I’ve been following some African
I’ve been following some African news sources recently as I’m getting ready to go to Nigeria. Of course things are a bit crazy there, what with the exploding ammunition dump and the police striking. Still, as the last story below shows, there are attempts to move the country and people forward.
Nigeria: Government Protests Foreign Media Coverage of Unrest
“The federal government yesterday protested against foreign media coverage of recent unrest in Nigeria, describing it as “unbalanced, sensational and inciting.””
On AllAfrica.com: Top News via NewsIsFree
Nigeria: The Lagos Tragedy: Senate to Assess Armouries Nationwide, Considers compensation to victims
“Investigates $60.5m FRCN contract scam.”
On AllAfrica.com: Top News via NewsIsFree
Nigeria: Teachers’ Institute Evolves a 5-Year Strategic Plan
“The governing council of the National Teachers’ Institute (NTI), Kaduna has approved a five year strategic plan which will transform the institute into Africa’s foremost distance education institution and one of the leading distance education institutions in the world.”