Diary of a Commuter
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TRANSITION; MDGS INTO THE SDGs; KENYA DEFINES WHAT IT WILL TAKE?
Feb 23, 2015I am here wondering how to phrase my thoughts on the MDGs seeing as I just heard the word MDGs for the first time in 2008 when I joined the university and sat in one... -
West African Development Bank is raising XOF115 billion to support the 2014-2015 cotton season in Benin
Feb 20, 2015For the third consecutive year, the West African Development Bank (BOAD) in its capacity as Arranger, is raising funds to support the cotton season in Benin. The Agreement relating thereto was signed by and between Mr. Christian... -
Some Environmental Issues Nigeria Should Be Aware Of… @OlumideIDOWU
Feb 20, 2015By Olumide Idowu Nigeria has an organized system of nature preserves, game reserves, and national parks in addition to a forest management system. But most environment management activities are carried out at the state level. Law... -
HDI-FOI SUIT: COURT ORDERS TWO LG COUNCILS TO DISCLOSE BUDGETS AND APPROVED EXPENDITURE
Feb 19, 2015Following three separate suits filed on May 15, 2014 by Human Development Initiatives (HDI) against Oshimili South, Ika South and Oshimili North Local Government Councils in Delta State, a Federal High Court in Asaba has issued an order of mandamus compelling two of the... -
Community Watch: Shell Agrees £55 Million Settlement With Bodo Community
Jan 7, 2015The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC), has today announced a £55 million settlement agreement with the Bodo community in respect of the two highly regrettable operational spills in the area in 2008. The... -
Happy New Year: Are You An Entrepreneur In Rural Africa? Here Is A Great Opportunity Worth Exploring!
Jan 1, 2015If you are a business or social entrepreneur based in rural Africa, here is a great opportunity worth exploring! A Nigerian entrepreneur, Tony Elumelu, is giving out $100m to support business ideas or existing businesses not... -
US Govt Partners FG To Improve Cocoa Production
Dec 9, 2014The United States Agency International Development (USAID) has announced that it is supporting the efforts of the Government of Nigeria and its Agricultural Transformation Agenda to take a demand-driven approach to the development of the Nigerian... -
“GOVERNMENT IS NOT INVESTING IN SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH”-Dr Kole Shettima
Dec 1, 2014At the 3rd Nigerian Family Planning Conference that held at the Ladi Kwali Hall in Sheraton Hotel, Abuja, Dr Kole Shetima, Co Chairman of the 3rd Nigerian Family Planning Conference and Chair of Annual Population Series,... -
Experts Call For Alliances To Improve Family Planning In Nigeria
Nov 28, 2014Medical experts at the 3rd Nigerian Family Planning Conference which held at the Ladi Kwali Hall of Sheraton Hotel, Abuja, have advocated for alliances from different sectorial groups to improve family planning in Nigeria. Dr Farouk... -
Employment: Nigeria Boosts Informal Sector With More Opportunities
Nov 28, 2014By David Atilola The Federal Ministry of Labour and Productivity has been recently strengthened and given a boost for more efficiency and effectiveness, through the recruitment of more labor and factory officers. This was made known...