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Background: Following nearly 16 years of military rule, a new constitution was adopted in 1999, and a peaceful transition to civilian government was completed. The president faces the daunting task of rebuilding a petroleum-based economy, whose revenues have been squandered through corruption and mismanagement, and institutionalizing democracy. In addition, the OBASANJO administration must defuse longstanding ethnic and religious tensions, if it is to build a sound foundation for economic growth and political stability. Despite some irregularities, the April 2003 elections marked the first civilian transfer of power in Nigeria's history.

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By Adventurouspirits
January 12th 2010

Nigeria a Country of Contrasts Africa » Nigeria

Pothole

For more information see our www.adventurouspirits.com We were anxious about entering Nigeria we had heard so many horror stories, but in order to head south there is currently no safe way to avoid Nigeria. We decided however to enter Nigeria further north thereby avoiding the busy main border crossing near Lagos. We approached the Nigerian border with some caution not quite knowing what to expect. The police welcomed us warmly into Nigeria and wished us a good trip. We headed for the health inspector who entered our vaccination details into his book and wished us a good trip and then we [View Full Entry]

By GYLI
October 26th 2009

Apen Conference Day one Africa » Nigeria

Woke up today for the APEN conference, and like many things in Africa, it was a exercise in waiting. We were picked up at 7:30 for a conference that was about 15 minutes away, and supposed to start at 9:00 am but actually started about 9:30. I also met my co-presenter, John Lobban from ISASA—Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa. He is a wonderful long-time schools person—he has seen lots from many angles, both inside of schools and for his association. Some differences between this conference and the usual: 1. As everyone was coming in—rather than play muzak—they played LOUD [View Full Entry]

By GYLI
October 25th 2009

Landing in Lagos Africa » Nigeria

Lagos off the wing

From the air above Lagos, one is struck by the lush green everywhere. Cities are smaller in Africa, so even though this is the biggest city in Nigeria, you don’t see any buildings until you are almost on top of the airport. Just trees for miles and miles and then a few squat buildings, then you are on the ground. A full applause from the Nigerians upon touchdown was a nice touch. As for the hotel—don’t ask, let’s just say it is well below the standards of both Ms. Cecilia Nipp and Ms. Rosie Lyons. They would have both moved to [View Full Entry]

By GYLI
October 23rd 2009

Back to Africa--Anyone have a book on Lagos Africa » Nigeria

Where is Nigeria

so what happens when your destination has not one book on the travel shelf? The Milwaukee airport has one of the best used bookstores anywhere--Renaissance books. And in their travel section they have everything! Europe, Asia, South America. Books that go back to the 60's. But nothing on Nigeria. Closest they have is Morocco. I guess that means once again I am off the tourist track. The GYLI adventure continues as I head to Nigeria for the first time. I will be doing a series of workshops for schools with APEN (Association of Private Educators Nigeria) as well as for the [View Full Entry]

By KiwiStyle
August 5th 2009

We've survived Nigeria :D Africa » Nigeria

Interns

Hoi! Nou dat was me een weekje zeg... Eerst helemaal vanuit Tamale naar Accra gegaan met de nachtbus, ppfttt dat was vermoeiend zeg, en dan die films die ze draaien, echt belachelijke kwaliteit (gewoon handcamera haha)..was ook zo typisch: super slechte wegen, komen we eindelijk bij een stukje 'snelweg' staan er om de 2 meter verkeersborden en dan ook echt werkelijk elke die ze hadden kunnen vinden ,dus van 'drempel' tot 'niet inhalen' tot '50' , juist...haha daarna bij nationaal bestuur geslapen en de volgende ochtend naar de ambassade om t visum te regelen...that's when the trouble started...eerst kon onze taxi [View Full Entry]

By LuBarnham
June 24th 2009

Heads Down in the Delta Africa » Nigeria

Male Drill, Afi

Behind a driver in a floppy white hat, and in the company of about sixteen Nigerians and Beninois, we cruised into the huge country that had occupied our thoughts and governed our plans for some time now. It was no joyride, this first journey into Nigeria. The intense prayers led by passengers on every bus that we took (‘dear lord, protect us from the blood-sucking demons on the highway’) showed how every journey undertaken was laden with a certain sense of vulnerability and danger. Smurf-hat had to pull the minibus over at every police check we came to, and we trooped [View Full Entry]

By philannie
June 3rd 2009

Nigeria-to Abuja quest for Angolan Visas May 26-June 3 Africa » Nigeria

Nigerian Roads

We entered Nigeria at Chikanda(where?) This godforsaken tiny outpost does not see many travellers and we were about to see why. This was the beginning of 3 days of the worst roads I have seen. 3 days of bouncing frayed nerves and giant thunderstorms. The road was so busy that one night we camped on it-no traffic all night except a couple of cows coming to drink from the giant potholes (I mean swimming pools). On Thursday 28 May we arrived in Abuja. We headed straight for the Sheraton Hotel where , like those who went before camped in their grounds. [View Full Entry]

By Flipjansen
August 29th 2008

First Weeks at The Royal Netherlands Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria Africa » Nigeria » Abuja

Beste familie, vrienden, vriendinnen, collega's en mensen die ik vergeten ben. Mijn eerste twee weken zitten erop en het gaat tot nu toe nog uitstekend. Ik ben gelukkig nog niet ziek geweest, maar dat zal er vast wel een keer van komen, getuige de omstandigheden. Mijn werk is zeer divers en heel interessant. Het kost teveel woorden om te zeggen wat ik exact doe, maar ik ben vooral bezig met mensenhandel en de juridische samenwerking tussen NED, Nig en overige VN lidstaten. Over twee weken komt er een delegatie vanuit Nederland, bestaande uit de hoofd Officier van Justitie en KLPD en [View Full Entry]

By Flipjansen
August 16th 2008

Welkomsbericht Africa » Nigeria » Abuja

Mensen, Op maandag 18 augustus is het na 5 maanden voorbereiden dan eindelijk zover, ik vertrek naar Abuja te Nigeria. Het doel van mijn reis is stage lopen op de Nederlandse ambassade voor een periode van 4 maanden. Ik hoop met deze stage ervaring op te doen binnen de rechtsgebieden van het internationale strafrecht en mensenrechten. Maar bovenal ga ik een groot avontuur tegemoet in een land wat door vele mensen wordt gezien als het meest criminele en corrupte land van het continent Afrika. Ik ben zeer benieuwd in hoeverre dit het geval is. Voorzichtigheid staat dan ook bovenaan! Mijn ervaringen [View Full Entry]

By CYBH
July 4th 2008

Happy 4th From Naija Land Africa » Nigeria » Abuja

First night in Abuja at Clubhouse

How Far Now? (Nigerian Broken English for "How are you doing?") Arrived into Lagos, Nigeria on Monday from Cairo (after going to bed at 1 am to witness the European Soccer Championships and getting up at 2 am to catch a 6 am flight). We took a puddle jumper to Abuja and met up with our man Abbas Abubakar at the airport. That night we ate a traditional Nigerian meal with Abbas' boss at his home. The meal included Mui Mui (pounded yam), Chicken Pepper Soup (didn't affect us then, but our paying the price dearly now), Elephant Fish and potatoes. [View Full Entry]

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