Stories about Nigeria from July, 2007
Nigeria: This is Port Harcourt
Titilayo remembers her experience in Port Harcourt: “I am writing this from Kaduna, a commercial hub of northern Nigerian. I had to travel from Abuja to Kaduna by road and by Nigerian standards, I will call the roads…smoo0ooth roads. This prompted me to reminisce on my first visit to Port...
Nigeria: Internet for Jobs Initiative
Oro announces the launching of Nigeria's Internet for Jobs Initiative: “Today was another major milestone in my quest for support for young Nigerians in the area of ICT Entrepreneurship. It was the launchig of the Nigeria Internet Group’s Internet for Jobs (I4J) Initiative, and also the announcement of the Youth...
Nigeria: Talking About Aggregation, Copyright and Professionalism
Who knew that when the people behind Naijalive.net decided to set up an aggregator (or an "aggregator" of a different kind, as they put it), their efforts would lead to a discussion about aggregation, copyright and professionalism? What is a blog aggregator? Is copying and pasting a form of aggregation? Must owners of aggregators seek permission from bloggers before using their content? What are the technical requirements for a good aggregator?
Nigeria: True Love magazine features Nigerian female bloggers
Several Nigerian female bloggers are featured on the West Africa's True Love magazine:”Bella is still very much incognito…but has a very sweet interview along with the bloggers who inspired her to start, Adaure and Taureanminx. As well as Bimbo Lads, and Mona!!”
Nigeria: aggregation is not duplication
Akin's comments regarding a new Nigerian blog “aggregator”: “My candid advice is for the mover of NaijaLive to confer with the owners of AfricanLoft and AltNigeria, probably an email to a techie like Chxta would come in handy too – they all seem to know a good deal about the...
Nigeria: Two Heroic Nigerian Cops; Borderless Office
This week’s blog round-up begans from Nigeria, where Yomi shares a rare story of two brave Nigerian policemen who braved the odds to fight-back about 30 well-armed bank robbers with one of the policemen loosing his life in the process.
Nigeria: New Yam Festival
Ugo Daniels informs us about the New Yam Festival: “It’s getting nearer to that time of the year when every Igbo person gathers to celebrate the Iwa ji afo (New Yam Festival). For those who may want to know, Yam is the main agricultural crop of the Igbos and also...
Nigeria: listen to Dudu Radio
Listen to Dudu Radio: “”…Dudu Radio broadcasts a selection of pre-recorded programs which provides listeners all over the globe with the opportunity to listen to a variety of music genres, including traditional and modern Nigerian and Africa music.”
Nigeria: a book on impact of mobile technology
Kenny writes about the book, Mobile Telephony: Leveraging Strengths and Opportunities for Socio-Economic Transformation in Nigeria, “Dominated by the voices of women's groups, market traders, businessmen and women, students and members of the public, the book gives a unique insight into the impact of mobiles at the grassroots level of...
Nigeria: reflections on the Nigerian strike
Sokari reflects on the nationwide strike, which tooks place last month in Nigeria: “For a brief 4 days between, 20th and 23rd June, Nigerians from across the country joined in a nationwide strike which brought the country to a standstill. However, the opportunity to achieve the beginnings of fundamental change...
Nigeria: Nollywood: making honey from a hard stone
Pamela's World discusses the Nigerian film industry, Nollywood: “Nollywood is currently one of the largest multi billion film producing industries in the world after Hollywood and Bollywood. Nigerians have again proven that the ability to bring honey from a hard stone WITHOUT external support is something within the survivalist Nigerian...
