· September, 2006

Stories about Nigeria from September, 2006

Nigeria: corruption in high places

Oloniyi David Ajao writes about corruption in high places in Nigeria, “Accusations have been that the Vice President is corrupt, and should not be allowed to stand as president in...

28 September 2006

Africa: renewable technologies

Africa Unchained writes, “Karekezi, S…surveys (PDF) the dissemination of renewable technologies in Sub-Saharan Africa…and attempts to evaluate the potential for these technologies to meet the energy needs of Africa’s poor…“

28 September 2006

Africa: dumping site for toxic waste

Grandiose Parlor asks whether Africa is a dumping site for global toxic waste: “The use of Africa as a dumping site for hazardous waste from industrialized nations is old news....

26 September 2006

Nigeria: remembering Mrs Ekpo

Black Looks remembers Mrs Margaret Ekpo, “Mrs Ekpo, along with the late Fumilayo Ransome Kuti, was one of Nigeria’s most ardent political activists and campaigners for women’s rights.”

24 September 2006

Nigeria's presidency 2007

The candidacy for Nigeria's presidency 2007 is a hot topic in the Africa's most populous nation. Nigerian Politics writes, “Ambassador Babagana Kingibe’s declaration to vie for the presidential ticket of...

17 September 2006

Pope, prophet, and violence

Following the controversy resulting from a speech delivered by Pope Benedict XVI, Chipla asks, “Why is the Prophet Mohammed above public intellectual debate anywhere in the world. Why are Muslims...

17 September 2006

African album covers

Benn Loxo asked its readers to submit their favorite African album covers: “After yesterday’s post Benn loxo listener, Michael, was the first to send in his favourite African LP covers.”...

17 September 2006