Nigeria can fight rural banditry in northern region
Banditry is on the increase in northern Nigeria. This is a region with many security problems, chief among them Boko
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Ghana pays $454 million a year for generating excess power; plans to save cost
Ghana’s plans to stop paying for power that it doesn’t consume may cost the country as much as $2 billion
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How Nigeria Got Hit with a $9.6 Billion Judgment Debt in London
Nigeria has received a legal hiding after a UK court awarded a private company a US$9.6 billion judgment debt against the West
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Somalia’s Economy is Improving
Somalia’s economy is expected to grow by 2.9% this year, from 2.8% last year, before growth quickens to 3.2-3.5% in
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Xenophobic Attacks: South Africa Closes Embassy in Nigeria
South Africa has temporarily closed its diplomatic missions in Nigeria following reprisal attacks by Nigerians triggered by xenophobic violence in
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Africa’s fastest-growing cities
By DW.COM Africa’s cities are experiencing a population boom. Some of them are growing at unheard of rates. Take a
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The Dollar, the Euro and Now the West African Eco
Regional currency aims to bolster trade despite obstacles Debate over fixed or floating regime could again delay launch By Tope Alake and Alonso
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New media is misrepresenting women in Africa: what feminists can do
By TheConversation.Com When computer technology made electronic communication possible, the “new media” emerged: email, chat rooms, blogs, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook
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Gabrielle: Men Cause 100% of Unwanted Pregnancies
Our conversation about abortion places the burden of responsibility on women. I argue men are the root cause. By Gabrielle
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Ransom-Driven Kidnapping Has Become Security Problem In Nigeria
By Chukwuma Al Okoli, Federal University Lafia Frequent acts of violent crime have grown to form a major threat to
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