diseases and wars. It is very rare for America to shine light on Africa because of positive developments. For example in November 1993 to June 1998 when the horrendous dictator Abacha was ruling Nigeria‚ Africa had America’s attention. It was regular to hear about the “big bad wolf” dictator of Nigeria in the papers. Another example was in May 1999 to May 2007 when president Obasanjo was elected. Obasanjo was a very excellent leader and very fair‚ the equality of religion had gain far less attention
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Things fall Apart ‘Things fall apart’ by Chinua Achebe was a unique novel that showcased the cultural history of pre-colonial Nigeria in the 1890s. The main character Okonkwo; was a hardworking and strict man whose pride and self-driven ambition eventually caused his demise. The climax of the novel dealt with Okonkwo’s fall from grace which created a chain reaction of unfortunate events. One of the most prominent themes in this novel was ‘love and family relationships’‚ which reflected the main
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intensity of storms‚ floods‚ hurricanes‚ droughts‚ increased frequency of fires‚ poverty‚ malnutrition and series of health and socio-economic consequences. It has a cumulative effect on natural resources and the balance of nature. Desertification in Nigeria arises from the demands of increased populations that settle on the land in order to grow crops and graze animals. However‚ desertification is presently affecting the eleven northern states and is also considered the most pressing environmental problem
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peninsula of South Africa that are 75 000 years old. Rock painting‚ Herdsmen‚ African art history‚ Algeria A study of African art history indicates the earliest sculpture forms found come from Nigeria and are dated around 500BC. The basic subject is the human figure and strong formal qualities were exhibited with strong design features creating balance and harmony. These formal design qualities combined with a powerful spirituality and expressive
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Summary/Paraphrase Chinua Achebe – “Marriage is a Private Affair” Setting – the action of this story takes place in two locations Lagos‚ Nigeria – a modern city An Igbo village in Nigeria Characters – Nene – fiancée and later the wife of Naemeka; she is from the Ibibio tribe. She has been educated at the university and is a school teacher. She is a modern young Nigerian woman who wants to be accepted by her husband’s father. Naemeka – young Nigerian man from the Igbo tribe who has moved
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Symbolism in Purple Hibiscus The novel Purple Hibiscus‚ by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie‚ is a story of a young girl ‚ who tries to find her own voice and speak out against her violent oppressive father. The novel is set in post-post-colonial Nigeria‚ in a time in which the government was run by a military dictatorship. There are a number of symbols used to help develop ideas in the text; the three most important ones being purple and red hibiscuses and Mama’s figurines. The red hibiscuses are symbolic
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In the novel “Things Fall Apart‚” written by Chinua Achebe‚ the Ibo cultural aspect of their religion is highly significant in their lifestyle‚ as in their community. It is seen in the way they communicate‚ or don’t communicate‚ with one another. Religion is a strong holding point in their tribes. However‚ the perspective of religious tradition changes throughout the novel once colonialism‚ and Christianity‚ are introduced by the white missionaries. Differences in religious beliefs would be a reasoning
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Oscar Martine 12/4/12 English 5 Period 1 Book Report: Things Fall Apart Things Fall Apart is a story that takes place in Nigeria. From the setting it tells us that the culture of Okonkwo‚ and other characters in the story‚ is completely different from cultures outside of Africa. The story’s setting helps us understand Okonkwo’s point of view and what the norm is in his society. The reader has to adapt to the mindset of the characters in the story in order to have a full
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Emerging from devastation‚ Johnathan Iwegbu‚ a character that shows grave strength and perseverance in the story “Civil Peace”. The story takes place in Nigeria. While the war the family lived in a military camp. The civil war brought great pain to his family. He was married to his wife Maria‚ and five children one claimed by the war. The Jonathan and his family were grateful they made it through the war and could return home. “I count myself luckily” a heart filled with gratefulness and thankfulness
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Videos Related Institutions Social Media Twitter Facebook YouTube Home Home Further Clarifications On Cash-Less Lagos Project Cash-less Lagos Project | FAQ on Cash-less Lagos Project | Point of Sale (POS) Guidelines The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new policy on cash-based transactions which stipulates a ‘cash handling charge’ on daily cash withdrawals or cash deposits that exceed N500‚000 for Individuals and N3‚000‚000 for Corporate bodies. The new policy on cash-based
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