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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 le_flow
September 9th 2006

With open arms Africa » Nigeria

Shepherd
A young Fulani boy arrive in a small village at the Mandala plateau, Taraba state.

Known in the backpacker grapevine as “scam-land” and housing the world’s most corrupt government - Nigeria was not a country we looked forward to enter. But the bad reputation is undeserved. Never before had we met such openhearted hospitality throughout a whole country. And every day we were amazed by the country’s dramatic and beautiful nature. With huge rocks rising from the open savannah in the north and mountains draped in fleshy jungle in the south. After some minor difficulties with the border police at Katsina we went by bush taxi down so [View Full Entry]

By frequent traveller
July 18th 2006

Wish me Luck Africa » Nigeria

Eko Beach kids

falamo bridge - a sight for sore eyes - lets just say with what I saw peopel doing over the side of the bridge you really would not wish to be on a boat underneath - YUK lekki market is the palce to visit - all sorts of wares on sale and the best, freshest fruit and veggies night fighters - Pats Bar, Why nots - notorious bars that of course are worthy of a visit shopping centres are suprisingly western and modern [View Full Entry]

By Einherjar
May 20th 2006

Exploring the coast of Nigeria Africa » Nigeria » Niger Delta

Sunrise
Halfway through my shift I get to see alot of cool sunrises

I've been having quite an interesting time out here when I'm not busy working off the coast. I have spent a good three weeks in and about Escravos and a small time in Badagry. Escravos is a bit different from Port Harcourt and Lagos, and it is definately an *oil* town now, with a good size seaport and airport nearby. Both Escravos and Badagry were key ports in the slave trade from what I understand from talking to various people whom I work with and my cab drivers. Unfortuantely I did not visit any of the museems and historical sites devoted [View Full Entry]

By Einherjar
May 1st 2006

The first few days Africa » Nigeria

Scenic dusk
All those little lights on the horizon are fire plums from rigs. Kinda pretty in an odd sort of way.

I'm making a bad habit of slipping off into my own little world far too often. Sorry for loss of contact. So I'm offshore at the moment, right off a place called Escravo, Nigeria. Pretty area, if you can stand the giant plums of fire bellowing out from the various rigs dotted about the water. The barge I'm on carries a compliment of 10 armed securit guards and has two machine gun nests "just in case". So very different from my usual treks around the globe for work. Anyways....My flight into Nigeria was long. So long. In the process I missed [View Full Entry]

By renewablenigeria
March 13th 2006

Calabar Impressions Africa » Nigeria

She look masochistic to you, Lonely Planet?
OK then.

So my new hometown of Calabar, Nigeria is a ridiculously wussy section of a country “only for the most masochistic of travelers” (thanks for nothing Lonely Planet). Calabar is the calm capital city/town of Cross River state. Right next door to the Niger Delta oil wells, this relatively conflict-free state is governed by Donald Duke, an ambitious and universally adored governor who shines against the corruption-soaked backdrop of Nigerian politics. But this relative serenity isn’t necessarily obvious at first glance. Bars and security gates stand before most windows and doo [View Full Entry]

By renewablenigeria
March 12th 2006

My Nigerian Family and Friends Africa » Nigeria

My Home
I live with the Orok family who lives in the house of the right. To the left of the compound lies an open air Pentecostal church whose members often sing me to sleep at night and sometimes wake me up ... [more]

Compilation of some of the phemoninal individuals I got to know here: [View Full Entry]

Ekanem Orok: The most unlikely friend I've ever had

By renewablenigeria
March 10th 2006

Nigeria's (partially functional) Systems Africa » Nigeria

NEPA = Never Expect Power Always
Also the National Electric Power Authority. NEPA is what people call the grid in Nigeria, although NEPA actually no longer exists. It was recently privitized and the Power Holding Company of Nigeria i... [more]

Call me a nerd (I do it all the time!), but I found the infrastructure here one of the most fascinating things about Nigeria. Particularly when I was sitting in the dark with no electricity at all (ie most nights). It also made me realize how little I knew/thought about the North American grid system. Luckily, my brilliant electrical engineer of a boyfriend and many people here tirelessly worked on quenching my ignorance - for both countries. [View Full Entry]

By renewablenigeria
January 18th 2006

Calabar Christmas Carnival Africa » Nigeria

Costumes from Akpabuyo Region

The day after Xmas, Calbar held its first ever holiday parade. I got a little camera happy and also took a number of movies, which give a fuller representation of the festive atmosphere. Just right-click on the link to download. Movie List (Left Click to download) These masquerade (or Ekpas) who often frequent the Calabar streets even when there isn’t a carnival going on, “scaring” people into giving them 20 Niria (~20 cents) [url=http://www.renewablenigeria.org/mon/movies/NorthCRSdanci [View Full Entry]

By renewablenigeria
January 17th 2006

Rainforest Adventures Africa » Nigeria

Patterns in the Sky

Barry and I visited a bush camp run by the Centre for Education Research and Conservation for Primates and Nature (CERCOPAN). Definitely check out their website: www.cercopan.org MOVIE LIST (Left Click to download) Bike ride to Rokho Camp. Close Encounters with the dominant male of the Red Capped Mangabey group. Close Encounters Our guide clearing the trail on o [View Full Entry]

By renewablenigeria
January 15th 2006

AIDS Sign Post Collection Africa » Nigeria

Calabar Street Sign
The prevalence rate of AIDS in Cross River State is estimated at 12.5%, the highest in Nigeria.

Signs of Change? [View Full Entry]

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