This year, the United Nations announced that Nigeria's film industry had surpassed the U.S. in numbers of feature films produced. Explore an interactive feature about the top film-producing nations and read a Q&A about the rise of "Nollywood."
All Posts Tagged With: "Nigeria"
Q&A / Video
October 7, 2009
Nigeria’s Nollywood produces more films than U.S.
Interview (video)
July 28, 2009
Dozens in Nigeria killed in deadly militant violence
Militants in Nigeria have been attacking police stations in recent days, sparking clashes. Marie Pace of the United States Institute of Peace discusses the implications of the violence for the important oil-producing nation.
Video
February 5, 2009
Obama inherits a stronger U.S.-Africa legacy from Bush
Todd Moss of the Center for Global Development discusses whether President Barack Obama will make major changes to U.S. policy toward Africa and what approach the new president should take.
Perspectives
February 5, 2009
Top priorities for President Obama’s Africa team
A Worldfocus contributing blogger writes that past U.S. policy towards African countries has included omission, commission or militarization, and gives advice to President Barack Obama's new Africa team.
Perspectives
January 14, 2009
Nigerians go hungry despite oil wealth
A Worldfocus contributing blogger writes about visiting a farm in Nigeria, where the majority of the population remains poor and hungry even though the country is one of the world's top oil exporters.
Blogwatch
November 13, 2008
Turning algae, wood and waste into biofuels
Along with green revolution trends like natural gas, nuclear power and ethanol fuel blends, people around the world are exploring a host of other “alternative” alternative fuels.
Blogwatch
October 6, 2008
Bloggers recount independence day festivities
Over the last week, several nations celebrated their independence. Here is a round-up of blogger accounts of the world festivities.
Video
September 26, 2008
China maps out long-term space plan
Giles Alston discusses the significance of China's recent space launch to both the country and the world.
Blogwatch / Audio
September 18, 2008
Nigerian militants threaten “oil war”
Rebel militants threatened an "oil war" in Nigeria after attacks on Shell and Chevron flow stations earlier this week.
