging!
We have all heard the speeches played over and over: "I Have A Dream", "Let Freedom Ring", "Free At Last." Denys Baptiste also heard the music he could make from them.
cheltenham international jazz festival • dune records • nigerian poet ben okri • dr martin luther king • the mercury prize for album of the year
We have all heard the speeches played over and over: "I Have A Dream", "Let Freedom Ring", "Free At Last." Denys Baptiste also heard the music he could make from them.
cheltenham international jazz festival • dune records • nigerian poet ben okri • dr martin luther king • the mercury prize for album of the year
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
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.
Africa Cup of Nations Day 2
A superb individual goal by Salomon Kalou gave Ivory Coast a narrow win in the most hotly anticipated group match of the tournament against Nigeria.
africa cup of nations • namibia • morocco • nigeria • côte d'ivoire
A superb individual goal by Salomon Kalou gave Ivory Coast a narrow win in the most hotly anticipated group match of the tournament against Nigeria.
africa cup of nations • namibia • morocco • nigeria • côte d'ivoire
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
African River Cichlids
Cichlids found in the rivers, streams and ponds in Africa are not well-known to the western world but they are ideal for aquariums.
african river cichlids • species found outside rift lakes • cichlids rivers streams ponds africa aquariums • nigerian green cichlid pelvicachromis taeniatus • red or jewel cichlid hemichromis bimaculatus
Cichlids found in the rivers, streams and ponds in Africa are not well-known to the western world but they are ideal for aquariums.
african river cichlids • species found outside rift lakes • cichlids rivers streams ponds africa aquariums • nigerian green cichlid pelvicachromis taeniatus • red or jewel cichlid hemichromis bimaculatus
Big Problems at Newcastle United
Newcastle United are in turmoil after Kevin Keegan quits as manager and owner Mike Ashley says he will sell the club - Will there ever be good times at St James' Park?
newcastle for sale • problems at newcastle united • kevin keegan appointed manager • keegan quits as manager • newcastle united soap opera
Newcastle United are in turmoil after Kevin Keegan quits as manager and owner Mike Ashley says he will sell the club - Will there ever be good times at St James' Park?
newcastle for sale • problems at newcastle united • kevin keegan appointed manager • keegan quits as manager • newcastle united soap opera
Movie Review of The Visitor
When a burned-out professor visits New York City for a conference, he never expects music to set his world on fire.
the visitor movie review • tom mccarthy • richard jenkins • movie about immigration • african drum music
When a burned-out professor visits New York City for a conference, he never expects music to set his world on fire.
the visitor movie review • tom mccarthy • richard jenkins • movie about immigration • african drum music
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
The Technical Aid Corps Scheme
Thousands of Africans mobilise to deliver humanitarian aid to other nations. Does this signal a growing trend?
technical aid corps scheme • tac • africa gives humanitarian aid • african caribbean and pacific states • cap
Thousands of Africans mobilise to deliver humanitarian aid to other nations. Does this signal a growing trend?
technical aid corps scheme • tac • africa gives humanitarian aid • african caribbean and pacific states • cap
Cultural Vandalism: Return Items?
How to respond to demands for the return of artwork and artifacts taken -- often illegally -- from other countries involves issues of national identity and stewardship.
cultural vandalism • benin bronzes • return of antiquities • cultural property • james cuno
How to respond to demands for the return of artwork and artifacts taken -- often illegally -- from other countries involves issues of national identity and stewardship.
cultural vandalism • benin bronzes • return of antiquities • cultural property • james cuno
The Practice of Witch-Hunting
An insidious practice has taken root in Akwa Ibom state in Nigeria. The horrific custom of branding children as witches has resulted in the abuse of numerous children.
witchcraft in akwa ibom • child witch-branding • human rights in nigeria • child abuse in akwa ibom • akwa ibom child rights bill
An insidious practice has taken root in Akwa Ibom state in Nigeria. The horrific custom of branding children as witches has resulted in the abuse of numerous children.
witchcraft in akwa ibom • child witch-branding • human rights in nigeria • child abuse in akwa ibom • akwa ibom child rights bill
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
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
A Human Rights Failure in Nigeria
One of the worst human rights abuses is the abuse of a child. However, the practice of child witch-branding is one of the most malicious human rights abuses.
witchcraft in akwa ibom • child witch-branding • human rights in nigeria • child abuse in akwa ibom • akwa ibom child rights bill
One of the worst human rights abuses is the abuse of a child. However, the practice of child witch-branding is one of the most malicious human rights abuses.
witchcraft in akwa ibom • child witch-branding • human rights in nigeria • child abuse in akwa ibom • akwa ibom child rights bill
A Look at the MDGs at Midpoint
In the year 2000, the Millennium Development Goals were proclaimed by the UN. At midpoint, due to slow progress and crashing markets, the program appears to be at risk.
mdgs • mdgs at midpoint • mdgs and the global financial crisis • international development • jigawa state
In the year 2000, the Millennium Development Goals were proclaimed by the UN. At midpoint, due to slow progress and crashing markets, the program appears to be at risk.
mdgs • mdgs at midpoint • mdgs and the global financial crisis • international development • jigawa state
Ken Saro-Wiwa Resource Centre in Cape Town
Through starting the Ken Saro-Wiwa Resource Centre in Cape Town, the Ogoni Solidarity Forum (OSF) combines computer and writing training with fighting xenophobia.
ogoni solidarity forum • ken saro-wiwa resource centre • xenophobia in south africa • ogoni opposition to shell • shell in nigeria
Through starting the Ken Saro-Wiwa Resource Centre in Cape Town, the Ogoni Solidarity Forum (OSF) combines computer and writing training with fighting xenophobia.
ogoni solidarity forum • ken saro-wiwa resource centre • xenophobia in south africa • ogoni opposition to shell • shell in nigeria
Olympic Soccer Final Argentina-Nigeria
Argentina is the favorite coming into the gold medal match of the 2008 Olympic Games Soccer competition where it will meet Nigeria
olympic soccer final argentina-nigeria • argentina-nigeria gold medal olympics • olympic games soccer • olympic final nigeria-argentina • argentina's lionel messi and juan roman riquelme
Argentina is the favorite coming into the gold medal match of the 2008 Olympic Games Soccer competition where it will meet Nigeria
olympic soccer final argentina-nigeria • argentina-nigeria gold medal olympics • olympic games soccer • olympic final nigeria-argentina • argentina's lionel messi and juan roman riquelme
Sectarian Violence in Nigeria
Sporadic outbursts of violence have become all too common in Africa's most populous nation. The 2008 conflict in Jos is a signal of the deep seated religious rivalry.
2008 jos riots • sectarian violence • city of jos • electoral violence in nigeria • ethnic conflict
Sporadic outbursts of violence have become all too common in Africa's most populous nation. The 2008 conflict in Jos is a signal of the deep seated religious rivalry.
2008 jos riots • sectarian violence • city of jos • electoral violence in nigeria • ethnic conflict
Violence Against Women in Africa
Despite 98 years of celebrating International Women's Day, and appropriate legislation being passed around the world, violence against women continues unabated.
international women’s day • violence against women • violence against women in south africa • violence against women in nigeria • violence against girls in schools
Despite 98 years of celebrating International Women's Day, and appropriate legislation being passed around the world, violence against women continues unabated.
international women’s day • violence against women • violence against women in south africa • violence against women in nigeria • violence against girls in schools
Another Anti-Bush Slander Debunked
Joseph Wilson anti-Bush charges collapse in the wake of two reports.
joseph wilson • senate intelligence report
Joseph Wilson anti-Bush charges collapse in the wake of two reports.
joseph wilson • senate intelligence report
CELC Conference
In the 1800's, C. F. W. Walther sought to unite confessional American Lutherans in a body of fellowship. Thus the Synodical Conference was born. The Synodical Conference broke apart in 1963 with the split between Missouri and Wisconsin. In its place has arisen a worldwide "synodical conference"--the Confessional Evangelical Lutheran Conference. These are the notes from this year's triennial conference.
celc • confessional • lutheranism • world • fellowship
In the 1800's, C. F. W. Walther sought to unite confessional American Lutherans in a body of fellowship. Thus the Synodical Conference was born. The Synodical Conference broke apart in 1963 with the split between Missouri and Wisconsin. In its place has arisen a worldwide "synodical conference"--the Confessional Evangelical Lutheran Conference. These are the notes from this year's triennial conference.
celc • confessional • lutheranism • world • fellowship
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
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
Breed Profiles: African Pygmy Goat
Article one of the breed profile series--an introduction to the pygmy goat breed.
pygmy • goat • breed • african • dwarf
Article one of the breed profile series--an introduction to the pygmy goat breed.
pygmy • goat • breed • african • dwarf
Baltimore's 12 Ethnic Festivals
Since the early 1970s, the ever growing Showcase of Nations Summer program has honored the heritage and customs of the diverse cultures of Maryland's vibrant city.
baltimore ethnic festivals • baltimore maryland events • showcase of nations ethnic festivals • food festivals • baltimore festival calendar
Since the early 1970s, the ever growing Showcase of Nations Summer program has honored the heritage and customs of the diverse cultures of Maryland's vibrant city.
baltimore ethnic festivals • baltimore maryland events • showcase of nations ethnic festivals • food festivals • baltimore festival calendar
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
Africa Cup of Nations Day 15
Hosts Ghana left it late to beat their close rivals Nigeria despite having a man sent off whilst the Ivory Coast had less trouble in seeing off Guinea.
africa cup of nations • didier drogba • cup of nations quarter finals • black stars • michael essien
Hosts Ghana left it late to beat their close rivals Nigeria despite having a man sent off whilst the Ivory Coast had less trouble in seeing off Guinea.
africa cup of nations • didier drogba • cup of nations quarter finals • black stars • michael essien
Analysis of Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart
Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe tells the story of the people of Umuofia on the Niger River. Beneath the story of Okonkwo lies a history and tradition never recorded
things fall apart • chinua achebe things fall apart • book analyis things fall apart • summary of things fall apart • achebe's thing fall apart
Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe tells the story of the people of Umuofia on the Niger River. Beneath the story of Okonkwo lies a history and tradition never recorded
things fall apart • chinua achebe things fall apart • book analyis things fall apart • summary of things fall apart • achebe's thing fall apart
Argentina Wins Olympic Games Soccer
Argentina retained its Olympic Games soccer gold medal from four years ago with a narrow 1-0 win over Nigeria in Beijing
argentina win olympic gold medal • argentina beat nigeria • argentina win olympics • argentina win gold medal • argentina olympic champions
Argentina retained its Olympic Games soccer gold medal from four years ago with a narrow 1-0 win over Nigeria in Beijing
argentina win olympic gold medal • argentina beat nigeria • argentina win olympics • argentina win gold medal • argentina olympic champions
Chickpeas with Spinach Recipe
Simple chickpeas and spinach complement each other in a mild sauce, made quickly from mostly pantry ingredients.
chickpea recipe • garbanzo bean recipe • vegetarian stew • vegetarian main dish • vegetarian one dish meal
Simple chickpeas and spinach complement each other in a mild sauce, made quickly from mostly pantry ingredients.
chickpea recipe • garbanzo bean recipe • vegetarian stew • vegetarian main dish • vegetarian one dish meal
Company Profile: ChevronTexaco Corporation
This article profiles the global energy giant ChevronTexaco Corporation.
stocks • energy • oil • finance • investing
This article profiles the global energy giant ChevronTexaco Corporation.
stocks • energy • oil • finance • investing
Cross Country by James Patterson
The latest in James Patterson's Cross series takes the renowned detective to the heart of Africa, where the rules are different...or perhaps non-existent.
cross country by james patterson • james patterson novels • thrillers set in africa • alex cross novels • 2008 best selling mystery novels
The latest in James Patterson's Cross series takes the renowned detective to the heart of Africa, where the rules are different...or perhaps non-existent.
cross country by james patterson • james patterson novels • thrillers set in africa • alex cross novels • 2008 best selling mystery novels
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