CHRONOLOGY-Conflict in Nigeria's oil delta The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) is responsible for attacks that have cut a fifth of the OPEC member's output since it emerged late in 2005. Below is a chronology of conflict in the Niger Delta since then. MORE>>>
Nigerian presidency denies resignation claim
LAGOS (AFP) — A report Tuesday by Nigeria's official news agency that President Umaru Yar'Adua may resign because of ill health set off renewed speculation about the leader and brought a furious denial from the presidency. MORE>>>
Nigerian economy grows 6.65 pct in Q2 2008-cbank
LAGOS, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Nigeria's economy grew by 6.65 percent year-on-year in the second quarter, against a lower revised figure of 5.54 percent in the first quarter, the central bank said on Tuesday. MORE>>>
From hellion to helperYoung Etim was miserable in the parochial school she attended beginning in kindergarten. The middle of seven children, she was ridiculed for her hand-me-down clothing. Most of the other kids were mean, she said, and also took potshots at her natural hairstyle. The teachers, Etim said, were racist and not much more understanding. MORE>>>
AIMS’ to Promote Islamic Banking and Finance in Africa
The Academy for International Modern Studies (AIMS), a Catham based Islamic Banking and Finance Institution has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Green Oasis Associates Ltd (GOAL) MORE>>>
Wenger changed my life - Kanu
The Nigeria legend is grateful to Arsenal manager Wenger, who signed him from Inter in 1998 and helped him bounce back to form and continue his career at the highest level. MORE>>>
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