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U.S. Consulate, Ford Foundation, Partner Others To Kick-Off New Year Carrington Fellowship
Jun 30, 2015The U.S. Consulate General and the Ford Foundation has brought together civil society, development practitioners, and the newest group of youth fellows to kick-off the fourth year of the Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative (CYFI). The event... -
U.S. Condemns Latest Boko Haram Attacks in Nigeria
Jun 26, 2015Following the recent Boko Haram attacks in Borno State, the United States Government has offered her deepest sympathy and condolences to the families and friends of the victims that resulted in more than 40 deaths. In... -
US President Barack Obama to Host Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari
Jun 26, 2015On Monday, July 20, President Obama will host Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari at the White House. In a Press Release sent to RuralReporters, it reads that the visit will underscore the United States’ longstanding friendship with... -
U.S. donates Insecticide-Treated Bed nets to Prevent Malaria
Jun 22, 2015The Director U.S Agency for International Development (USAID), Michael T. Harvey has announced the donation of nearly four million insecticide-treated bed nets to Cross River and Ebonyi states as part of the U.S. government’s commitment through... -
Nigeria Police Force Sacks Badagry Community, Residents Call For Governor Ambode’s Intervention
Jun 22, 2015Dwellers of Mowo Phase II, Araromi Ale, and Atiporome in Badagry, Lagos State have for the umpteenth time stormed the State Government House in Alausa, Ikeja, to detest the forceful eviction and demolition of their homes... -
U.S. Consul General Encourages Nigerian Youth to Make an Impact
Jun 8, 2015The Carrington Youth Fellowship Alumni Network (CYFAN) was launched Saturday, June 6, during a reception for youth, community and business leaders, hosted by U.S. Consul General Jeffrey Hawkins at his home. CYFAN is an association of... -
U.S. Ambassador Congratulates Newest Mandela Washington Fellows
May 22, 2015The U.S. Embassy and Consulate General recently recognized 40 young Nigerians selected to participate in the 2015 Mandela Washington Fellowship. The Mandela Washington Fellowship is the flagship program of the President’s Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI)... -
US Vice President Commends Goodluck Jonathan On Peaceful Election
Apr 21, 2015Vice President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, today spoke today with Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan to commend him for his leadership in ensuring Nigeria’s recent elections were peaceful and orderly. In a telephone... -
US Vice President Joe Biden Pledges To Work with Nigerian President-Elect Muhammadu Buhari
Apr 16, 2015Vice President of the United States, Joe Biden has assured Nigerian President-elect Muhammadu Buhari of its commitment to expand collaboration with Nigeria on issues of common concern, including economic and security matters. Biden said this while... -
US Commends Jega, Promises To Work With Newly Elected President Mohammed Buhari
Apr 2, 2015The Secretary of State for the United States of America, John Kerry has congratulates the Nigerian Government on the peaceful and historic elections held last weekend. In a press statement issued to several media platforms, Kerry...