Youth Action Partners for Development (YAP4D)

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falling Nigeria

More than forty years of nigerian independent.the people are yet to have sense of belonging in Nigeria.the political class has disappointed the people they claimed that they are representing.Beware nigerians.nobody can ask for your rights for you ,unless you do. Continue

Added by nnanaba obinna on November 9, 2009 at 1:04pm — No Comments

Climate Talks!

Dear Friends, Something big happened on Wednesday, November 3 at the United Nations climate talks in Barcelona. A delegate from the Gambia, speaking on behalf of all African countries, signified that Africa will not negotiate until rich countries make commitments on carbon emissions targets. Africa staged a small revolution, and it was all because of you. Typically, delegates from small countries don't speak up forcefully, even if they disagree with what's being said. This time, they knew that… Continue

Added by Unyime on November 5, 2009 at 11:50pm — No Comments

Vision 2020 and the New Society

By Olisaemeka Akukwe “For lack of vision, my people perish”, so enthused the Christian holy book. ‘In spite of visions, my people perish’ is the Nigeria reality. Or so it seems. We have had litany of visions in Nigeria wearing different robes. Everybody ‘knew’ there will be “housing for all in the year 2000.” Everyone ‘knew’ there will be “health for all in the year 2000.” It’s 2009 now, I think. And the visions have been fast forwarded to 2020, with the typical panel beating. Top 20 economy in… Continue

Added by Igwe-Ebi Vivian on November 4, 2009 at 1:23pm — 1 Comment

The Tata Africa Scholarships 2009/2010

The Tata Africa Scholarships have been in existence since 2006 and have grown from strength to strength over the years. This year, a total of 40 scholarships have been made available to students across South Africa. Tata Africa Scholarship Awards are awarded for post-graduate studies at Masters or Doctoral level, in the following areas: • Build Environment; • Computer/Information Sciences; • Engineering; • Mathematics/Statistics; • Financial Management; • Life Sciences; and • Natural Sciences Ea… Continue

Added by fure on October 28, 2009 at 1:26pm — 1 Comment

Cervical Cancer

Where and what the cervix is The cervix is another name for the neck of the womb. The womb and cervix are part of a woman's reproductive system, which is made up of the - Vagina - Womb, including the cervix - Ovaries There are two ovaries, one on each side of the body. The ovaries produce an egg each month in fertile women. Women are fertile between puberty (when periods start) and the menopause (or change of life, when the periods stop). Each ovary is connected to the womb by a tube ca… Continue

Added by Oyedokun Barakat Oyetomilola on October 28, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

2010 Google Anita Borg Scholarship for Female Students from Europe, Middle East, Africa

Dr. Anita Borg (1949-2003) devoted her adult life to revolutionising the way we think about technology and dismantling barriers that keep women and minorities from entering computing and technology fields. Her combination of technical expertise and fearless vision continues to inspire and motivate countless women to become active participants and leaders in creating technology. As part of Google’s ongoing commitment to furthering Anita’s vision, we are pleased to announce The Google Anita Borg M… Continue

Added by fure on October 28, 2009 at 9:19am — No Comments

Inflammation of the Urinary Bladder- Cystitis

About cystitis Cystitis is the inflammation of the bladder due to an infection or irritation. Anyone can get cystitis, but it's most common in women. Cystitis can be painful, particularly when you pass urine, but it usually clears up within a few days. Urine is produced by each of your two kidneys and drains into your bladder through tubes called ureters. When you pass urine, the bladder contracts, squeezing urine out of your body through a tube called the urethra. Usually cystitis onl… Continue

Added by Oyedokun Barakat Oyetomilola on October 27, 2009 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Bode George was sent to prison for two years.

The former Nigeria Port Authority (NPA) board Chairman and a Chieftain of the ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, was on Monday convicted by Justice Olubunmi Oyewole of the Lagos High Court. Mr. Oyewole sentenced Mr. George and four other former board members of the NPA to two years each on a seven-count charge and another six months each on a 28-count charge. The seven-count charge included abuse of office, while the 28-count charge was on wilful disobedience to lawful author… Continue

Added by Washington Dick on October 27, 2009 at 8:59am — No Comments

Crowded Places Challeng 2009...£10,000 GBP cash award for 1st Place

The 2nd annual Crowded Places Challenge aims to bring fresh thinking to the problem of protecting the general public from the threat of terrorism in crowded urban environments. At present, governments and industry are looking for more effective ways to respond to the huge challenges posed by securing crowded places. To improve the ability to understand and model crowd behaviour, the Global Security Challenge, together with BAE Systems and the UK’s INSTINCT programme, have launched the Crowded P… Continue

Added by fure on October 22, 2009 at 1:51pm — No Comments

Combating Aids in the developing countries.

Combating HIV/AIDS in developing countries requires empowering people to act on their own. Focusing on prevention of HIV and on expanding access to antiretroviral treatment for people living with AIDS is critically important to the fight against HIV/AIDS, but alone this strategy is not enough to tackle the problem. Combating HIV/AIDS in low and middle income countries requires more than prevention and treatment—important as this two pronged strategy is. It requires improving the conditions under… Continue

Added by Oyedokun Barakat Oyetomilola on October 21, 2009 at 10:44pm — 2 Comments

Church donates helmets to motorcyclists

Church donates helmets to motorcyclists Ibok went into a church on Thursday with his motorcycle and a hard hat, but left with a free helmet on his head and a smile on his face. Ninety-nine other commercial motorcyclists got free helmets and words of advice from The Wealthy Place, a church on 7th Avenue, Fes… Continue

Added by Washington Dick on October 21, 2009 at 12:20pm — 1 Comment

The Triumph of Diplomacy: Kudos to Joy Ogwu

Nigeria's candidacy for a spot in the United Nations Security Council was no secret. However, one thing is to wish; another is to make it happen. Enter Her Excellency, Professor Joy U. Ogwu, the first female Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the United Nations. A sea… Continue

Added by Washington Dick on October 21, 2009 at 12:12pm — No Comments

Outsourcing & Contact Centre East Africa 2009 11-12 November 2009

With the landing of two undersea cables in East Africa in 2009, the region will have the international broadband capacity at competitive prices to enter the world outsourcing market as a serious player. Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda each have developed national BPO, KPO and/or ITO strategies and are a… Continue

Added by Washington Dick on October 21, 2009 at 11:46am — No Comments

Software Quality Assurance & Testing Boot Camp 16-20 November 2009 Jacaranda Hotel Naroibi Pdf_ico…

Software Quality Assurance & Testing Boot Camp 16-20 November 2009 Jacaranda Hotel Naroibi Pdf_icon_small AITEC is proud to present the very first Software Quality Assurance and Software Testing course in the region, designed and delivered by our partner, Tezza Business Solutions, a US-based IT and business… Continue

Added by Washington Dick on October 21, 2009 at 11:33am — No Comments

Walking to keep the lights on in Nigeria

Walking to keep the lights on in Nigeria five thousand people braved the hot sun yesterday in Ikeja to protest the country's poor power supply. Participants in "Walk for Light", a campaign begun by Daystar Christian Center, Ikeja, walked almost five kilometres from Ikosi Road, Oreg… Continue

Added by Washington Dick on October 21, 2009 at 11:30am — No Comments

Customer Service and Contact Centre, West Africa, 2009

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Added by Washington Dick on October 21, 2009 at 11:28am — No Comments

ComBIT Africa, 2009

ComBIT Africa 3-4 November 2009 the Lagoon Conference Centre, Lagos, Nigeria Pdf_icon_small ComBIT Africa has it roots in Nigeria’s burgeoning telecommunications sector, having been the showcase for the industry since it was launched by ATCON 14 years ago (previously called NICOMM and changed to ComBIT in 2008). The event has grown to be the country’s premier ICT event. In light of Nigeria’s leading regional role and to the era of rapid convergence, the event has been expanded to be Africa-wide… Continue

Added by Washington Dick on October 21, 2009 at 11:19am — No Comments

Social Entreprise Summit SAN FRANCISCO 2010!!

A new sector is emerging with the primary purpose of addressing social, environmental and economic challenges of our time. The growth of social enterprise has the potential to be a defining innovation of this century. Don’t miss this international forum advocating for increased social impact through soci… Continue

Added by Timothy Ogene on October 19, 2009 at 11:58pm — No Comments

Crossing Borders' Global Studies Programme..APPLY!!!

In the course of Crossing Borders Global Studies you will cross your personal, cultural, and ideological borders to become an aware global citizen. You will test your ideas and build your capacity to act in the world. You will discover the global perspective in all that you do. You will examine globali… Continue

Added by Timothy Ogene on October 19, 2009 at 9:00pm — No Comments

Opportunity

Strategic Partnerships and Donor Relationship Manager Are you a compelling communicator? Do you have a passion for addressing global social and environmental issues? Do you have experience leading teams and managing projects? Do you believe in the power of young people to change the world? see http://opps.tigweb.org/7715 for details. Continue

Added by fure on October 17, 2009 at 3:29pm — No Comments