Africa
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Nigeria: PAPPCC, SAVI Sensitize Media Practitioners On Climate Change Reporting
Jul 20, 2014The participants made a field-trip to Bishop Kodji Community in Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area (LGA) of Lagos, Nigeria. The Island, which has about 25,000 – 30000 residents, can be accessed from CMS with the aid... -
14 Quotes To Inspire You On 2014 Nelson Mandela International Day!
Jul 18, 2014In November 2009, the United Nations General Assembly declared 18 July “Nelson Mandela International Day” to honour the former South African President’s contribution to the culture of peace and freedom (July 18 was the birthday of... -
Community Focus: When It Rains In Agbado
Jul 11, 2014The rainy season is here in full force. For farmers and food producers, rain, among other things, is a natural blessing that waters their crops and sustains their animals. However, for some communities – particularly those... -
Education: A Powerful Tool For Rural Development
Jul 8, 2014Many inhabitants of Ijora Badia community in Lagos, Nigeria, live in sheds that are mostly built with stilts and iron sheets. Those who can afford decent accommodation live in single rooms while many others who have... -
Stop The Lip-service, Relocate Gutsura
Jul 5, 2014Gutsura has been experiencing flood since 2003. Located in Gummi local government area of Zamfara state, Northwest Nigeria, the village has a population of about 3,000 people, dominated by the Hausa tribe. The major occupation of... -
Nigeria’s Cashless Policy Goes National
Jul 1, 2014Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) cashless policy implementation is now national. The policy, which was introduced in June 2012, is aimed at enhancing convenience by encouraging electronic-based transactions and reducing the amount of hard currency in... -
Northern Nigeria Is Just As Safe As Everywhere Else – David Lawal
Jun 30, 2014Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie was definitely not wrong when she said paying attention to one side of a story denies you the real picture of the whole story. The time seems right for all to realize that... -
Young People Hold The Key To Fighting Diseases In Africa
Jun 22, 2014“Young Africans are the key to a healthy future for the continent.” Those were the words of the Executive Director for Africa, Junior Doctors Network, World Medical Association; Patrick Ezie who has maintained that young Africans are... -
Why African Governments Must Focus On Agri-business As The Catalyst For Africa Growth
May 31, 2014In Africa, the Population Reference Bureau estimates that Africa’s population will to rise to as much as 2.4 billion by the year 2050 – with the youth accounting for about 40 percent of this number. The...