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RuralReporters.com is a news platform with in-depth coverage of under-reported issues in rural communities in Nigeria and across Africa. We report on Agriculture, Health, Women and generally on Rural Development. To pitch a story idea or submit a report, please email: editor@ruralreporters.com-
Suspicion, anger and fear - the harsh reality of daily life in Ebola-hit Liberia
by Contributors - Nov 11, 2014• Award-winning series Africa Investigates back on Al Jazeera •Liberia: Living With Ebola starts on Wednesday, 12 November at 22:30 GMT The second season of Al Jazeera’s award-winning Africa Investigates kicks off on Wednesday, 12 November 2014, asking... -
Health Fact: How To Read A Stroke
by Contributors - Nov 11, 2014We are supporting RecallCenter to raise awareness about strokes, which is considered the 4th leading cause of death! If you live in a rural area or far away from medical center, here are quick things you must... -
Ebola: Personal Hygiene Should Remain A Top Priority
by Contributors - Oct 31, 2014This article is written by V-six Ejechi @Vsix_Ejechi and edited by Linus Okechukwu …a smartly-dressed man of average height, who was wearing an air of professionalism around him, walked into one of the new generation banks... -
Youth Embrace Entrepreneurship to Tackle Unemployment in Nigeria
by Contributors - Oct 28, 2014Fashogbon Abiodun David, 34, is the CEO of Fashi Fizzie, a fashion boutique, and Fizzie Republic, a marketing company, in Ibadan, a small city in southwestern Nigeria. David says he started his business a decade ago... -
Use Of Motorcycles In Nigeria: To Ban Or Not To Ban?
by Contributors - Oct 27, 2014What do you think about the current move by the federal government to ban the use of motorcycles in Nigeria? Smart move or not? One cannot but imagine how commuters living in “un-motor-able” communities will... -
Sex Workers Advocate for Decriminalization of Their Profession in Nigeria
by Contributors - Oct 25, 2014Patricia Okana, who is in her early 30s, is a commercial sex worker. “It is just like every other thing you do,” she says. “There are challenges, but I thank God it puts food on my... -
The Rise Of Africa’s Midi-Cities
by Contributors - Oct 20, 2014Africa’s population is on the rise due to many factors, from political stability to development in agriculture, industrialization, infrastructure, health care and security. It is also becoming obvious that most of the growth due to Urbanization... -
Social Media Awards Africa Unveiled
by Contributors - Oct 18, 2014Development Diaries Ltd/GTE has announced the maiden edition of The Social Media Awards Africa (SMAA) – a premier continental initiative established to recognize and celebrate excellence, creativity and impact of social media. The SMAA features 4... -
NOLLYWOOD STARS GEAR UP FOR THE 4TH AFRICA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (AFRIFF)
by Contributors - Oct 17, 2014After just three editions, the highly acclaimed Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) has become a reference point for notable film festivals of African origin, and the most recognised from Nigeria. Nollywood fast-rising star, O.C. Ukeje said... -
IRENA Supports Energy Access Initiatives For Africa And Asia
by Contributors - Oct 16, 2014By Wallace Mawire The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) recently organized a weeklong knowledge sharing workshop for energy business incubators and entrepreneurs from Asia and Africa from 22 to 27thof September, 2014. The programme is anchored...