Nigeria

Violence and Death in Africa, 160 Characters at a Time

In Africa, mobile phones are big business. And big trouble. Religious riots in Nigeria are being sparked via SMS text message. READ»

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• Mobile Browser Use By Country: Or, What Do India And Nigeria Have In Common?

Former Nigerian Capital Gets Eco-City

A proposed energy-efficient satellite village uses the lagoon for cooling in Lagos, Africa's second largest city. READ»

Tech Award Laureates: Cows to Kilowatts Produces Clean, Waste-Reducing Energy

Each year, the Tech Awards honors innovators who use technology to benefit humanity. This year's winners are a motley crew, ranging from nutrient-rich rice and open-source math software to a slaughterhouse waste-reducing program ...READ»

Shell Admits Participation in Terrorism

I buy gas at Shell; Am I complicit in the terrorism? Probably.READ»

Corporate Social Responsibility Legislation On The Way

A new "revolutionary" bill is on the way. One senator has come up with a bill that will compel every company in Nigeria to devote 3.5 per cent of its gross profit to what he terms "corporate social responsibility". - Osebumere OdiaREAD»

Africa Technology and Investment Digest 3

Subscribe to Appfrica by Email Google Launches Africa Blog and Forum Google made a surprise announcement this week launching a new blog specifically focused on their efforts in sub-Saharan Africa.... The Secret Diaries ...READ»