when the culprits happen to be Muslims? What would have happened if those Christians had succeeded in carrying out the blast? In a nation where the press in mainly in the hands of people of a particular faith‚ it is hard to be neutral in their reportage of these kinds of events; especially if it reinforces a stereotype and serves a hot selling item of news. John Akpava was caught with weapons at a Ministerial Press Briefing held at Radio House‚ Abuja. What would the press have done with this story
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Two‚ the cost and efficiency gains from the consolidation of the present 39 state-structure could be channelled towards improved provision of public services and better quality of governance. A computerised national identity card scheme has become an imperative. Three‚ states should invest in smart security‚ especially preventative security‚ which could involve phone tapping‚ extensive use of moles‚ and possible use of private armies and private military companies in protracted conflict areas
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It can be generally said that GIS involves or entails a computerized system that deals with data in terms of collection from many sources‚ efficient digital storage‚ managing and administering of data which includes integration of various data sets into a common database. It also involves easy and efficient selection and viewing of data in different varieties‚ conversion of data from one geometrical projection to another‚ rescaling and other computer maneuvers. Also data’s are analyzed‚ modeled and
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Contribution of Muslim Scholars to the Development Of Economics as a Science By Talha Waqar Generally‚ Western historians of ideas trace the beginnings of intellectual history from the Greco-Roman period‚ which ended around 300 BC‚ and then focus on the Renaissance (13th-16th century AD). The history of scientific‚ social and cultural thought during the period 300 BC to 12th century AD is either glossed over or ignored altogether. This presumed gap in the history of ideas is called "History’s Black
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2302-4593 Vol. 2 (5): 102 - 115 The impact of petroleum on economic growth in Nigeria Michael Baghebo Niger Delta University‚ Bayelsa State‚ Nigeria baghebomichael@yahoo.com Timothy Okule Atima Niger Delta University‚ Bayelsa State‚ Nigeria Abstract The study examines the impact of petroleum on economic growth of the Nigerian economy. Data covering the period 1980-2011 was collected from the Central Bank of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin‚ and transparency international Agency annual publications
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The Federal Republic of Nigeria‚ is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory‚ Abuja. The country is located in West Africa. The name Nigeria was taken from the Niger River running through the country. Nigeria is roughly split half and half between Muslims in the North and Christians in the South; a very small minority practice traditional religion. The people of Nigeria have an extensive history. Archaeological evidence shows that human habitation
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Transportation Revolution In the United States of America‚ before the 1800s‚ the only major revolution that had occurred had been the American Revolution. Before that‚ there hadn’t been any really revolutionary movements. That all changed in the early years of the 1800s‚ 1810 to be more precise. In that year‚ a new revolution had started in America‚ which was and is still known as the Transportation Revolution. During this period‚ which lasted from 1810 to 1850‚ things changed in the area of
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In more direct tests of the genetic contribution to clinical pain‚ twin
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NIGERIA AND THE BOMBER: THE GENESIS TO REVELATION Nigeria is a country in the West of Africa with an interesting population of over 160 million people. A British Colony‚ Nigeria was hitherto peaceful and seen as key to African development and interests. Such has been the opposite of the true state of the supposed Giant of Africa since gaining independence in 1960 and declaring a Republic in 1961. After years of Military Dictatorship and coups left the country under-developed for much of her early
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The development of colonial foundations did not all occur in one day. There are countless key factors that played an important role in response to the progression of the colonial foundations. Colonial political developments were influenced by traditions from their mother country - England‚ as well as many ideas of the Age of Enlightenment‚ and colonial experiences and many other aspects. Self-governing structures were common and yet varied in procedure and nature among the 13 colonies. The impact
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